Improper use of some products may pose a threat of contaminating wells and nearby water bodies. When damage is extensive and alternative methods have proven ineffective, trapping may provide the answer to mammal-induced garden problems. Cage-style live traps are the best choice for most urban nuisance wildlife and can be found in a variety of sizes to trap different sized mammals. Baits must be appropriately selected for each species and traps placed where they will target the species responsible for the damage. Any person choosing to trap must adhere to applicable state trapping laws.
Many states prohibit the relocation of species with a high potential to transmit the rabies virus.
These include raccoons, skunks, and foxes. If you need help, contact your county extension office or state department of natural resources. These control techniques are only some of the methods which may be useful in gardens. Other methods, including planting flowers with some degree of natural defense, such as the toxic chemicals found in daffodils and snapdragons, can also be considered. Remember , a combination of different control measures used concurrently is often better than using just one.