Cat Trapping
Withholding Food Before TNR Trap Night: How Long and Why
Withholding food before TNR trap night helps make the trap bait more appealing to cautious community cats. Learn when to skip feeding, how to...
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Exclusion
Wildlife Control Truck Setup: What to Carry for Trapping Jobs
A dependable wildlife control truck setup keeps traps, exclusion materials, safety gear, cleanup supplies, and documentation tools ready...
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What Does an Ear-Tipped Cat Mean? Read the Sign Before You Trap
A flat-topped ear usually means a community cat has already been sterilized through a TNR program. Learn to...
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Stray Cat Keeps Coming to Your House: Feed, Shelter, or Trap?
A visiting cat may be lost, owned, or part of the local community cat population. Learn how to...
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Skunk Under the Shed: One-Way Door or Live Trap?
A one-way door is usually the simplest humane solution for a skunk under a shed, but some situations...
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Raccoons in the Barn: Haylofts, Feed Rooms, and Farm Trapping
Raccoons enter barns for feed, water, and dry den space. Learn how to identify their routes, secure the...
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Raccoon Stealing Bait Without Setting Off the Trap: 6 Fixes
If the bait disappears but the trap stays open, the raccoon is probably reaching the food without stepping...
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Raccoon in the Garage: How to Get It Out and Keep It Out
A raccoon in the garage will often leave if you remove the food, open a clear exit at...
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Raccoon in the Crawl Space: Signs, Entry Points, and Next Steps
Heavy nighttime thumping, damaged vents, and hanging insulation can point to a raccoon under the house. Learn how...
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Raccoon Coming Through the Cat Door: What to Do Tonight
A raccoon may enter through a cat door when it smells pet food and finds an easy flap...
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Opossum Playing Dead in a Trap: Is It Dead or Faking?
A limp, open-mouthed opossum in a live trap is very likely playing dead, not dying. Learn what to...
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Marshmallows as Raccoon Bait: Why Sweet Bait Keeps Cats Out
Marshmallows attract raccoons without the high cat interest that comes with fish or canned cat food. Learn why...
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Live Trap Sprung but Empty: What Tripped It?
A closed, empty live trap is not a mystery if you know where to look. The bait, trap...
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