Ideal for trapping raccoons, stray cats, groundhogs (woodchucks), opussums and armadillos.

Havahart® one door live graoundhog and raccoon traps, designed and used by professional trappers, have one spring loaded door for safe, secure catches.  Animal control officers also trust and use these live raccoon and groundhog traps -- so can you!

Havahart® one door traps are constructed of sturdy rust-resistant wire mesh with steel reinforcements for long life and galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion.  Mesh openings are smaller than competing traps of comparable size to prevent escapes and stolen bait.  Spring loaded doors and sensitive triggers ensure quick, secure captures that target the specific animal's size, eliminating undesired catches.

Solid doors and handle guards protect users during transportation, while smoothed internal edges protect and prevent injuries to animals.  These raccoon and groundhog traps are made in the U.S.A.

Humane Live Animal Traps from Havahart® - the recognized brand leader in nuisance animal control.

Critter Control

We encourage you to learn a bit about the little critters that surround you and how to control them in the most humane and caring way. Please click on the pictures below to access general facts, suggested control options and more!

Havahart® Recommends the Following
Baits

Use a small plate to place the bait at the end of the live trap.

Suggested raccoon baits

◊ Fish, fresh or canned
◊ Honey or sugar covered vegetables 
◊ Smoked fish
◊ Watermelon
◊ Sweet corn
◊ Cooked fatty meat
◊ Crisp bacon
◊ Marshmallows are a favorite!


Suggested stray cat baits

◊ Fish

◊ Meats

◊ Oil of catnip
◊ Sardines
◊ Canned tuna
◊ Chicken

Suggested groundhog baits 

◊ Fresh string beans

◊ Sweet corn 
◊ Lettuce
◊ Peas

◊ Meal worms

◊ Maggots

◊ Spoiled meat
◊ Sardines
◊ Overripe fruit
◊ Fish

Expert's Corner

Animal Trapping Tips

Live animal trapping is an effective animal control alternative that is both humane and earth-friendly.

Whether you are successful in catching a live animal depends on choosing the right bait and location among factors. Havahart® brings you expert tips for first time trapping, inside trapping, outside trapping, and feral cat trapping that will make the task simple! 

First Time Tips  |  Basic Tips  |  Indoor Tips  |  Outdoor Tips  |  Feral Cat Tips

LIVE ANIMALTRAPPING FAQs

          Q:   Why should I buy Havahart® live animal cage traps? 

A:   Havahart® live animal traps are a great purchase – They’re Safe, Easy to Use, and Effective!

       Not all live animal traps are the same.  Listed below are some features that make Havahart the
       leader in live animal trapping:

1.  Havahart® traps are constructed of durable wire mesh, galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion.  Most people have their Havahart traps for years and years.   more>>

          Q:   The bait is gone, but the trap is empty. What happened? 

A:   There are a few reasons for this occurence … and it even depends on what trap you are using...

One common possibility is that, the animal was able to lightly grab the bait without touching the trigger.  It’s important to place the bait in an area where the animal is forced to engage the trigger in order to recover the bait.    more>>

          Q:   What size trap do I use to catch my target animal?

A:   The experts at Havahart® have put together an animal trap guide which will help you to choose
        the right trap size for your specific need.