| Well, if you remember the old kid's joke, "How do | | | | door is just as good as two, and is cheaper, too! |
| you catch a squirrel?" the answer is "Climb a tree and | | | | Others agree in that it is the user's preference which |
| act like a nut!" | | | | really dictates. |
| But, in reality, to catch a squirrel, many people swear | | | | Some cages come with covers. The covers are |
| by "live traps", i.e., the kind of traps which catch a | | | | placed over the cage after the squirrel is in it. The |
| squirrel "alive". This allows you to then transport the | | | | covers are more for the trapper than the squirrel. |
| squirrel to another area and release it again. | | | | Some people (trappers) don't want to get near the |
| So what do you need to look for when buying a trap | | | | trapped squirrel. |
| - | | | | Other things to consider. |
| First, before you do any purchasing or trapping, it is a | | | | Some manufacturers sell squirrel "controllers". These |
| good idea to check your local and state ordinances. | | | | allow the squirrel to enter but not escape (or exit). |
| In some areas, trapping squirrels is regulated and only | | | | Some of these controllers can be extended for |
| professionals can legally trap squirrels. | | | | multiple squirrels. (this has to be purchased |
| Here are a few things to look for in a trap: | | | | separately) |
| Is the cage bare galvanized wire, or is it coated? | | | | One of the largest, and best known manufacturers |
| Coated cages will last longer. | | | | of these type of cages is Havahart. |
| Is it big enough? Some say the smallest should be | | | | Depending on how many squirrels you are up against, |
| seven inch square by 24 inch. If you get a big squirrel | | | | you may not need to buy a cage but maybe just |
| in a small cage, their tail may get stuck in the door | | | | rent one. These "live" traps cost anywhere from |
| which may help them get out. | | | | maybe $20 to $90. Obviously renting them is much |
| Does it have one or two doors? Some say that one | | | | much cheaper - if you only use it once. |