What is a Squirrel Trap?
Squirrels, although they are cute and fluffy, can become a nuisance if they take over your yard. Squirrels are notorious for entering gardens and stealing foods such as sweet corn, tomatoes, walnuts, pecans, and freshly planted seeds. They can also eat the exterior siding of houses and destroy the wiring by gnawing on it. The sounds of squirrels roaming the attic of your house can quickly becoming annoying. You can humanely capture these rodents and relocate them using a squirrel trap. Purchase a live squirrel trap from a farm or garden supply store. They are usually made of wire mesh and have one spring-loaded door. These traps are available online as well. If you can’t find a trap designed specifically for squirrels, a rabbit or rodent trap will work just fine. Locate the squirrel’s source of food to determine where to place the squirrel trap. For example, if the squirrels are stealing your corn on a regular basis, place the trap near the corn stalks. Setting out multiple traps will