Richard
Raccoon problem solved
Everything about my purchase was perfect. Why I bought these? We had issues with raccoons climbing up our downspouts, thus gaining access to our roof. I attached these spikes on the left and right sides of the downspouts vertically about 8 feet off the ground. The raccoons can’t get a good grip anymore so they cannot climb. The raccoons don’t get hurt. No more need to have a professional at a cost of $900 trap and remove them. Problem solved.
Reply from The Pest Spike Company USAAug 25, 2026
Hi Richard, thank you for sharing such an inventive use of the spikes! We are delighted that fitting them vertically to your downspouts stopped the raccoons reaching the roof without harming them—and saved you from a $900 trapping and removal bill. It is wonderful to hear the problem is solved. The Team @ Pest Spike Company USA




