This is a seasonal ritual at our house. I hear the mice move in with the cool weather and I get out the mousetraps. A tiny bit of peanut butter in the bait cup and they are caught. If I don't get all of them with the trap the rest seem to move on to safer pastures somewhere else after enough of their buddies have been killed.”

I would like to thank your company for making the "perfect" mouse trap. I have tried at least 20 other trap brands and they have all had various degrees of success, but none work as well as yours. My daughter bought me six (6) of your mouse traps for my birthday and after setting all of these traps around two of our properties, I was amazed at the response. Best traps I have found on the market.”
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Within thirty minutes or less of placing the Snap-E® Mousetrap, I had a dead mouse. I used some candy a mouse had eaten into as bait. I am ordering six more. These traps work! I have had about twenty of the old wooden ones sitting out around the house for three week and caught NOTHING!”
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I'm catching mice every night in my greenhouse with these Snap-E® Mousetraps. They are so easy to set that I don't even flinch any more as I reset them - they never snap while they are being set. I've tried lots of different brands of mousetraps and these are far superior to the rest.”
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I have set thousands of these traps while running Thoroughspect and have never found a better trap ever. The traps are exactly what a mousetrap should be in that they are fast-reacting, easy to set and release. In addition, they have a visible yellow bar that can be seen in crawl spaces and attics to see if they have been triggered.
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Squirrels

Have squirrel problems or an infestation? Learn all about squirrels, including the many different species of squirrels you may find near your home or business, and your options to eradicate and prevent them using squirrel traps and trapping techniques.

SQUIRREL FACTS

Squirrels have major and minor food preferences. Favorite foods include fruits, nuts and seeds. Peanuts and peanut butter are superior baits. Walnuts and apples are good baits since they may naturally occur in the squirrel's diet.

Tree squirrel diets vary by species and are determined by their habitat and season of the year.

Tree squirrels do not hibernate, but tend to store great quantities of food, often in excess of that needed.

Fewer than half the species of ground squirrels are considered pests. Most ground squirrels are found west of the Mississippi River. Ground squirrels hibernate during the winter months.

Ground squirrels are common problems in yards and gardens, living in a burrow system—often with other squirrels. While they can climb trees, they primarily spend their time on their ground, whereas tree squirrels will never burrow and retreat to trees when frightened.

SIGNS OF SQUIRRELS

If squirrels are in the attic or garage, the occupant will likely hear them moving about, even if he/she has not seen them; however, their noise and physical evidence can sometimes be confused with that of chipmunks, wood rats or roof rats. Utility companies report that tree squirrels often cause loss of electrical and telephone service by gnawing into cables and stripping insulation.

The most common points of entry for a squirrel in a building are roof vents including power fans, gable louver vents, soffit vents, deteriorated facia boards behind the rain gutters and construction gaps at inside or outside corners.

If a squirrel has appeared in the basement, it has most likely come down the chimney and out the furnace damper opening. Whenever a chimney flue is the likely point of entry be sure to check for obstructions caused by accumulated nest material.

SQUIRREL TRAPPING TIPS

Before undertaking reduction control of ground squirrels, it is important to check with the local wildlife or conservation agency because some species are threatened or endangered or protected in some states. In areas where the squirrels are known to be possible disease carriers, particularly in the West, live or dead animals should never be handled without wearing protective gloves.

Wire screen cage-style box traps (such as the Kage-All® Small Animal Trap) are the most appropriate live capture and release trap for squirrels. Wire-screen cage-style traps are more durable than those made of sheet metal.

For best results, traps should be pre-baited for several days with the doors secured in an open position; when the bait is readily taken, the traps can be reset and baited.

Baited sets are the most widely acceptable and sure-fire of trap sets for catching nuisance squirrels.

Blind sets are most successful in the taking of squirrels. For example, if the squirrel is inside the building and is using only one or two small entry holes, a live trap can be fixed across the openings, leaving the squirrel no option except to enter the trap.

Open trail sets are generally ineffective due to the cautious nature of squirrels. When faced with a trap in its path, the agile squirrel will usually find a way to avoid the trap.

Be certain all the target squirrels are removed prior to the repair of the entry hole(s). A squirrel can do extensive and unnecessary damage in its efforts to escape or return through a premature repair job.

