Racoon may be issue with compost, but angry bees suggest skunk.
Other than lead poisoning and some other illegal approaches, the most reliable is an elevated stand - unlike racoons, skunks don't climb well.
Look for scratches on front of hives, ground, fecal pellets with bee bodies. Skunks usually work hives at dawn and dusk.
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