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Squirrel in the attic #2093967 04/21/17 08:44 AM 04/21/17 08:44 AM
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,779 Hokes Bluff, AL BrotherTurtle OP 8 point
BrotherTurtle OP 8 point Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,779 Hokes Bluff, AL	My mom had a couple of squirrels in her attic. She bought a live release trap and I put it on the roof. We caught one of them right away. We reset it and after a couple of weeks, the second one still refuses to go in there. I guess he saw his buddy and wised up. Anyone got any other ideas? I thought about rat poison, but I don't want it to die in the attic. If I could be over there and catch him in the yard I would shoot him, but no luck.

Re: Squirrel in the attic [Re: BrotherTurtle] #2093973 04/21/17 08:48 AM 04/21/17 08:48 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 19,095 Chelsea, AL straycat Old Mossy Horns
straycat Old Mossy Horns Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 19,095 Chelsea, AL	Live electrical wire, stripped to the copper at one end, slathered in peanut butter, seeds and sunflowers...sitting on a steel plate. I love roasted skwirls! "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8 "Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.� Samuel Adams

Re: Squirrel in the attic [Re: BrotherTurtle] #2093979 04/21/17 08:53 AM 04/21/17 08:53 AM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,733 Selma odocoileus 14 point
odocoileus 14 point Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,733 Selma	I would opt for the pellet rifle treatment. Worst thing you can do is let them die in the attic. Figure out where they are getting in and block it. Reduce the population. My uncle had this happen and he went to war on the little bastards. They won't come anywhere near his yard for fear of the Benjamin 22 .

Re: Squirrel in the attic [Re: BrotherTurtle] #2093994 04/21/17 09:16 AM 04/21/17 09:16 AM
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BOFF Booner Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 10,059 Northport, Al.	What are you putting in the trap for bait? God Bless, David B. Premium member #8925 Team Rack Addicts 2016 Aldeer Deer Champions

Re: Squirrel in the attic [Re: BrotherTurtle] #2094077 04/21/17 10:43 AM 04/21/17 10:43 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 9,565 Cape San Blas, Florida D Deadwood Footbsll Bat PSYOPS
Deadwood Footbsll Bat PSYOPS D Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 9,565 Cape San Blas, Florida	Get an old style wooden RAT TRAP, not a mouse trap. Bore a small hole in it to tack it to the joists so it can't be dragged. Set the trigger so that it is heavy, that is, it takes a little more force to spring it. This is important or a squirrel will trip it as soon as he touches it. You want him digging at the trigger. Bait it with a LOT of chunky peanut butter and even add more peanuts to it. I kill squirrels on trees and on the outside fence all the time like that. Find and fix that entrance.

Re: Squirrel in the attic [Re: straycat] #2094440 04/21/17 05:46 PM 04/21/17 05:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,779 Hokes Bluff, AL BrotherTurtle OP 8 point
BrotherTurtle OP 8 point Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,779 Hokes Bluff, AL	Originally Posted By: straycat Live electrical wire, stripped to the copper at one end, slathered in peanut butter, seeds and sunflowers...sitting on a steel plate. I love roasted skwirls! Wow! That's harsh! Very efficient to kill it and cook it at the same time.

Re: Squirrel in the attic [Re: BOFF] #2094443 04/21/17 05:49 PM 04/21/17 05:49 PM
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,779 Hokes Bluff, AL BrotherTurtle OP 8 point
BrotherTurtle OP 8 point Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,779 Hokes Bluff, AL	Originally Posted By: BOFF What are you putting in the trap for bait? God Bless, David B. I used peanut butter and pecans.

Re: Squirrel in the attic [Re: Deadwood] #2094447 04/21/17 05:57 PM 04/21/17 05:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,779 Hokes Bluff, AL BrotherTurtle OP 8 point
BrotherTurtle OP 8 point Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 1,779 Hokes Bluff, AL	Originally Posted By: Deadwood Get an old style wooden RAT TRAP, not a mouse trap. I had thought of this, but not nailing it down. This may be the way to go.

Re: Squirrel in the attic [Re: BrotherTurtle] #2094533 04/22/17 02:06 AM 04/22/17 02:06 AM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 7,978 South of 20/North of 10 North40R 14 point
North40R 14 point Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 7,978 South of 20/North of 10	Koro traps! You can order them from Wildlife Control Services. A big rat trap will probably get the job done slowly 50% of the time. A Koro will kill fast and if it happens to be a non lethal catch the squirrel will still be there. I'd post some pics of them if Photobucket would allow me this morning. You definitely want to seal up there entry points after you catch them or others will move in. Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience. Emerson

Re: Squirrel in the attic [Re: North40R] #2094541 04/22/17 02:26 AM 04/22/17 02:26 AM
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DeerTracker 10 point Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,725 Phenix City, Al.	Move!!! Tried it all. Me and the neighbors killed over 75 last year with pellet guns but they continue to come back. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.