Tuesday, 25 December 2012

The Best Humane Squirrel Traps

By Janet G. Walker


Squirrels are known to cause havoc in farms buy eating root tubers and other plants. They are though fascinating and interesting to watch. Squirrels are being captured to stop infestation on farms by them and uprooting of plants. However, some people need the squirrels captured alive and therefore, the need for humane squirrel traps. These traps will ensure that the squirrels are captured safely without any danger on their lives. The traps also have been designed to shield you from any biting from the squirrel while you pick it from the trap.

With easy steps, you will be able to use the traps effectively. The first step is to know the route that the squirrel takes from its nest to your farm. You need to monitor its timing: the time that it does all its movements. This will put you in a position to set the trap in the right route and at the perfect time. Having the trap in the right path will enable you to attract the squirrel easily with bait as it will see it faster than when hidden. After being sure of the squirrel's every moment, you should now place your trap on firm and stable ground that will not offer the squirrel any chance of escape.

It is simple to set up the humane squirrel traps. Set up the trap by pressing down the lever at the right side of the cage with your thumb. Put your left hand inside the door and get the end of the setting rod which is at the treadle and put it at the opening at the door's base and release pressure on the spring and at the end bait it.

Peanut butter or snicker bar are best baits for catching squirrels as they are very fond of them. If you use peanut butter, just a teaspoon of it and a good setting and there you will have trapped your squirrel. For snicker bar, clip it on the treadle.

Finally a, live squirrel trap is designed in a way that they are very effective. Once placed well, they will never fail.Humane squirrel trap can be found in online stores at affordable prices.




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