How to Build a Squirrel Trap
Squirrels are adorable little creatures with big fluffy tails but when they're in your yard they can become a nuisance. They get into your bird feeders, destroy your crops and eat your pet's food. You need to build a squirrel trap. Of course, it will be a humane trap so you can relocate the squirrel. Follow these steps to build a squirrel trap. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Six pieces 1 x 2-inch welded steel mesh
- 16 lengths 25 x 3-mm angled steel
- Two 25-inch pieces of 8 mm steel rods
- One 20-inch piece of 8 mm steel rod
- 2 hinges
- Tie wire
Instructions
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Tie the box together temporarily using nylon cable ties. This includes all four sides and the back end. Make sure it is sturdy enough to hold its shape while you weld it together.
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Grab two pieces of the 14-inch square steel tubes and two of the 13-inch tubes. Weld these tubes together to make an exact square. Repeat this with the remaining steel tubes.
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Weld the squares to the opening of the cage and the piece of mesh for the door. Now hinge the door to the opening of the cage with the two hinges.
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Connect two guide rods to the outer edge of the wire mesh box. Weld it to the locking rod so that when the trap is triggered the locking rod will secure the door in place.
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Secure the wire mesh together with tie wire. Do not leave any gaps because the squirrel may get wild when trapped and bust out of the box.
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Run a string from the door to the inside back of the cage. Place a loop in the string and hook it over a small protruding piece of wire then place a piece of bait on top of it. When the squirrel pulls the bait off the end of the wire it will release the string slamming the door shut behind it.
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Take the squirrel somewhere safe and release it back into the wild. Make sure not to release it in someone else's yard or an area in which it can be harmed.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure this squirrel trap is legal in your area before attempting to build it.
