DIY Never Fail Raccoon Bait Easy and Cheap to Make

[@rmfst7178]

Wow!!!!! I have put everything in the trap trying to catch the pregnant coon living under the bathtub. I caught the male with peanut butter. I was ready to cut the wall out tomorrow. I made the cherry marshmallow Recipe and no joke within 15 minutes she was trapped. It’s almost like she smelled it and ran straight to it. Thank you!! 💯🙏

[@bobbywinningham3631]

I tried different baits ( sardines, honey and peanut butter, tuna) and none of them worked after several days of trying. I made up this bait and placed it out last night in the trap and had a big raccoon trapped this morning. It really does work.

[@lesmayo6510]

I got three each night for three nights in a row

[@localenterprisebroadcastin5971]

Twinkies …seriously works every time

[@feathercatcher7682]

3 with tuna this week

[@darylglover7037]

I also use dog proof traps that way I'm not getting unintended animals the smoked baby oysters slid inside the traps then with the oil on my hand I rub it on grass about a foot off the ground I've been on a run of new sets and have caught as many as 15 coon in a night

[@brandonc.traylor4374]

I have tried jumbo marshmallows , out of date honey buns or anything sweet

[@dang9896]

Easily the best bait ever, thanks so much for sharing. Had one stubborn one that would not eat the bait, no matter what. Put this out and had it took it over night. Amazing!!! It worked when nothing else did.

[@dang9896]

I tried sardines, cat food cans, dog food and bacon grease, honey buns, candy bars, cotton balls and vanilla (works for rats), peanut butter... literally everything.

[@craigwilliams2604]

OK, I have 6-12 35+ pound raccoons in my yard. I use an XL live trap (36"x15"x14") and have many neighborhood cats, skunks, and Opossums. I set up a camera and baited with marshmallows. I watched four big boys sit in the trap, reach over the trigger, and eat my bait. I then put bait under the trigger, and they reached in, pulled up on the trigger, and took the bait without triggering the trap. Finally, I used this bait in a small jar and added some to the bottom of the trap behind the trigger along with marshmallows. The big boys (38+ pounds) ate all the bait with no trigger but came back in the trap to clean this bait off the trap bottom and I got them!

[@mastershredder2002]

I make this whenever my mother in law comes over

[@kevinchernosky2209]

Thanks!

[@mchgnmike]

Thanks for this information. I have been trying to trap some destructive raccoons but not having any success with the sardines that have always worked previously. When you reported to use sweet baits in the summer made total sense. The Dollar General didn't have any Cool Aid so I used Jello instead to your recipe and I caught one of the raccoons this morning. Thank so much for the help.

[@justaskmom]

Dry cat food is ALL you need. I've trapped countless raccoons with it. My record is a mom and her two kids all in one trap.

[@NBWildman]

if you watch this video, it is a bait for when the normal stuff won't work, i have caught lots with all sorts of bait...but if i get a difficult or trap shy bunch, this is my go to :)

[@NBWildman]

that's great !!

[@justaskmom]

@@NBWildman I DID watch the video. I used to live by a creek in a small town and trapped and released over 10 raccoons there. Since then I moved to an island and see 6+ raccoons on my night security camera. Raccoons were introduced to Europe by hunters who sought to kill them for sport. But they weren't successful enough because now Europe is full of raccoons. They totally destroyed an old vacant trailer home on my property. How? I was keeping cats and cat food in the trailer accessible only through a very small cat door. I managed to fool them for 3 years but they caught on and it was all over. My one surviving geriatric cat now lives exclusively inside my home. Watch the hour long documentary made in Canada. Very informative. It is based on world wide research and destroys some myths about raccoons. They are destroying Japan after a children's cartoon there endeared them and caused someone to illegally import one. Raccoons will easily kill and eat a cat. There is a report of this happening in Tacoma, WA. I've learned my lesson: either get a dog or keep your cats & cat food indoors.

[@ilgesmccool]

I made this a year ago and put it in my fridge and the raccoons still love it. lol Great recipe!! I have 4 cats and none of them touch this stuff.

