What
Damage to squirrels do? Squirrels are very cute until they become a
pest around structures. If they enter a building, they
are capable of doing damage to a multitude of objects
because of their chewing behavior. The most common entry
point for squirrels is the attic, which they may enter
by chewing a hole into a gable or other
susceptible area. In other cases, squirrel will chew
into soffits areas and make themselves quite comfortable
there.
Once
in the attic or soffit, they may nest and eventually
reproduce with a litter of several young. In an attic,
there is potential for damage to stored goods as well
as to wiring with the potential for fire due to gnawing
of those wires. Droppings from squirrels may also be
a nuisance. If
squirrels enter a home through a door or garage, they
may do damage to furniture and upholstery in an effort
to escape. In other cases, squirrels may do damage outdoors
by chewing on structures, screens, lawn furniture, plants
or digging in the grass.
What
bait should I use for squirrels?
Cereal, grains, nuts (especially peanuts) sunflower
seeds, anise oil (a drop or two on bread), shelled corn,
apples work well for bait. Mixed
peanut butter and oatmeal or peanut butter and molasses,
popcorn. One
trapper swears by almond extract on bread as bait to
tempt the nearest squirrel.
Where
should I place squirrel traps?
Check the route that is used most often and set the
trap in the appropriate place.
You may have to trap several squirrels to solve the
problems that you are experiencing.
Do not leave the squirrel in the trap overnight as they
are a nervous animal and may die. Check the trap often
and if in agreement with local and state laws, release
the animal in a suitable habitat at least 5 miles away.
Professional Rear Release Box Traps
For cost-efficient squirrel control we recommend our “Rear Release Box Traps” which are available in two sizes, an 18” long Model PRO17 and 24” long Model PRO24. Both of these efficient wildlife traps are constructed with Galfan Wire which incorporates a unique coating providing a lifetime use three times longer than standard weld-galvanized wire materials.
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Squirrel Controllers - NOT A TRAP
The controller is built from 1/2" x 1"-16
gauge wire mesh and excludes grey, red and flying
squirrels from structures. Mounting wings allow
attachment over the entry hole. A one-way gate
lets animals easily in, but prevents them from
exiting.
A one-way gate lets animals
exit from control area, but prevents them from
entering.
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10" long x 3.5" x 3.5"
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The
above picture shows the controller (53120
& 53110 above)
being
attached to the trap (53825) below.
This
is the controller combined with the multi-catch
extender
to remove and capture from the roof vent.
Squirrel Multi-Catch Extenders
These Extenders attach to our Squirrel
Controller 53110 and
are designed to work as a repeating trap,
allowing the nuisance animal to be removed
from the property. DOES
NOT WORK WITH 53120
53825
30"
long x 4.8" x 4.8"
Multi-Catch Extender
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53645
Cover
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Grade paste baits that have been field tested
and have been used by Professional Trappers
for years.
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- Squirrels
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Squirrels
are very cute in their natural habitat. They do
become a nuisance when they use their amazing
problem solving abilities to get to a tasty food
source or comfortable living arrangement and invade
residential and business structures. When inside
a structure they have the ability to inflict costly
and hazardous damage due to their instinctual
chewing behavior, damaging everything from soffits
and gables to electrical wiring and plumbing.
This structural damage is not only expensive to
repair but can result in deadly fires and structural
integrity concerns.
Seeing
squirrels on the roof, getting into the structure
through small holes or gaps or hearing "activity"
in your attic or roof space, early morning or
late afternoon, point to a serious problem which
must be addressed as a potential problem. Squirrels
are also "family" oriented and if you have one
squirrel, in reality you probably have several,
as squirrels are very social and live as a family
unit. Therefore is important to trap and relocate
ALL problems squirrels before making needed repairs
to avoid a waste of time and money.
If
the point of entry is through a door or garage,
squirrels may do damage to pantry's and kitchens
scouring for food, as well as, furniture, upholstery
and expensive electronics when startled and attempting
to escape.
