Feral cats are a growing issue in the United States. Conservationists argue that feral cats contribute greatly to the poulation reduction of songbirds and other endangered birds, with estimates that bird loss is at 100 million a year due to predation.
The Feral Cat Coalition estimates that there are over 60 million stray cats in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates there are an additional 5 million domestic cats abandoned annually.
Do you have a live cat trap and need to know what the best cat bait options are?
Havahart® recommends the following baits to attract cats:
Use a small plate to place the bait at the end of the live cat trap.
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Fish
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Meats
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Oil of catnip
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Sardines
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Canned Tuna
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Chicken
Watch Billy Bretherton from "The Exterminator" a Wednesday evening show on A&E as he explains Havhart traps and how to bait them.
Don't let the show's name fool you; Billy is a big fan of Havahart® and live trapping.
Havahart® offers a variety of humane feral cat control solutions such as cat repellents andferal cat trapsto help you with your feral cat control needs.
Ideal for catching, transporting and short term caring of a stray or feral cat, this convenient kit includes a collapsible trap, cage divider, cover, door hook, and complete instructions.