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Traps that are placed on elevated surfaces should be fastened tightly. Rule 5. Traps set on the trees should be oriented on trunks towards the vegetation. Rule 6. Foot-hold traps are the most productive when setting on L-shaped wooden boards, which are nailed to the tree trunk. Rule 7. When setting a lethal trap, use a cover to prevent a bait theft. It should cover at least half of the trap including the end where the bait is placed. Rule 8. Remember that in the areas where the discharge of a firearm is permitted, trapping squirrels is illegal because in this case they are considered to be game animals.
Read our review of the 8 best squirrel traps that can be purchased. You will find here several options, which are suggested by scientists as the most efficient way of getting rid of squirrels. These are standard human live-catch traps, a large multi-catch one, and even a compact plastic cage trap.
Among the lethal traps, there are tube traps, a Conibear trap , a device with a spring triggered loop, and a modern high-voltage electric trap. As mentioned before, some gopher traps can be used against squirrels as well. This one is a lethal trap with a spring-triggered loop. When setting a trap, conceal its cable noose and floor with the soil. But the best lethal trap is a big metal Tube Squirrel Trap made of gauge steel, measuring 4. It is created as a natural attractant to squirrels wanting to run through it or hide in it.
When the squirrel reaches the middle of the trap, the double-torsion spring is triggered. The trapped squirrel is generally hidden from view. To lure the critter inside the trap, put a bait inside through the vent hole in a rear of the trap so that the bait gets behind the trigger grid. Tube Squirrel Trap: Check the current price. Perhaps the main problem with one-door cage traps is that when one of the squirrels is trapped, the others are frightened off.
The Squirrelinator comes without this downside. It traps over 20 squirrels within hours, offering an added benefit of saved baits. Another advantage lies in its size, which is Well, it seems that this is the best squirrel trap for capturing the critters alive. As a customer noted, squirrels easily learn to bypass standard traps, which is not the case with this option.
Rugged Ranch: Check the current price. Internal edges of the cage allow the captured squirrel to avoid injuries. The trigger rod is mounted outside the cage so that it cannot be damaged by the animal. Designed to trap squirrels and similar animals. The downside is the product size: it is 17 inches long whereas scientists recommend cages 24 inches in length.
Another weak point is that it has only one door. As customers note, it takes just a few seconds to set a trap. Havahart Check the current price. Unlike the previous live cage, this one has two doors, which trap the animal quickly due to the sensitive triggers.
Other advantages are the same, which includes the trigger rod located outside the cage and smoothed internal corners.
As the seller puts it, the cage is ideal for capturing squirrels. As for weak points, this cage trap is no better in term of the size, being just The product priced at Check the current price is rated 3. Some customers complain that squirrels manage to escape before the door is locked or the door just hits the animal in the back and it gets away.
An electric trap is a modern approach to killing pests quickly and this one targets small rodents including squirrels. Once the critter is detected inside the trap by means of a special technology, a deadly Volt electric shock is emitted. The weak points are the small size 11 inches in length and the high price.
Also, like any electric device without a waterproof protection, this product cannot be used outdoors. Eliminator: Check the current price. The main strong point of this option is that the cage is absolutely safe for the captured animals as well as for anyone who handles it. This is due to the plastic the cage is made from. Also, it is transparent, making a squirrel feel safe when entering the trap.
The main disadvantage lies in its small size — 11 inches. It is likely that many squirrels will get away before the spring door is shut. CaptSure: Check the current price. Although this product is labeled for other species, the Conibear trap of this size is recommended by scientists for using against squirrels. To catch them, the device should be set on the tree trunk 4 feet above the ground.
Also, it is cheaper compared to the previous option. As a customer put it, this was the best squirrel trap for him, using which he got 20 squirrels from the yard during the summer. However, this is a very powerful trap that can be harmful to humans. You can even break the hand when handling the device the wrong way! Duke: Check the current price. Can I use poison baits? Using poisons on tree squirrels is prohibited by the law.
What to bait squirrels to catch in a trap? The best baits are peanut butter, pecans, walnuts, as well as corn and sunflowers. Slices of fruits are also recommended. Actually, they are not picky eaters. Apart from all sorts of nuts and fruits, squirrels will enjoy eating sugary biscuits and cereals. When it comes to choosing out of various cereals, squirrels prefer millet, scientific studies show.
How to lure a squirrel into the trap? Apart from placing a good attractant in the trap, you must set the device properly, according to the instruction. How to trap squirrels in the attic?
Trapping squirrels in the attic is usually less successful than in the open air. So, to obtain better results, attach the device as close to the nest as possible. Do not seal the critter in the attic as this will bring another problem of rotten corpses. How do you know that you have squirrels, not rats, in the attic? Both squirrels and rats produce sounds of running and gnawing, which can be heard from the attic.
The difference is in the time of day: while rats do it at night, squirrels are active in the daytime. Apart from that, rats squeal, unlike squirrels. Can I touch dead squirrels? Before getting dead squirrels out of the trap, put on gloves to ensure protection from possible infections. Keep in mind that corpses of dead rodents can be hazardous to the health.
After that, place the corpse in a bag and seal it tightly. It is a common knowledge that baited traps work better than non-baited ones. However, as researchers have found out, this is the case not with all traps. So, the recommended range of baits for cage traps includes slices of orange and apple, shelled pecans, and walnuts.
Sunflowers and corn are also in the list of the best squirrel baits, according to Tom Barnes from the University of Kentucky. Others claim that peanut butter is the best bait for squirrel trap. Such squirrel baits are available in the kitchen of most households. But to enhance the effectiveness of the attractant, you should better purchase a ready-to-use bait developed specifically for squirrels. Try Neogen Squirrel Lure with the rating of 2.
It is based on natural ingredients, with essential oils serving as an extra attractant. Unlike peanut butter and many other baits, this stuff does not dry out. Suitable for all types of traps.
And yet, quite a number of users claim that the product does not work for them and they will opt for peanut butter. Place it approximately six inches off the ground so that the odor drifts toward a squirrel. Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension stress that the bait should be checked twice a day — in the morning and in the evening. To obtain better results, live cage traps should be pre-baited and left open for a couple of days.
The squirrels will get used to the cage as a source of food and will relax their guard. When you see that squirrels consume the baits regularly, set the trap and tie the fresh bait to the trigger with a string.
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