How long can it take to trap and capture squirrels?
Eraticators animal removal is dedicated to resolving your squirrel problem in the most efficient and safest way possible, however the length of this time to resolve the many potential problems varies; each squirrel trapping attempt is unique in its own way. There are multiple considerations that can affect how long it takes to trap the squirrels. Squirrels are one of the quickest mammals on land, so catching them can be quite tricky. They have some of the best reflexes, but squirrels can be outsmarted by us using all sorts of traps.
What Type Of Traps are Used?
Trap Mounted on a Hole
If you are needing to trap a squirrel because you are hearing noises in your attic, this is the most common setup to get rid of the squirrels. Isolate the primary entry/exit hole, and mount a repeater trap, which catches all the squirrels at once as they exit. This trap is humane and has been used for many years to catch squirrels. They have been used for many years to catch squirrels because they offer the quickest and safest method of squirrel trapping. This squirrel trap can catch within minutes or days, squirrels like to move around a lot so the trap usually works pretty quickly. Eraticators has all of the equipment and expertise to make this process very quick and affordable compared to many other pest removal companies.
Multiple Traps Bolted to a Soffit Opening or Attic Opening
In many cases, there is a wide hole that may have been chewed or broken open. When a technician mounts multiple traps over the hole, with nose type cones attached to them, they will catch all the squirrels as they come out of the side area of the attic where the soffit is. These traps work great by covering a larger area and work just as quickly as the repeater traps used to catch squirrels. If you hear noises in your attic, then see some larger holes in your soffit, this may be the correct squirrel trap for you. It is not an easy task to set these up, that is why we recommend Eraticators Attic Animal Removal to come out and have it done right.
Cage Trap Mounted on Roof Outside your Attic
In some instances, there may be no way to set a repeater trap to help solve the issue. Many times it is best to set multiple cage traps on the roof, near the entry holes to your attic. We make sure the cages are secure and the squirrels will be trapped in a very safe and effective way. Many people will go to town trying to buy multiple traps, but many times doing it on your own may prove to be costly and time consuming. You have to know where to set them, and what to use to lure the squirrels into the trap. Cage Traps can be useful if there are no other options as they are usually the least efficient traps used to capture and rid yourself of squirrels in the attic. Eraticators have the top experts in the industry with excellent reviews. We service Brevard County and beyond. Call us today for a free quote!
Before undertaking the reduction control of squirrels, it is important to check with the local wildlife or conservation agency because some species are threatened or endangered or protected.
Wire screen cage-style box traps (such as the Kage-All® Small Animal Trap) are the most appropriate live capture and release trap for squirrels. Wire-screen cage-style traps are more durable than those made of sheet metal. These traps are best left to the experts, but if you have to use them, please give us a call first.
For best results, traps should be pre-baited for several days with the doors secured in an open position; when the bait is readily taken, the traps can be reset and baited. Baited sets are the most widely acceptable and sure-fire of trap sets for catching nuisance squirrels in your home or attic.
Blind sets are most successful in the taking of squirrels. For example, if the squirrel is inside the building and is using only one or two small entry holes, a live trap can be fixed across the openings, leaving the squirrel no option except to enter the trap to leave the area he has been hiding in. Open trail sets are generally ineffective due to the cautious nature of squirrels. When faced with a trap in its path, the agile squirrel will usually find a way to avoid the trap. They are not going to be forced into anything. Many times traps will not work so its time to call in the experts.
Be certain all the target squirrels are removed prior to the repair of the entry hole or holes. A squirrel can do extensive and unnecessary damage in its efforts to escape or return through a premature repair job so it is best to call the experts at Eraticators before it’s too late!