I can attest to the "coon latrine". We found a ginormous pile along the side of the house this spring. I don't have need to go looking along the house foundation for anything. Gag! It was a big scoop shovel full. I dumped some undiluted bleach on the area and it seemed to deter them...............so far. I'm not under the delusion that it is a long-term deterrent. *sigh*.............I HATE raccoons...............filthy, disgusting creatures.