We dispatch exterminators to those troubled by raccoons and masked palm civets

Overview of Raccoon and Masked Palm Civet Capture and Extermination (New Project for FY2026)

The city installs traps in places such as your home garden to capture and exterminate raccoons and masked palm civets in order to prevent damage to ecosystems and living environments.
The installation and collection of traps will be carried out by contractors commissioned by the city.

• Due to budget constraints, there is a limit to the number of cases the city can handle.
• If requests become concentrated, you may be asked to wait.

Application Conditions

• Permission from the owner of the trap installation site is required.
• The location must be such that there is no risk of injury caused by third parties accidentally touching the trap.
• The location for setting the trap must be an outdoor flat area.
• Manage the trap in good condition and do not use it for purposes other than intended.
• Check the trap daily and promptly contact us if an animal is captured.
• The requester is responsible for preparing the bait used for capture and bearing the costs.
• In addition, comply with the provisions set forth in the "Inagi City Raccoon and Masked Palm Civet Control Project Implementation Guidelines" and follow the instructions of the commissioned Business Operators.
• Only one trap can be installed per fiscal year at the same address (same premises).
• Land without houses (vacant lots) and farmland are excluded.
• Properties from which the owner (or manager) earns income as a business are excluded

Flow of setting up and collecting traps

1. Request to the city for raccoon and masked palm civet capture and extermination (submission of raccoon and masked palm civet control request form)
2. The city requests Business Operators to set up traps
3. The contractor will contact the requester directly, so please coordinate the schedule.
4. The contractor will install the trap.
5. If an animal is captured, please contact the contractor directly even if two weeks have not passed.
6. After scheduling, the contractor will come to collect the trap.

• Please take care of checking the traps, preparing and replacing the bait, etc., as the requester.
• The trap installation period is basically two weeks. Even if no animals are captured, please be sure to contact us after two weeks have passed.
• When installing traps in common areas of apartment complexes, please post notices to prohibit entry or to warn against touching the traps, and display emergency contact information.

Application Method

1. Application via electronic application form

• Electronic application form (external link)

2. Submit in person or by mail to the Living Environment Division counter (please submit the Raccoon Dog and Masked Palm Civet Control Request and Instruction Form)

• Raccoon Dog and Masked Palm Civet Control Request and Instruction Form (PDF 82.1KB)
• Raccoon and Masked Palm Civet Control Request and Instruction Form (Sample Filled) (PDF 88.8KB)
• Implementation Guidelines for Raccoon and Masked Palm Civet Control Project in Inagi City (PDF 113.5KB)

Characteristics of Raccoons and Masked Palm Civets

Raccoon

• Body length approximately 40 to 65 centimeters, weight about 3.5 to 11.0 kilograms
• Omnivorous, they prefer a wide variety of foods such as fruits, insects, small animals, fish, crops, and pet food.

Masked Palm Civet

• Body length about 40 to 60 centimeters, weight about 2 to 5.5 kilograms
• Omnivorous, they prefer a wide variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, insects, small animals, and fish. They especially like fruits.

If they have settled in your home's attic

The city does not carry out the installation of traps or eviction work inside homes or attics. If you wish, please consult a private contractor.

Public Interest Incorporated Association Tokyo Pest Control Association

• Phone number 03-3254-0014
• This association has over 100 member companies in Tokyo and engages in activities related to the control and prevention of harmful organisms such as rats and pests. When you call, they will introduce a service provider near your residence. (Weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00) Consultations are free, but actual extermination services are charged. Since fees vary depending on the provider, please contact each provider individually regarding costs.