Squirrels
can also do considerable outdoor destruction,
by chewing on structures, screens, lawn furniture,
plants and rooting in grass and landscaping.
The
squirrels' urine, droppings, shed hairs, and parasites
can also present a serious health hazard to both
humans (especially children who play on the ground,
sandboxes and outdoor toys) and house pets.
The
most effective and humane method of squirrel control
is trapping and relocation.
For
cost-efficient squirrel control we recommend our
"Rear Release Box Traps" which are available in
two sizes, an 18" long Model #52818 and 24" long
Model #52824. Both of these efficient wildlife
traps are constructed with Galfan Wire which incorporates
a unique coating providing a lifetime use three
times longer than standard weld-galvanized wire
materials.
We
also offer a "squirrel controller" (Model# 53110
(10" long) and Model#53120 (12" long) which allows
temporary mounting over a squirrels entry/exit
point. Once in place it allows exit from the
structure but prevents re-entry. These "controllers"
when combined with the "Squirrel Multi-Catch Extender"
act as a repeating trap allowing both single and
multiple squirrels to be trapped and relocated
efficiently.
We
offer these products at discount prices and include
Free Ground Shipping on orders over $100.
Once
you receive your trap, observe the squirrel's
traffic patterns and set the trap in the travel
routes used most often. You may have to trap
several animals to solve the problem. Be patient,
yet persistent. Check the trap very often and
please do not leave the trapped squirrel(s) in
the trap overnight as squirrels are a very nervous
animal and the stress experienced in confinement
may cause them to die.
Once
trapped, the squirrel(s) should be re-located
at least 5 miles away.
To
bait the trap we recommend our professional
bait recipe Safe-Catch Product #53913. This
is a professional grade squirrel bait recipe which
has been field tested and proven effective by
Professional Trappers for years. In addition
to our Professional bait you may use a combination
of cereal, grains, nuts (especially peanuts) sunflower
seeds, anise oil (a drop or two on bread), shelled
corn, and apples also work well as baiting materials.
Mixed peanut butter and oatmeal or peanut butter
and molasses, popcorn. One trapper even swears
by almond extract on bread as bait to tempt the
nearest squirrel.
"Hi,
Yesterday, we finally baited and set the trap with their favorite food (apple pie covered with cinnamon powder). The first squirrel was in the trap in about 15 minutes! In all, we trapped four squirrels within 8 hours. We probably could have caught all four within 2-3 hours, except that I spent a lot of time driving back and forth to the release area about six miles away. I released all four at the same spot, which is in a vast open area with lots of trees, ground cover and ponds. I’m sure they’ll enjoy life there much more than in my back yard.
You were sure right about them being totally food-driven. I put the bait on aluminum-foil “trays” placed behind the trip-plate via the rear sliding door. Once they started eating the bait, they didn’t even notice the trap was shut behind them until they ran out of food. In every case, they not only ate the chunks of apple pie, but also licked the foil clean…no muss, no fuss.
The whole operation went really well…and the trap worked flawlessly.
Thanks again for your tips."
John Kozlik
Scottsdale, AZ
I received my squirrel cage/trap Friday and all I can so it is a wonderful product. It works perfect and is well made. So far I have evicted 6 squirrels and have only a few to go. It’s so easy and after trapped if you place a towel over the trap, the squirrel quickly calms. When releasing I simply life the towel off the exit end of the trap and open the door. The animal quickly leaves and heads for the closet tree. I’m having allot of fun and at the same time removing these cute pests to a better location for me and my neighbors.
Thanks !
Bert Gwaltney
Niceville Florida
Please
note, we sell wildlife traps and wildlife bait. We do not guarantee that
you will catch anything. We do not guarantee that an animal will eat the
bait. We do not teach you how to trap any animals. If you have never trapped,
or do not feel you can, please contact a professional trapper in your
area. NO TRAPS ARE RETURNABLE ONCE USED. NO BAIT IS RETURNABLE ONCE OPENED.