[@NBWildman]

thanks for the info. and thansk for watching

[@johnluliak]

I used your recipe and five different nights got one each time I set the trap with it. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@debtaylor5156]

how did you dispose of them?

[@tarap5618]

WORKS AMAZINGLY WELL!!!

[@lesmayo6510]

I wanted to thank you very much for the bait idea. Worked first night after trying everything else including lobster shells, sardines and prime rib bones. Awesome advice. My chickens are safe !

[@danno5805]

Raccoon got 10 of my birds 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@mattsalari3300]

Works awesome! 8 racoons and counting this month!

[@garrywills9222]

When all else fails,go to the convenience store and buy a honeybun, it'll get em every time! Blew my mind because it actually works!

[@edwardboyer7102]

My neighbor told me the exact same thing an major brand honey 🍯 bunn with ah bit if skittles

[@cyin2000]

Thank you !!! Your bait helped me catch trouble makers that that might have destroyed my two young cherry trees. I had tried simple cherries around and in the trap and theyu didn't work. Using your bait, I caught a possum on the first week, a skunk on the second week and a racoon on the third week !

[@samthompson1270]

Looks awesome. Gonna have to give that a try. Thanks for sharing.

[@NBWildman]

Hope you enjoy

[@meltongodettejr3706]

The bait worked on the first night!! Put it out around 6pm and had one captured by 10pm thanks for the advice

[@FloydofOz]

4:36 the moment when he smells the freshly opened kool aid packet, I felt seen.

[@FloydofOz]

Update: 3 raccoons in 3 days using this bait with dog food and 4 cuffs. I used grape flavored since it was at the store. Everybody loves kool aid.

[@jliketheletter637]

I use maraschino cherries with a hanging marshmallow and If they are really tuff a cd hanging at the very back of the box. Works well up here in Manitoba Canada. Cool to see other set ups keep the fun content coming

[@mastershredder2002]

Can't wait to make this for my mother in law

[@NBWildman]

I'm sure she will love it...put it on toast

[@judithdandavis2206]

great looking bait , the bucket sets seem to work better than the cage traps . i bet that would work great in pipe sets along the creek .

[@NBWildman]

Great idea !! only issue is it's not overly waterproof, but i still think your right

[@dwaynezimmerman8590]

What r bucket traps?

[@judithdandavis2206]

@@dwaynezimmerman8590 hello , we call it a bucket set or trap when you stick a 220 in the opening of a bucket with bait in it . kind of like a martin box but bigger . they work great for raccoon and otter .

[@dwaynezimmerman8590]

@@judithdandavis2206 Thanks for the comeback. I have no idea what a 220 is. I have 1 live trap. We have 1-2 racoons going across out deck now & then but it seems to ignore my bait of marshmallow, apples & hard boiled eggs. But I like your recipe and am anxious to try it. What do u suggest for rabbits that attack our garden and eat through our water lines and produce.

[@judithdandavis2206]

@@dwaynezimmerman8590kzbin.info/www/bejne/mISYimWXpbOaisU . we found a paste bait for rabbits at tractor supply we used with carrots and apples that worked here .

[@susieship193]

I like to make them some Beef Wellington. Takes me half the day to cook, but they love it. 😂

[@joeatnara7518]

Watching and listening to your video. This sounds so sweet. My ears have diabetes now.

[@bettyjones1974]

Tyfs I am absolutely going to try this I can hear them in my back yard in town!!of all places lol

[@NBWildman]

Have fun!

[@Mlspky]

I’m in the suburbs and have four raccoons hanging round my sunporch doors every night.

[@chrisneuman550]

SWEET ANISE OIL is the secret ingredient to most commercial raccoon bait

[@phyllisbonnett7013]

Can’t wait to try this! New subscriber! Look forward to learning more from you!!

[@NBWildman]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@backtobasicstipswithtomrib19]

been using cherry flavored bait for several years. Great how to video...Pay attention folks.

[@thomashoward9806]

I used live traps with smoked oysters. Peel the can back an inch. In less than two wks. I caught 11 coons in a small town next to the woods. Also a few possums in MO.

[@Skyman95682]

If you think I’m gonna waste good oysters on a very destructive rodent you are drunk!!!!

