What is a Raccoon Trap?
Raccoons are known for becoming nuisances in residential neighborhoods. They get into trash cans, eat your pet’s food, and burrow into attics and other areas of the house. They are known to destroy shingles and roof eaves and soffits to gain entrance into the house. Raccoons also carry diseases that can be transmitted to people, pets and livestock. A raccoon trap is the most effective form of pest control for this type of rodent. In many areas of the United States, it is legal to use a raccoon trap to capture and release the animal far away from the city. Some areas, though, may require that you kill the animal in a humane manner. You can find out information specific to your area by checking with your state and local ordinances. A cage trap is the most popular raccoon trap to use because it captures the animal in a humane manner so it can be released back into the wild. These types of traps have a spring-loaded front door that slams shut when the sensor is triggered. They also have tr
