how to catch a squirrel
How to Catch a Squirrel
So, you think squirrels are cute? They are born foragers and they can forage anywhere, even your house. If a squirrel already has been a nuisance to you, it's time to get hold of this culprit.
- Squirrel traps. It's next to impossible to catch a squirrel without a trap!
- Bait, such as peanuts, sunflower seeds, apples, and grains.
- Permission or license to catch, release, or kill as per your local laws.
- Find out where the squirrel lives. Watch its daily routine. Once you have identified the place it resides, you are now ready to bait your trap.
- Place the bait in a small plate and keep it at the end of the trap. Make sure that the squirrel passes through the trip plate to get the food.
- Set the trap near holes or tunnels or the apparent places in the house like the attic. You need to check the laid trap every 24 hours.
- Squirrels have strong sense of smell and the food in the trap will attract them. Once the squirrel crosses the trip door to reach to the food, shut the door. The squirrel will be trapped inside. It may squeal, chatter or make some noise, when it tries to escape.
- Check your rules on releasing, keeping, or killing the animal.