[@corkat30]

Haha parked behind you and saw your ad. New subscriber 👍

[@NBWildman]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@demetriusharris7030]

Great Bait!! Trapped It With Your Bait On The First Try With Your Bait. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@thelouiebrand]

Take a can of tuna, pop some holes in it then set it under the cage on the end with the trap (step) release. They walk inside to get it but it's underneath it. Works like a charm, takes barely any work and is less than $1.

[@corneliusthecrowtamer1937]

okay, but I'm trying to catch coons, not feral cats (not this time anyway)

[@josephsimpson4295]

That is the technique I always used.

[@ronwatson4902]

A honey bun is hard to beat too. Thanks

[@toddgajda5626]

Attempted to trap a raccoon living in my attic for 4 weeks. Tried chicken, hot dogs, marshmallows - nothing worked. Mixed up a batch of this bait one night and the raccoon was in the trap the next morning. They should call this stuff raccoon crack.

[@thatdudeinblack8707]

Nice lol

[@corneliusthecrowtamer1937]

They are too dang smart. Popped two at my pile of marshmallows a couple weeks ago, but now they won't go near marshmallows. Seriously, who told them not to go near marshmallows?? But I guess they just can't resist some sweet cherry & vanilla marshmallows.

[@8356-4]

How did the raccoons get up there? Do they go in the attic when it's 90 out? Seems very hot?

[@jodydiaz2908]

This was the worst week ever for me. Three raccoons have been coming every night killing two or three of my chickens each night. Wake up to dead body parts everywhere. I have traps out and they just walk right pass them until I found this video. Caught my first raccoon within the first 2 hours of the cherry vanilla kool aid marshmallow treat. This stuff really is like raccoon crack!!!!

[@everettewelch337]

Do you have a video on how to make the live trap with the 5 gallon bucket?

[@ericm4208]

I used it last night. First try. Caught my naughty racoon

[@NBWildman]

great, glad it worked for you

[@Mlspky]

What did you use as bait? How are you going to release it or where?

[@magallanthepenguin9132]

....i know some might not like my comment here...that raccoon hissing sound reminds me of my dad's tenant being evicted ._.

[@corneliusthecrowtamer1937]

Please tell me what the baking soda is for kind sir

[@phyllistolson8295]

Great video great idea keep up the good work 🏠👍👍

[@NBWildman]

Thanks, will do!

[@rheabotner4649]

I think my raccoons are either stupid or very hungry.😂 I’ve caught them with every kind of bait imaginable! I’ve used marshmallows, honeybuns, canned cat food, sardines, cantaloupe, and bananas. I’ve caught raccoons, groundhogs, opossums, skunks, cats and one time even a red fox! Be sure to check your traps every day, so the animal doesn’t die from exposure to the elements, or lack of water.

[@scottwilcox6741]

That's great I'll have to try it

[@johnstorton]

THANKS! Me & the kids love it! 😁

[@Gotee-man]

I enjoyed watching your videos NBWildman; I'm on the other side of Canada, BC. I had a picky coon who was not going for chicken, sardines, pistachios and cat food. I kept your secret mix in mind for backup, but didn't use it right away because it seemed like a lot of work. I finally tried the winning combo of an egg, cashews and corn, which did the trick. I think a neighbor was feeding it, so it wasn't very interested in the meats I was trying at first.

[@olehemlock]

That looks like it would make a great bear bait also.

[@NBWildman]

yes indeed !

[@dwaynezimmerman8590]

Would this work to catch rabbits to save our garden?

[@craigwilliams2604]

They love it. One raccoon was standing by the trap and I scared him up a tree, added this bait, and walked away within 10 minutes I had him. He was a BIG BOAR and not afraid of people. I think I changed his mind

[@jimyost2585]

Some people will think up anything to make a KZbin video about. I've been trapping coons for a lot of years with a live trap and the best bait I've found is Cocoa Puffs. I recently changed to Honey O's because the price of Cocoa Puffs has gotten so high lately. The Honey O's work just as well.

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

You trap so many raccoons that the cost of bait is affecting your life? Im genuinely curious why?

