Squirrel / Muskrat / Opossum / Mink Collapsible Live Trap
Collapsible Trap, Model 202, is the perfect alternative when storage space is a concern. Model 202 is perfect for trapping squirrels, muskrats or mink.
- Size = 19" x 6" x 6"
- Grid Construction = 1" x 1"
- Gauge = 14
- Weight = 5 lbs
Collapsible Live Traps are just the thing to use when large numbers of traps are involved or storage is a problem. Our Collapsible Traps are made from the same durable materials, great design, and trap animals with the same reliability as our Rigid Traps. The only difference, is an added a space saving feature that allows the traps to fold flat and set back up, in just a few seconds. And, they only require one-tenth the storage space needed for rigid traps. Collapsible Traps are available with two trap doors, or just one trap door. The choice is yours. ShopTJB.com now offers three sizes of collapsible dog traps, with rear sliding doors. Collapsible Traps are manufactured in a variety of different sizes, ranging from chipmunk and rat, to large dog. All collapsible live traps are completely assembled, guaranteed, and shipped to your home or business in a ready to use condition.
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.