It is normal for raccoon mothers to leave their young in order to hunt. It is also normal for kits to whine and cry like puppies. Unless you can observe the area for many hours, it is difficult to determine whether the mother is truly missing or just temporarily away. If the young cry continuously, with no quiet periods during which the mother may be feeding them, call Project Wildlife or another local wildlife agency to get further information on evaluating the situation. Raccoons are good climbers and relish fruit, but they may break branches and compete with the growers enjoyment of his or her crop.
Raccoons also like to help themselves to grapes and corn just before they are ready for picking.
Keep the yard free of fallen fruit. Raccoons are attracted to water because they associate it with fish and other prey in the wild. Cover hot tubs and pools at night when animals are active. Roll out the mesh, leaving it lightly secured under water. Raccoons cant reach over the wire and tend not to stand on it because it is unstable.