Vera from Pa writes
I still must empty things from the attic and do not wish to use chemicals which may be toxic to humans.
Squirrel traps, or cages, are the best way to deal with a few scattered squirrels that are intruding on your trash or food storage areas. The traps we sell are humane and designed to keep the squirrel alive without harm so that it can be returned to the wild far away from where it is causing a problem.
These squirrel traps are baited with whatever is available that the animal will find enticing. The trap then will close as soon as the squirrel has entered it and triggered the release mechanism. Using these traps requires that you check them often, as they can only catch one animal at a time, and leaving the squirrel in the trap for an extended period will lead to its death.
You will also want to be sure that you are not attracting other pests with the bait, although it is likely that the squirrels will be the first to enter the trap if they are placed near where the infestation is occurring.
For times when trapping the animals is not appropriate, using a squirrel repellent might be just what you need to remove them from your home or yard. These repellents are formulated to be non-toxic and can be applied in virtually any situation. They are incredibly unpleasant to the animals but are nearly undetectable to humans.
One added benefit to the squirrel repellents we sell are that they are also approved to repel rodents such as rats and mice, leaving your home safe from all kinds of mammalian pests that might want to invade it.
Answer last updated on: 01/27/2016
