Pest Management Professional, September 2010
determined to use this type of trap then precaution is needed when placing and setting the trap With a modified wooden or plastic box to accommodate the body gripper it can be mounted to the side of a building or to a tree trunk with the bait placed well inside the set Placing the trap under eves or drain down spouts works well The body gripper can also be placed inside attics thus reducing the ratio of non target catches Rat Traps and Baiting Using an ordinary rat trap for capturing and killing grey squirrels is not advisable These types of traps are not strong enough to do the job properly The best baits to use in traps are unshelled peanuts hazelnuts walnuts corn or other native nuts and acorns to your region Peanut butter is considered excellent bait but it should be checked often as it has a tendency to go rancid over time It is always advisable to check with your state Fish Wildlife Department or the Department of Agriculture for lethal controls of squirrels PMP You can reach Kania with Kania Industries in British Columbia Canada at 250 716 1685 www mypmp net SEPTEMBER 2010 PEST MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL 89
You must have JavaScript enabled to view digital editions.
