Casper Resident Evicted Chimney Raccoon With Loud Music
Using loud music to displace wildlife can protect your chimney from damage, but follow up with secure physical barriers.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Wildlife
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A Casper homeowner successfully removed a raccoon that breached a steel mesh chimney barrier by blasting loud music in her fireplace. The resident used the noise to make the den site uncomfortable after the animal caused damage while seeking shelter.
Why it matters
Raccoons often seek out chimneys as safe, warm dens when temperatures drop, but they can easily destroy standard mesh covers with their dexterous paws. Securing these entry points with heavy-duty materials helps prevent costly interior damage and keeps wildlife out of your living space.
The raccoon breached a steel mesh barrier before the homeowner used a heavy paver to seal the chimney. This follows a previous incident where the resident lost 8 of 13 chickens to raccoon predation, leading to a $1,300 investment in a fortified coop.
The players
Casper resident
A local homeowner who successfully managed a chimney wildlife intrusion after prior experience with raccoon-related poultry losses.
The details
To evict the animal, the resident placed a speaker directly into the fireplace area and played high-volume music to disrupt the raccoon's den. Once the noise made the chimney interior uncomfortable, the homeowner and associates inspected the area to ensure the animal had departed before permanently sealing the top of the flue with a heavy paver.
Timeline
Early September: A neighbor spotted a raccoon on the roof.
Sunday night: The resident heard the raccoon inside the chimney.
Monday morning: The homeowner played music to displace the animal.
The Home Front
Property owners should prepare for an increase in wildlife denning attempts as fall temperatures trigger shifts in animal shelter habits. Preventing these intrusions often requires moving beyond basic mesh to more permanent, heavy-duty structural seals.
If you hear activity in your chimney, inspect your flue mesh for signs of hair or bent metal, which indicate a breach. Contact a licensed wildlife professional to safely relocate animals before sealing any openings to avoid trapping wildlife inside your home.
The takeaway
Using noise to encourage wildlife to move on is a common, non-invasive first step, but it must be followed by robust, professional-grade exclusion repairs to ensure they do not return. Always verify that the animal has completely vacated the space before installing a permanent seal like a heavy paver or cap.
Further reading
For more tips on securing your home against local fauna, visit our Wildlife section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cowboy State Daily.
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