About the Invasive Biological Law (About Raccoon, Taiwan Squirrel)

An organism that originally did not inhabit Japan, and was imported from abroad to Japan beyond the original range of action, such as being imported as pets or food, or being attached to imported goods and brought in. Is called an alien organism. Some exotic organisms are incorporated in accordance with the Japanese climate, such as white clover, which was introduced as grass, but some are ecosystems and crops such as raccoons and buses (Ookuchibas and Kokuchibas). Some damage crops.
The government has enacted the “Law Concerning the Prevention of Damage to Ecosystems by Specific Invasive Organisms” (Exotic Organisms Act), and designates organisms that damage ecosystems as “special alien organisms” to prevent damage and spread. We decided to work on prevention.
Specifically, please see page (outside site) of Japanese alien species measures of Ministry of the Environment.

1. Do not enter (Do not enter alien organisms that may adversely affect Japan unnecessarily)
2. Do not throw away (do not throw away your invasive creatures outdoors)
3. Do not spread (exotic organisms already in the field do not spread to other areas)

It inhabits a lot around the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture, and the number of animals is increasing in the city, mainly in the southern part.
In Yokohama City, we carry out control in cooperation with Kanagawa Prefecture and neighboring municipalities.
If a raccoon is damaged (such as preyed on a pond carp) in your home garden, etc., or if you have invaded the ceiling or under the floor of your home, please contact the Environmental Activities Division (Phone: 045-671-3448).
If you wish to capture yourself, fill out the registration form (style download style PDF (PDF: 149KB) / style Excel (Excel: 21KB)) for capture based on the Kanagawa Raccoon Control Implementation Plan, and then fill out the Environmental Activities Business Section (Phone: 045-671-3448).
In addition, when third party (specialized supplier) receives request from victim and captures, please submit request book (style downloading style PDF (PDF: 68KB)) together.
In addition, please talk with JA Yokohama about agricultural damage in farmland.

In Kanagawa Prefecture, it inhabits mainly the Miura Peninsula, and in the city, the number of animals is rapidly increasing, mainly in the southern part. In Yokohama-shi, we issue capture permit to support capture of one damaged by Thai squirrel on private land, so please consult with environmental activity business section (Phone: 045-671-3448) Please give me.
Capture permission application (style downloading style PDF (PDF: 199KB) / style Excel (Excel: 35KB)))