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Re: good articles/how to for attic squirrels?
[Re: Bob Jameson]
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12/15/14 01:06 PM
12/15/14 01:06 PM
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Posts: 1,191 Mt. Olive, IL
Ron Scheller
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Mt. Olive, IL
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Most experienced ADC operators dont trap attics.
We never trap squirrels in attics or any larger animal for that matter. Too many obstacles/problmes to overcome for check times, access etc. Take the time and learn to determine external access points and set/exclude them accordingly. You still have to access the roof line/sofffit or dormer corners etc. for repairs when completed so why dont you spend the time initially to determine the root of the problem with regards to structural access. X2. Can't even remember the last time I set a squirrel trap in an attic. Maybe 20 years ago. Squirrels are neophobic (like rats) and will avoid "new" things for a week or so inside their den or domain. Bait and lure can look good and smell good, but they will typically ignore it for quite some time when inside the structure. Setting near the access points is very effective. I think they are more responsive to external traps as they forage for food OUTSIDE, so they generally have immediate interest in the bait.
Ron Scheller
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Re: good articles/how to for attic squirrels?
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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12/15/14 06:13 PM
12/15/14 06:13 PM
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Posts: 56 Frankfort, Ky. USA
trapperpaw
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I agree with everything said previous there is a lot more in the archives here.
Sleep'n with an animal..I can help. Do not use both feet when testing the depth or temperature of the water Your Friend, Paul Brooker
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Re: good articles/how to for attic squirrels?
[Re: Throw Back]
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12/15/14 11:58 PM
12/15/14 11:58 PM
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Posts: 193 Tipton, IN
Travis Wolford
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This is why I don't go in an attic until I have done an exterior inspection. If no sign of animal entry is present I go into the attic to confirm its mice. Other wise no attic inspection until animals are removed. Makes the removal process 75 percent faster in my experience.
it is not a stupid question if you do not know the answer
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Re: good articles/how to for attic squirrels?
[Re: traprjohn]
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12/22/14 07:06 AM
12/22/14 07:06 AM
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Posts: 4 NE, NC
Big Bear Wildlif
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If you must, which most of us don't, as you can see.....they love peanut butter smeared on a strip of sponge thats been threaded onto a 110 trigger. Often getting 2 in 1 trap. X2 If you have too
Be Green, Buy Fur. NE- NC
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