May. When the babies are about 8 weeks of age, they leave the nest and follow the mother to a new location. If possible, delay using eviction methods and allow the animals to move on their own.
Raccoons are nocturnal.
When using eviction techniques, do not expect the animal to move on until well after dark. Raccoons are attracted to bird seed, pet food, and garbage. To deter raccoons from coming onto your property, be sure to eliminate these food sources by removing the bird feeder, feeding your pets inside, and tightly covering trash containers. If you have a raccoon in your chimney, place a bowl of ammonia in the fireplace. Also, place a radio tuned to a loud talk show in the fireplace.