What is it about raccoons? On the one hand (or one little hand-like paw!) they’re incredibly fascinating. Yet, on the other, their clever and resourceful ways often get them into trouble. We also unwittingly contribute to their opportunities for mischief. In reality, there's no such thing as a raccoon infestation. But if you’ve got raccoons or even one raccoon where you don’t want one to be inside your house (attic, chimney, HVAC ducts, crawl … [Read more...]
What Food Do You Use to Trap Groundhogs?
Whether you have groundhogs (a.k.a. woodchucks) chowing down in your veggie garden or burrowing in inconvenient places around your home’s foundation, you’re probably wondering what your options are for evicting them. If you’re thinking live trapping is your best bet, you may search for “What food do you use to trap groundhogs?” Sounds reasonable, but unfortunately, trapping is only a temporary solution, so best to save yourself some time and go … [Read more...]
How to Release Your Pet from a Trap
You and your best friend Rocky are on a hike along your favorite trail just outside your hometown. Rocky is a well-trained dog who never wanders but a few feet from your side. But one day he sees a rabbit run across your path and as any many a hound dog will do, Rocky bolts after the rabbit. In seconds you hear a snapping sound like metal on metal and Rocky gives out a painful yelp. You run to him with lightning speed to find that he is caught in … [Read more...]
Have a Heart Traps
Got an unexpected animal (or several) living under your deck, or maybe in your attic or chimney? You may be thinking of looking for a live trap so that you can attempt to capture him, her or them and then relocate the animal(s) to a natural area. This may seem like a good idea, but if you want to get them out of the house space they are occupying without causing unintentional harm or making the problem worse, that’s not the best way to go. … [Read more...]
Havahart Traps and Other Live-catch Wildlife Traps
This article focuses on how to ensure live-catch traps work their best, both for resolving your situation and preventing, or at least minimizing, harm or stress for wildlife. Before attempting to trap any wild animal in or near your home, though, you need to check with your local humane society or state wildlife agency about pertinent laws for your area. Even more important—before resorting to obtaining a live-catch trap, such as one of the … [Read more...]