Casper Resident Used Loud Music to Evict Raccoon
A local homeowner played loud music to clear a raccoon from her chimney after it breached her home's defenses.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Wildlife
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A Casper resident successfully removed a raccoon that had nested in her chimney by blasting loud music near the fireplace. The homeowner took action after the animal damaged a steel mesh barrier to gain entry.
Why it matters
Noise disturbances serve as a non-lethal method to make den sites uncomfortable for raccoons seeking shelter. These animals often target chimneys as temperatures drop because they provide safety from predators.
The raccoon had previously breached a steel mesh screen installed on the chimney, leaving behind hair in the damaged wires. The resident subsequently secured the opening by gluing a heavy paver over the chimney.
The players
Casper Resident
The homeowner at 12th and Wolcott streets who took DIY measures to remove an invasive animal from her property.
The details
After hearing the raccoon in her chimney on a Sunday night, the resident placed a speaker in the fireplace area and played high-volume music to encourage the animal to leave. Once the music was played, the resident and friends inspected the interior and damper to ensure the area was vacant.
Timeline
A neighbor spotted a raccoon on the roof in early September.
The resident heard the raccoon inside the chimney on Sunday night.
The resident used loud music to evict the animal on Monday morning.
Culture Shift
This incident reflects a broader trend of urban wildlife adaptation, where animals increasingly treat residential structures as viable winter habitats. Homeowners are increasingly turning to creative, non-lethal deterrents to manage these encounters as animal intelligence allows them to bypass basic home-protection hardware.
Residents should ensure their chimneys are equipped with robust, raccoon-proof barriers, as these animals can easily manipulate simple latches and fasteners. Homeowners who experience similar breaches may need to invest in heavy-duty securing methods to protect their property from further incursions.
The takeaway
Raccoons are highly intelligent creatures capable of destroying standard mesh screens to reach warm den sites. Homeowners can deter them using high-volume noise, but securing entry points with heavy materials is essential for permanent prevention.
Further reading
Learn more about local fauna behavior in the Casper Wildlife section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cowboy State Daily.
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