Waschbärenplage in Deutschland? Wie Stadtjäger gegen die invasive Art vorgehen 🦝 | Marktcheck SWR

Raccoons are conquering Germany – and causing immense damage in the process. 🏡 🐾 Destroyed gardens and attics, fish ponds emptied of their contents, and even a severed finger: In our video, you'll learn how those affected are suffering because of these animals and what measures urban hunters are taking to get the problem under control. Topics in the video: 🐾 Raccoons in residential areas. 🐾 The work of an urban hunter. 🐾 Tips for dealing with raccoons: What those affected can do. 🐾 How dangerous are raccoons really? 🐾 Why raccoons are spreading in Germany. 📌 Chapter Overview: 0:00 Intro – Raccoons in Germany 0:21 Raccoon Hotspot Plüderhausen 1:00 Deterrence Instead of Hunting: Preventive Measures for Raccoons 1:35 Raccoons Are Intelligent Animals 2:02 Live Traps for Raccoons 3:05 Finger Bitten Off by a Raccoon 3:36 The History of Raccoons in Germany 5:19 Caution with Raccoon Scat 6:17 Hunting Raccoons – What Is Allowed? 7:43 Tips for Raccoon Prevention 8:13 Hibernation – A Short Break Before the Next Rush Note: This video is a segment from the program Marktcheck, broadcast on SWR television on November 4, 2025. Full episodes of Marktcheck, including subtitles, are available in the media library: http://x.swr.de/s/13zv Consumer content from all ARD broadcasters is now bundled here on this channel 😊 By the way: Since Marktcheck is part of ARD, you can download this video for free over Wi-Fi and watch it offline on the go! --------------------- 📢 Have you ever had any contact with raccoons or other invasive species in Germany? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 If you enjoyed the video, please give it a like and subscribe to ARD Marktcheck for more exciting investigations. Subscribe here:    / @marktcheck   👋 WELCOME TO MARKTCHECK SWR! You're probably already familiar with the exciting consumer tips from our colleagues at Markt NDR and Markt WDR, SUPER.MARKT rbb, Servicezeit WDR, Voss & Team, buy better, ECHT? And FYI – Our research, your advantage. At Marktcheck SWR you'll find: ✔ ... independent tests and reviews, ✔ ... practical tips for everyday life, and ✔ ... the most important information to protect you from current scams and consumer traps! Author: Michaela Krause Image source: IMAGO, COLOURBOX --------------------- ►    • Ameisenplage im Haus oder Garten: Tapinoma...   ►    • Schäden am Haus: So wird man Marder wieder...   ►    • Jagd auf Rehe, Hirsche und Wildschweine - ...   ►    • Hausbrand und Diebstahl -  was tun, wenn d...   ►    • Bettwanzen erkennen, vermeiden und bekämpf...   --------------------- ► More current information on our homepage: marktcheck.ard.de ► More practical everyday tips and tricks on our Facebook page: facebook.com/marktcheck ► We look forward to your comments – but please observe netiquette: ard.de/die-ard/netiquette-100 ► Our legal notice: https://www.swr.de/impressum/ ►Our privacy policy: https://www.swr.de/datenschutz #raccoons #raccoon #invasiveanimals #animals #marketcheck