[@jimyost2585]

@@Burritosarebetterthantacos ~ You seem to be a bit confused. Or it could be that I worded it wrong. See if you can understand this: The reason I switched from Cocoa Puffs to Honey O's is because the Honey O's work every bit as good as the Cocoa Puffs but cost only half as much. I don't let such issues affect my life. But you sound like you're easily upset about things that don't really matter very much. Am I right?

[@Tamia4280]

Water, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, marshmallows, lg pkg instant generic cherry Kool aid (use concentrated).

[@scurvyjoe6571]

Thank you for doing this

[@cherylkygirl7181]

Vanilla extract is super expensive

[@michaelenglish8004]

Thanks for sharing !

[@NBWildman]

My pleasure!

[@haynesbeagles]

Thanks for sharing will have to try this out.

[@NBWildman]

You bet!

[@johnnyroyblues]

Thanks, I'm trying it tonight. I only need to trap one raccoon so I sort of winged it on reducing ingredients. Mine had a very strong cherry aroma but when I tasted it, it was rather bitter, more flourey than sweet. Is it supposed to taste pretty sweet? 😊

[@markpearl9675]

Thanks!!! Gotta try this..

[@derfzus1040]

A couple of years ago, I trapped 2 raccoons two weeks apart in my walk-in attic (air handler up there), using large corn chips as bait in a have-a-heart trap. I've since had a pest control service place heavy wire grates under the roof vents and had no more issues. To address the question below about what you do with them after trapping, I took them to my local animal control services office/shelter where they accept and release them far away from residential areas.

[@NSTRAPPERHUNTER]

Great stuff my friend and thanks for sharing. Later and all the best.

[@NBWildman]

Thanks, you too!

[@dstevenpaisley]

I use cool aid on my pop corn bear bait .they love it

[@NBWildman]

cool aid is a multipurpose tool in my world

[@BigBeavrSlayer]

Always giving out good information, thanks man!

[@BestoftheBeast33]

Over the years I've noticed different baits work in different areas. In the city, or in a neighborhood, cat food works fine. But on a trap line along the river, or somewhere they don't see many humans and they're still timid,, something like this works much better.

[@NBWildman]

totally agree...also i find that animals become used to certain baits and it never hurts to switch it up a bit

[@debtaylor5156]

Great video. HOW do you dispose of them? Won'T THEY RETTURN?

[@gregwaskom552]

An even better and easier bait. Hostess cherry or apple pies. Only Hostess. Never fails.

[@NBWildman]

I'll have to try that out

[@hereandthere9023]

I learned a few decades ago that raccoons will eat almost anything. I also learned that the wife does not appreciate it when we put some of our concoctions into the refrigerator. 🙂

[@Mlspky]

I’m 83 yr old granny on a walker. I’m not able to work with a trap. I read you can put several Tylenol in a whipped up raw egg and set outside the door. They will come eat it and go off and die. Sounds terrible but these four raccoons are driving me crazy!

[@aliasfred]

@@Mlspky Also sit on the porch at night with a "Cheap" night scope on your cheap powerful air pew pew, and "dirt nap 'em"

[@GeorgiaTrappingandFishing]

Great mix brother! Fantastic job out there! 🙂👏👏👏👍

[@NBWildman]

Thanks ✌️

[@ronskancke1489]

Yellow marlin fly bait and coca cola in a pan. They only go about ten steps and die.

[@Beeefy100]

How much do you add?

[@mark-wn5ek]

It’s called Golden Malrin…not yellow marlin!

[@kevincosma7945]

Once you catch a raccoon in the trap, any suggestions on how to let it out without getting hurt? Will they try to attack you if you open the end to let them out?

[@NBWildman]

i just roll the trap over and the door falls open, they allways bolt away from you. i have never had one turn on me yet....but that's me

[@kevincosma7945]

@@NBWildman that's a good idea to turn the trap over. Thanks

[@MrDubWatch]

Cover the trap with a blanket or towel before you move it, when you gonna release they will only see the opening and bolt out straight! Make sure to point it in the direction you want them to run!

[@AlwaysMagnificent]

I always kill them😘

[@lucky43113]

why release it put it down

[@darylglover7037]

I've trapped for years and I always used smoked baby oysters it works well and the smell will carry far in the wind . Good luck

[@banjohappy]

if you can afford it.

