How to Keep Cats Away From a Raccoon Trap

If your yard, garden or trash cans are being ravaged by raccoons, you might choose to set up a raccoon trap so these invasive critters can be captured and then transported elsewhere. However, if you have cats around, you don't want them venturing into the trap. A live trap wouldn't harm any cats that became caught in it, just like it wouldn't hurt a raccoon, but the cats would be very upset with you. And traps can't capture raccoons while cats are in them. With the proper location, bait and some chemicals, you can keep cats away from a raccoon trap.

Instructions

- 1
  Select a location for the trap. Try to put in a place where cats don't usually go. Raccoons tend to be more brazen than cats, and they don't fear things such as water or dogs the way that cats do.
- 2
  Bait the trap. Choose a bait that will attract raccoons but not cats. An ear of corn is a great choice, as raccoons love corn, while cats won't be enticed. Raccoons also are fond of marshmallows, which cats typically aren't interested in.
- 3
  Put out a deterrent to keep away cats but not raccoons. You can purchase cat repellent powder and spread it around the radius of the trap. Mothballs also deter cats, as does anything with the scent of citrus.
- 4
  Set the trap at night. This is when raccoons are active. Keep your cats locked inside while the trap is set.

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