The strong scent was noticeable as soon as I stepped outside.
That first morning, both garbage cans remained untouched.
No overturned lids.
No scattered trash.
No signs of nighttime visitors.
While one successful night wasn’t enough to prove anything, it was certainly encouraging.
Day 2 and Day 3: Still Quiet
The next two mornings produced similar results.
The lids remained closed and the area around the cans looked exactly as I had left it.
Interestingly, I noticed fewer signs of animal activity around the garbage storage area in general.
Whether the scent itself was responsible or the raccoons simply found easier food sources elsewhere was impossible to know for certain.
However, the experiment was off to a promising start.
Day 4: The Scent Begins to Fade
By the fourth day, the smell was still present but noticeably weaker.
Warm daytime temperatures seemed to reduce the intensity of the vapor rub.
That night, I discovered small paw prints near one of the cans.
The lids remained closed, but it appeared that at least one curious visitor had returned to investigate.
This suggested that the effectiveness of the scent may decrease as it dissipates.
Day 5 and Day 6: Mixed Results
The following nights produced mixed outcomes.
One garbage can remained untouched.
The other showed signs of investigation, including scratches near the lid edge.
Fortunately, no trash was scattered and no bags were damaged.
The raccoons seemed interested but not fully committed to exploring further.
Day 7: The Final Outcome
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