How to find the right cage to catch a raccoon?

Why use a raccoon trap?

The raccoon is both a predator and particularly destructive animal. For poultry farmers, it can enter chicken coops and decimate them in a single night. It is also capable of damaging installations, by attacking insulation or stocks in barns and attics. It can also attack small animals.

Furthermore, the raccoon often carries diseases and parasites that can be transmitted to humans and domestic animals.

Using a raccoon trap thus helps to limit these nuisances while allowing for quick intervention. It is essential to choose an appropriate solution to protect your installations without resorting to dangerous methods. Today, modern devices favor humane capture systems that avoid injuring the animal.

How to effectively capture a raccoon?

To capture a raccoon, it is essential to adopt a strategic approach. The placement of the trap plays a key role: prioritize passage areas, near buildings or food sources.

The bait is equally important. Odorous foods such as fruits, eggs, or certain leftovers can easily attract the animal. Once inside, the triggering mechanism safely closes the cage.

Knowing how to catch a raccoon therefore relies on three elements: a good location, suitable bait, and reliable equipment.

Cage with trap door for raccoon: which solution to choose?

The raccoon cage is today the most recommended solution. It allows trapping the animal without injuring it, thanks to a secure closing system.

Terwagne offers several suitable models:

• single-entry cages, simple and effective;
• double-entry cages, ideal for maximizing capture chances;
• models equipped with a guillotine door.

Choosing a quality raccoon cage ensures long-lasting use and safe capture.

What solution to use in Belgium to trap a raccoon in full compliance?

In Belgium, pest capture is strictly regulated by law. It is therefore essential to use compliant equipment that respects both the animal and the environment.

Relying on a specialized supplier like Terwagne guarantees reliable equipment, available quickly, and perfectly adapted to real-world conditions.

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