Squirrel Traps Outdoor - Squirrel Traps - Ouell Traps - Trap for Squirrels (Small)

After dealing with persistent squirrel intrusions in my yard and having to kill multiple squirrels, I decided to try a squirrel trap to manage the problem humanely. Overall, my experience has been mixed but informative.Effectiveness:The trap has successfully caught several squirrels, which is a positive sign that it works as intended. It’s designed to be baited easily and, when set up correctly, can capture squirrels quickly. However, it does require patience and proper placement to be most effective.Design & Ease of Use:Most squirrel traps I’ve used are fairly straightforward to set up and bait. They typically have a simple trigger mechanism that, once triggered, quickly captures the animal. The trap I used is sturdy and made of durable materials, which is important for repeated use.Humane Considerations:While I’ve had to kill multiple squirrels, I prefer trapping as a more humane alternative to other methods. That said, it’s crucial to check the trap frequently to ensure the captured animals do not suffer unnecessarily. Some traps are designed for live capture, allowing for relocation, which is a more humane option if legal and feasible in your area.Limitations & Tips:Placement is key:** Squirrels are cautious, so placing the trap along their typical pathways and using attractive bait (nuts, seeds, fruit) increases success.Patience required:** Sometimes it takes days or even weeks to catch them all.Legal and ethical considerations:** Check local regulations regarding trapping and relocating wildlife.Overall:A squirrel trap can be an effective tool for managing squirrel populations around your property, especially if used consistently and correctly. While it’s not a quick fix, it offers a more humane and targeted approach compared to lethal methods, provided you check traps regularly and handle animals responsibly.Pros:Effective at capturing squirrelsReusable and durableAllows for humane handling if used properlyGood for targeted pest controlCons:Requires patience and proper placementNot always immediateNeeds regular monitoring to prevent sufferingIf you’re dealing with squirrel issues, a trap can be a useful part of your control strategy—just be prepared for some patience and consistent effort.Would you like a recommendation for a specific trap model or tips on humane release?

Our neighborhood has become over run by the squirrel population. Destroying the garden, ravaging the bird feeders and trying to get into the garage. It was time to take action to prevent any more damage. This trap has been incredibly effective. It is extremely rugged and we'll built. It works, buy it if you have a squirrel problem. For more details, see below.In the last 3 weeks, we have eliminated 15 squirrels and 2 chipmunks with one of these larger sized traps. I'm sure that number would be much higher, had I been home to reset the trap during the day and if I had known about baiting it properly. The count generally goes up over the weekend when I'm home all day and down during the work week when I'm not.My baiting tips. At first I baited as the manufacturer suggested, with a soft granola bar piece on the nail in the trap. That yielded nothing but ants for me. Since the squirrels are going after our bird feeders, I decided to try that. A small pile of peanuts and sunflower seeds in the trap has been very successful. My trick is to make sure the pile is visible with a few accessible where they can be reached. They get a taste and then they are committed. See the attached photo.Make sure the trap is in a safe location. Keep far away from children and pets. This thing will easily break adult fingers, so it could do great damage to children and pets. In my case, I have a fenced in back yard with no kids or pets. If someone came over, I'd be sure to remove the trap. It's a little intimidating setting it the first couple of times, but it's quite easy after only a few tries. Make sure to follow the instructions. I've looked up videos on YouTube and some people were demonstrating it incorrectly. Watch the manufacturer video, if in doubt.Be advised that this trap typically kills the squirrel instantaneous, but not always. I've witnessed it in action. Most of the time it works as intended and breaks the neck of the squirrel and it's over before they know what's happened. I've also seen a squirrel dodge into the trap and get their shoulder into the trap. If that happens, it's not quite so quick, FYI. There have also been a couple of occasions of some blood. Only 2 out of the 15, but I thought it might be worth mentioning. Squirrels don't seem to care about smell, blood or their dead relatives. I've seen squirrels squeeze by a dead one to get the bait. Ruthless little rodents.If you need to reduce your squirrel population, look no further than this we'll engineered beauty.July 2025 update: approaching 80 squirrels that have been taken with this trap. Still functioning great. The only change I've made is to mount the trap on a larger, heavier and wider board, to keep it from getting overturned when a larger squirrel thrashes about for a few seconds if it's not killed instantly. Still plenty of squirrels in the neighborhood, but I'm doing my part to keep the population in check.