Using a TrapMan humane grey squirrel trap effectively requires understanding both the trap’s setup and the behavior of grey squirrels. Here’s a step-by-step guide based on the information provided:
Key Tips for Humane Grey Squirrel Trapping:
1. Choosing the Right Bait:
- Best Bait Options:
- Peanut butter: Spread a teaspoonful of peanut butter on a small card, place this card under the trap directly under tread plate (the platform that triggers the trap) so the bait squeezes up through the bars in the floor of the trap.
- Snickers bar: Paperclip a small 3mm slice of Snickers to a card, place the card under the trap directly under tread plate (the platform that triggers the trap) .The sweetness of the chocolate and peanuts is highly attractive to squirrels.
2. Detecting the Grey Squirrel’s Path:
- Observation: Before setting the trap, you need to figure out the path that the squirrel is using to access your loft, attic, or garden.
- Timing: Grey squirrels are most active early in the morning, usually around daybreak, as they leave their nest in search of food.
- Routine Tracking: Find a place where you can quietly observe your house and watch for the squirrel’s entrance. Keep an eye on how the squirrel moves—whether it’s climbing, jumping, or using any other route to access your space.
3. Positioning the Grey Squirrel CageTrap:
- Once you have identified the grey squirrel’s usual route, place the TrapMan humane live catch squirrel trap along this path.
- Ensure the trap is stable and well-camouflaged so that it blends with the environment, making the squirrel more likely to approach it and other vermin less likely to investigate it.
4. Setting the Trap:
- Treadle setup: Ensure the bait (peanut butter or Snickers) is securely placed under the trap directly under the treadle plate to ensure the squirrel steps on it, triggering the door to close.
- Regularly check the trap and at least every 24 hours to avoid leaving the squirrel trapped for too long and to ensure its well-being.
By following this method, you increase your chances of humanely capturing grey squirrels in your loft or garden.
