Wildlife Removal - Set raccoon traps in Windsor, New Jersey
Setting traps in the right location makes all the difference. All too often, those who are inexperienced in animal trapping set the traps for their convenience rather than the convenience of the animal - and the most enticing bait in the world will never overcome a poor trapping location. Homeowners mistakenly believe that once a trap is set, the nuisance wildlife will be drawn to it like a magnet.
This particular house had a steep roof pitch, and it was questionable as to what trapping set-ups would be safe and actually work. A trap must be properly stabilized and secured. A wobbly trap is an empty trap because it can easily misfire, and the last thing I want is for a trap set on a roof to become a fall hazard. Given the situation, I opted for a positive set over the static vent. A positive set is where the trap is placed in such a manner that the animal is forced into the trap. By sealing the second static vent, the raccoon was limited to only point of entry/exit - the vent with trap. Sure enough, by the next morning the raccoon was stylin' in his new room! I can't say if the critter was happy to be there, but it was best for him and the homeowner.