I think it's raccoon poop. I'd guess that putting something there - branches, a couple of buckets - will make them move elsewhere to do their business.

It might be worth checking with your local extension service or health department to see if you have raccoon roundworms in your area. They can be nasty. :x

Thanks for the info. We will definitely not be touching the pile o' poo and will call a professional to remove it. I read online yesterday that coffee grounds might be a deterrant so dumped a bunch there. I'll check later today to see if it worked. After the poo is removed we'll put branches there to see if will permanently deter the critter. Thanks again!

thats what shovels are for .. dont know why you need to hire out the job ...

dig a hole elsewhere .. shovel this in.. refill hole ...

ken

I hear ya...just don't want to get parasites.