When raccoons start emerging from their winter homes and start looking for food, you can be ready for them!  Trap and release them and keep them away with the new Havahart® Total Raccoon Control Bundle!

The bundle includes the New Havahart® Easy Set Collapsible Live Trap & our best seller Havahart® Critter Ridder® Repellent.

The New Havahart® Easy Set Collapsible Live Trap (1092) combines the space-saving convenience of a collapsible trap and the revolucionary, patent-pending design of our easy set traps - easy to set, easy to release. Perfect for first time trappers, one simple move and the traps are set!

Havahart® Easy Set traps are constructed of sturdy rust-resistant wire mesh with steel reinforcements for long life. The traps are galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion. Mesh openings are smaller than competing traps of comparable size to prevent stealing the bait from the outside.  Spring-loaded doors and sensitive triggers ensure quick, secure captures that targets the specific animal's size, eliminating undesired catches. This raccoon sized trap is also ideal for trapping cats, groundhogs, armadillos, and similar-sized nuisance animals.

Solid doors and handle guards protect users during transportation, while smoothed internal edges protect and prevent injuries to animals. This trap has been professionally field tested. Made in the U.S.A.

Havahart® Critter Ridder® repels raccoons as well as skunks, groundhogs (woodchucks) and squirrels.  Also very effective as both a dog repellent and a cat repellent. Havahart® Critter Ridder® animal repellent contains the scent and taste deterrent ingredients of oil of black pepper, piperine and capsaicin. These active ingredients irritate animals when they touch or taste the product. This patented and proven formula is OMRI Listed® and approved for organic gardening by the USDA. Effectively repels skunks, groundhogs, dogs, cats, squirrels and raccoons from treated areas for up to 30 days!  The competition requires more frequent application.

The Critter Ridder® animal repellent granular shaker (3142) canister is perfect for perimeter protection. Sprinkle your lawn, garden path and flower bed or spot-treat ground around other problem areas such as garbage bags, ornamental plants, trees or shrubs. It can also be used indoors – ideal for use in potted plants and non-living areas such as basements, cellars, storage areas, sheds and barns. An easy-to-use, effective and economical animal repellent.

Use both the trap and repellent to rid your yard of those pesky, mischievous raccoons!

Havahart® - the recognized brand leader in nuisance animal control.

Havahart® Large Collapsible Easy Set Raccoon Trap -Model #1092

• Dimensions: Set up: 32”L x 10”W x 12”H; Collapsed: 39”L x 10”W x 4”H
• One handed set – One handed release
• This animal trap is ideal for first time trappers
• Simply lift lever to the back of the trap – trap is set
• Lever is ideally positioned for releasing animal.  Stand behind trap to open trap door and set animal free
• One spring loaded door
• Live trap: Ideal for catching raccoon, stray cats, groundhogs, and similar-size nuisance animals
• Safe, smoothed internal edges protect and prevent injuries to animals
• Proven efficacy derived from extensive field testing
• Trigger rod is located outside of the trap so animal cannot damage it while in the trap
• Instructions and tips on baits and trap setting are included
• Collapses for space saving storage, a small amount of assembly is required
• Made in the U.S.A.

Critter Ridder® Animal Repellent, Granular Shaker - Model #3142

• 2 lb. granular shaker
• Contains oil of black pepper, piperine and capsaicin
• Animal repellent - ideal for deterring skunks, groundhogs, dogs, cats, squirrels and raccoons
• Repels by taste and odor.  Not offensive to humans.
• One application lasts up to 30 days
• OMRI® Listed and USDA Approved for Organic Gardening
• Ideal outdoors - gardens, lawns and landscaped areas; and indoors - basements, cellars, and storage
• EPA Registered

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!

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!

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.