I hate raccoons. They could be your problem- very destructive.
We used to relocate now we (bang).
The only thing that put a dent in my voles/moles/mice and squirrels was my clowder (about 8 outside cats). They must not like the taste of them and drop on door step.
I put the dead vole on a...
Between the bugs, rolls pollies and cut worms; animals - voles moles mice rats and squirrels; and general health issues (mold, poor soil etc) it really is God’s grace when veggies from garden make it to our mouths!!
My gardenia needed some help. I threw a lil chicken liter on one side and the next day it was blooming on that side! So I threw more on it!
I’ve checked all leaves of squash - underside - for bugs and eggs. None 😃 cautiously optimistic