[@darylglover7037]

@banjohappy that true but I used the smoked baby oysters there is approximately 36 of the little guys it's cost affected.

[@danieldoles8343]

I wonder if substituting anise for the vanilla would work?

[@ENOCH9MM-vl2bm]

Can you use imitation vanilla? I’m not wasting my precious imported vanilla on a nasty varmint.

[@thomassasalar3869]

Another Question Kool Aid with sugat or without ? ? Thanks Tom

[@NBWildman]

I use with sugar. But should work either way

[@thomassasalar3869]

@@NBWildman Thank you for fast awnser Tom

[@cha-ka8671]

Well, I’ve got 4 raccoons and they aren’t even checking out the bait. I gave my neighbor a bunch of it too. He hasn’t had one yet either. We’ve been trying for a month now. But, they love our corn Guess Maine Coons don’t like cherry kool-aid 😂

[@rogertate2781]

I just give them what they come for cat food

[@FawxyMidori]

Will this attract cats? We have a bunch of stray cats in the neighborhood so it’s impossible to use other baits like fish or cat treats.

[@joenow9599]

Stay with sweet baits if you have cats

[@drelorenz1965]

Put tuna on my first trap yesterday and got a female this morning. Gonna try to catch her husband tonight.

[@northalabamaadcworkshop]

What kinda bucket trap is that?

[@ShawnMccrea-v1m]

Would grenadine work for cherry syrup?

[@banjohappy]

Probably, but more expensive?

[@wmay1958]

Will that bait work for a fox?

[@NBWildman]

not that I know of, fox bait should be more meat based

[@dwaynezimmerman8590]

I made a batch of your recipe but can't get it to stick to the 2x3" plate. I let it dry out a bit to get thicker but it still wouldn't stick. I also tried the lard bait but it too wont stick. And the little black ants swarm all over the bait. Does that deter the raccoon? Also, I screwed the bucket to the door a can see where that could be handful to the raccoon so will change that. Any suggestions on how to catch the two raccoons?

[@NBWildman]

the bait can just go in behind the flat pan, doesn't have to be on it, the coon will move the pan to get a better access to the bait and then he's toast

[@ghostriderwashere]

always good to hear new recipes. i have outstanding luck with fish oil soaked into cheap dog food. can put glycerine in it so it doesnt freeze in winter. coons cannot resist good quality fish oil

[@maryannscott8846]

Where is the special bait placed at in the trap?

[@fortitudinefarm]

I have a raccoon that’s been eating my chickens. Only problem is that it doesn’t come around on a schedule lol. It avoids the traps and will eat up the scant lure droppings outside the trap, but won’t go in. Any suggestions? The cherry mixture has sat untouched for couple days

[@rheabotner4649]

I made a trail of marshmallows going into the trap. Not too many on the trail. You don’t want to fill him up before he gets to the trap. 😂

[@moniquej4778]

Did u ever have any luck? Currently dealing with one after my chickens 😡

[@victorduarte6324]

Same we are so saddened because we had ours for almost 3 years. @@moniquej4778

[@brians2733]

Chunky peanut butter on crackers. Cheap and easy.

[@mikesimmons7539]

I wonder if that will work on skunks ?

[@NBWildman]

haven't got any skunks on it yet, but i can't see why it wouldn't work

[@PloughmansBackyard]

Awesome! Thanks so much for this video 😊

[@peterdebrie]

Trying to find a raccoon rescue center and drop off some McDonalds happy meals.😂

[@timothygrant5654]

I used to do a little coon hunting back in the day and we would use grap koolaid powder mixed in chunk dog food in a five gallon bucket damn coons loved it and I’ve used it in corn just what worked for me but yep that mixture you make will work good

[@NBWildman]

thanks, and thanks for watching

[@akbananachucker2441]

@@NBWildman dude what does the backing soda do? You skipped that step!

[@countryboy3218]

Beanie weenies work great

[@adolph7373]

As Kool Aid is no longer sold in large bags, pls tell me how much was in the bag?

