Raccoons are cute and curious animals, but they can also be a nuisance and a threat to your yard, garden, and home. They can dig up your lawn, eat your plants and fruits, raid your trash cans, and even damage your roof or attic. Raccoons can also carry diseases, such as rabies, leptospirosis, and roundworm, that can infect humans and pets. Therefore, it is important to deter raccoons from your yard and keep them away.