Newport News Raccoon Removal

Call us any time for raccoon removal and wildlife removal in the Newport News area. I have spoken with the field technician in Newport News and he fully understands Virginia raccoons and their behavior, and the proper methods for humane removal. For me to recommend him, he has agreed to abide by rules of humane wildlife removal, all Newport County and Virginia wildlife laws, and have a thorough understanding of wildlife biology and the concerns associated with critter removal, such as the welfare of the animals, the presence of baby raccoons in the attic, and the need to perform complete wildlife removal services with permanent results, utilizing techniques such as home inspections, preventative repairs, and animal waste cleanup.

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Here is some additional information about our Newport News wildlife removal and raccoon control services. We service southeast Virginia, including the Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Newport News, and Hamton areas.

Newport News Virginia Raccoon Control Situation: What are some humane ways to kill a raccoon in a cage?

You might want to know how to kill a raccoon once they are trapped inside a cage. If your state laws allow you to kill one, the most humane way to take them down is to shoot them.

Ways to kill a Raccoon. There are a lot of ways how to kill a raccoon. These include drowning, poison, a carbon dioxide chamber, a body-grip trap, and starving them. These work but not all of them are not the most humane way of taking down a raccoon.

Raccoons inside Cages

Shooting a raccoon is the easiest and convenient way of taking them down. However, if you are not a good shooter, don't attempt it. You will just let the animal suffer if you were not able to hit them properly. Shoot at point blank or close range whenever possible. Make sure that your gun is also registered and you are allowed to kill animals to avoid any legal issues.

Grip traps can kill a raccoon is seconds. They won't need to suffer and these traps are easily accessible in many stores. The extreme pressure can snap the neck of raccoons and other wildlife animals. Make sure that you don't leave these traps everywhere. Your pets or small children can get caught in it and this will lead to bigger problems. You just need to install a few traps in the paths of raccoons to restrict their movement.

Avoid drowning raccoons as much as possible. Some cages are thrown in a lake or in a river in order to kill the animal. It will take a lot of struggle, and a lot of minutes before the raccoons die. This is considered cruel and inhumane by many wildlife activists. Also, avoid buying traps with small tanks designed underneath a cage. This a slow death for the raccoons and you don't want to see them struggling and fighting for their lives. A more humane method is to fill the tank with carbon dioxide. This will have a swift effect on them and they can die within seconds.

Many people use poison as a great alternative. They will just leave poisoned bait and they won't have to deal with raccoons. When you use poison, you might have a lot of problems later on. A raccoon will suffer and it might take a few hours or even days before the poison takes effect. If the raccoon slowly dies inside a cage, the smell would be terrible. Your dog or cat might find the poison and eat it accidentally.

Swords, knives and other sharp objects can also kill raccoons. If you are an expert you can kill them in a matter of seconds. However, some people don't prefer this since raccoons can struggle and can bite them if they were not able to kill the raccoon immediately.

You can always contact a professional if you want to get rid of raccoons. They can help you without you doing anything. They can also block entrances used by raccoons to access your house.

If you wish to learn more, click on the How to Get Rid of Raccoons in the Attic home page. For wildlife control, animal trapping services, and raccoon control in Newport County, Virginia, call us at 757-690-7627, and ask to talk about raccoons in the attic in Newport News, VA.