[@jim5891]

Live traps are for catch and release eslewhere or catch and shoot

[@aliasfred]

BINGO! on 2nd. solution.

[@jerryfoote7855]

I am curious as to whether or not this bait and the dog proof bait can be used in freezing weather. Where I live the bait will surely freeze.

[@NBWildman]

Not this. But the dog proof can for sure.

[@jjjohn5914]

Hi...Thanks for the video...Would you know what is very effective bait for crows?

[@Pashasmom1]

What about a raccoon that will not enter the trap? I've seen it reaching in through the cage and stealing my bait. Every bit. It's quite wily. I do not have areas that are covered with leaves or low bushes to hide the trap. I did catch 2, but this last one is driving me and my indoor only cats crazy.

[@NBWildman]

Check out last weeks video called raccoon trapping pro tip. They won’t steal your bait if you do this

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Wrap your cage in tighter woven mesh

[@JerseyBoyPR]

Tuna Fish Mixed with a spoon of peanut butter works great

[@loneranger8293]

Great video sir! I do 4-month contract work starting next week and run over 300 DP's, body grip and cage traps for racoons and skunks mainly. I use combination of dry cat or dog food, corn and mixed with Anise oil. Key is to prevent mold as traps sit out for awhile before being rebaited. All DP's have covers and I use 4 oz white plastic ointment jars for connis and cages to keep rain out. Curious, if you have another dry bait recipe as is nice to switch up bait as racoons/skunks? I also use fish or sweet type spray as a "lure" beside trap. Thanks.

[@joenow9599]

I would add the marshmallows on top as a sight attractant, its like painting your dog proofs white for the same reason. You could also put the mix in a white Styrofoam cup for the sight attractant.

[@tiberiuswade8789]

Use corn storch instead flour to thicken

[@A.K.A._____John__]

I always used canned tuna in northern Ohio.

[@bobsams737]

What bait will work for a grounhog?

[@donaldhoover8095]

Sounds crazy but every time I use left over pizza to try to catch coons I end up catching groundhogs instead. You want to put it under the trap not in it.

[@ENOCH9MM-vl2bm]

Cantaloupe is a favorite but it’s really hard to get a groundhog in a trap. Plus they can easily chew their way out in minutes. Conabear traps are best. Put them where they enter and exit. They are usually hibernating by late October in the northeast.

[@lonniechartrand]

Will this work in DPs or is it to runny and will make the trigger too sticky to fire.

[@NBWildman]

correct, i wouldn't use this in a DP

[@PoloDown]

A man soak chicken gizzards in cherry Kool aid caught some big cat fish

[@NBWildman]

good tip

[@lzydogrnch9230]

I made this last year and caught a few, however they all died-I think it is the baking soda? We planned to dispatch them anyway, but.......also found a ringtail that escaped the trap.

[@hereandthere9023]

Baking soda will kill rodents. I've never heard of it affecting raccoons.

[@aliasfred]

@@hereandthere9023 Raccoons ARE rodents in my book.

[@hereandthere9023]

@@aliasfred Lol! You should have heard what one of our neighbors used to call them after they got into his chicken coop.

[@aliasfred]

@@hereandthere9023 I can imagine.......lol

[@wensmith6752]

Thank you!

[@NBWildman]

You're welcome!

[@JOELCONLEY]

Nice! How long does it hold up?

[@NBWildman]

Depends, i keep mine sealed in old peanut butter jars, keeps for a long time

[@nickhughes3543]

Little Debbie Swiss roll and birthday cake snack cakes works great too.

[@NBWildman]

Good to know!

[@JohnTrucker-d9s]

and you catch squirrels too. Once you catch a squirrel that trap is closed for racoons.

[@ericpaulband]

I’m going to try your bait here. I have a raccoon who’s been hanging out in my second floor around the soffits because I’m missing some of them and they have not created any damage and I’m always checking for that inside my attic, but I have to put the traps on my roof because that’s where I see them and the last time I put a trap on the ground I caught a skunk and that’s not what I want so have you ever put traps on a roof before?

[@charlesezelljr1420]

What is the Baking soda for?

[@NBWildman]

replaces the natural sodium carbonate or soda ash found in the wild