Humane Squirrel Trap, Heavy Duty Metal Trap for Live Release

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The trap features a sensitive trigger and gravity action door that ensure secure captures, targeting a specific pest size. In this case, mesh opening is smaller than in most other available options, which prevent stolen bait and possible escapes. The grey squirrel is recognised as being in the top worst 100 invasive pest species in the world by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Above is an option to add end tube caps: WCS Tube trap end caps are plastic end caps which fit over the end of the WCS Tube trap, designed to prevent non target species from entering the trap. They come without holes so you can cut whatever size hole you need One user mentioned that the SQRTO Squirrelinator Trap without Basin is inexpensive, easy to set up, and great for catching squirrels. It can capture multiple squirrels simultaneously, although smaller or smarter squirrels may not be caught. Integral setting lever allows the two powerful killing springs to be engaged AFTER you have baited and set the trap, allowing you to position and adjust the trigger in complete safety.

Throughout the trapping campaign, I suggest a handful of maize scattered around the base of the trees that have traps attached; every trap visit. Grey Squirrels are creatures of habit; if we create an area with a known food source, such as hoppers, garden bird feeders, and game bird feed, they will visit, often daily. Position The Bait Correctly: Make sure that bait is properly positioned within the trap so that it will attract the squirrel into entering it. For tree protection, close fitting metal sleeves can protect them from the strong rodent incisors. This should be at least 0.75m deep, and the bottom edge should be at least 1.5m from the ground. Setting the trap takes about 2 seconds, simply set it on the ground and toss a handful of peanuts in its general direction. Though I tried to set it in our greenhouse to catch our extra-special house guest, he didn’t buy it in the artificial surroundings. A Pendulum trigger means that the trap is very versatile and can be used inside and outside and mounted horizontally or vertically, either way up on a fence, in a tree or on the ground.

DIY grey squirrel control

In conclusion, it is a high-quality, trustworthy, and compassionate method for managing squirrels, earning it high recommendations. Instructions to Use The next two traps I’m hoping to trial are this tube trap that should work for the smallest squirrels and this small rodent trap that has a much more reasonable trigger mechanism. Reviewers say that mice set it off, and the cage is large enough to hold squirrels but has very tiny mesh, so I’m hopeful that it will work with the smallest ones. The WCS TUBE TRAP is a quality killing trap originally designed in the 1980’s for trapping mink in America. Squirrels are most active before sunrise, especially in winter. Their peak activity is activity is four-five hours before daybreak.

In addition, exclusion techniques can also be used to keep squirrels away from your property. By sealing off entry points and installing barriers, you can prevent further damage from these pesky critters. Live Traps You can use this trap for live-trapping and then release the animals in a different area. Even better, you can use it to relocate them to a wildlife rehabilitation center.

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Anyone using air rifles must have the appropriate skills, experience, knowledge of legislation and training to safely carry out control using these devices. Multi-catch traps are another type of squirrel trap which are designed to capture multiple animals at once. These traps typically contain several compartments which can be accessed individually or simultaneously when triggered by an appropriate bait. They are ideal for situations when there are large numbers of squirrels present, but space is limited. In addition, relocating squirrels can unintentionally spread disease such as rodent-borne illnesses throughout an area. This could lead to an increase in pest populations, which would require more costly and intrusive interventions to manage. What To Do If You Can’t Release The Squirrel? These traps are a non-lethal solution to manage the squirrel population around your property without causing harm to these small creatures.

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Correct effective trap protection is becoming an important consideration for all UK trappers regardless of their quarry target. We recently decided that this trap was worth another look and worked with its American manufacturer to produce a more powerful and effective variation for the UK market. The resulting trap has been approved by DEFRA and now appears on the schedule of approved spring traps to use in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The AB Traps Pro-Quality is a top-notch, single-door squirrel trap capable of capturing a variety of small rodents. It can be effectively used wherever squirrel activity is detected. Traps need to be inspected regularly and must contain a food source, water source and be suitably sheltered from extremes of weather as per the Animal Welfare Act 2006 The edges of the wires and mechanisms are rounded off so animals won’t get injured if they get caught in them. This is a good choice for people who want to transport animals away from their homes and release them safely.

First, it’s only suitable for small-sized animals, so it won’t be effective against larger pests. Second, some users have reported that the trap is difficult to set up and use effectively.

Preventing squirrels getting into your property or damaging your trees

The best baits are peanut butter, pecans, walnuts, as well as corn and sunflowers. Slices of fruits are also recommended. This is a well-constructed cage, made of sturdy rust-resistant wire mesh. It is galvanized for resistance to corrosion and rust and it also has steel reinforcements for comparatively long life. The AB Traps Pro-Quality boasts a high capture rate due to its swift trigger mechanism and can be utilized both indoors and outdoors.