Limburg kills nearly 250 raccoons as population hits 100

Limburg kills nearly 250 raccoons as population hits 100

Limburg authorities have killed nearly 250 raccoons in 2024 and 2025, as the "invasive species" population in the province is now estimated at 50 to 100 animals, L1 reports.A provincial report evaluated eleven control strategies and found roughly half effective, but experts say lasting results require coordination with Germany and Belgium.