There are around 285 species. Squirrels are generally small animals, ranging in size from the African pygmy squirrel and least pygmy squirrel at 3.9-5.5 inches in total length to the Bhutan giant flying squirrel at up to 4 ft in total length, and several marmot species, which can weigh 18 lbs or more. Squirrels typically have slender bodies with bushy tails and large eyes. In general, their fur is soft and silky, though much thicker in some species than others. The coat color of squirrels is highly variable between-and often even within-species.

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Eastern gray squirrels are excellent foragers, searching for nuts, seeds, and other plants. Like many squirrels, the eastern gray squirrel stores its food in preparations for winter. They have a very keen sense of smell, which they use to locate their buried food caches.

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What You Need To Know About The Eastern Gray Squirrel

What do eastern gray squirrels look like?
- Dark gray to light gray fur with hints of red
- White belly and white-tipped tail fur
- They don’t have a white ring around their eye like other species
- Body length ranges from 14-20 inches
- Tail length ranges from 5-9 inches
What do eastern gray squirrels eat?
- Favor nuts, seeds, flowers, and buds from trees
- Will eat corn and wheat
Where do eastern gray squirrels live?
- They primarily live in the eastern part of North America
- Mostly in woodland areas

What You Need To Know About Eastern Gray Squirrel Infestations

What are the signs of an eastern gray squirrel infestation?
- Notable presence on your property and seeing them get food from sources such as bird feeders
Why do eastern gray squirrels invade my home or business?
- Availability of shelter, food, and water
How do I get rid of eastern gray squirrels?
- Before undertaking reduction control of squirrels, it is essential to check with the local wildlife or conservation agency because some species are threatened, endangered, or protected in some states
- Live trapping is one way to get rid of squirrels

Tips To Prevent Eastern Gray Squirrel Infestations

- Use Kage-All® Small Animal Trap

Western Gray Squirrel

The western gray squirrel is another aboral (tree) rodent that lives in forested areas of the western part of the United States. Their habitat range is much smaller than that of its cousin, the eastern gray squirrel. This species however is known to be much more timid and shy than its eastern counterpart.

What You Need To Know About Western Gray Squirrels

What do western gray squirrels look like?
- Dark-gray top coat
- Pure white belly coat
- Long bushy tail
- 17-24 inches long

What do western gray squirrels eat?
- Will eat berries, nuts, seeds, and the eggs of small birds

Where do western gray squirrels live?
- Habitat extends from California to Washington state
- Lives in nests built into trees

What You Need To Know About Western Gray Squirrel Infestations

What are the signs of a western gray squirrel infestation?
- Notable presence on your property and seeing them get food from sources such as bird feeders
Why do western gray squirrels invade my home or business?
- Availability of shelter, food, and water
How do I get rid of western gray squirrels?
- Before undertaking reduction control of squirrels, it is important to check with the local wildlife or conservation agency because some species are threatened or endangered or protected in some states
- Live trapping is one way to get rid of squirrels

Tips To Prevent Western Gray Squirrel Infestations

- Use Kage-All® Small Animal Trap

American Red Squirrel

The American red squirrel is one of a handful of squirrels classified as pine squirrels. They feed primarily on conifer cones, and much of their territorial range centers around where conifer trees are found. However, they are very territorial and do not get along well with other squirrel species. One example of this is that while conifer trees cover the pacific coast, the American red squirrel avoids this area due to the presence of the Douglas squirrel.

What You Need To Know About American Red Squirrels

What do American red squirrels look like?
- Small size (11-14 inches in length)
- Reddish fur and a white underbelly

What do American red squirrels eat?
- Mainly grains
- Tree buds, insects, bulbs, roots, bird eggs, seeds of pines, and spring-fruiting trees
- White spruce seeds, mushrooms, and berries
- Lives in nests built into trees

Where do American red squirrels live?
- Their territory covers the east coast to the great plains
- Lives in nests built into tree

What You Need To Know About American Red Squirrel Infestations

What are the signs of an American red squirrel infestation?
- Notable presence on your property and seeing them get food from sources such as bird feeders
Why do American red squirrels invade my home or business?
- Availability of shelter, food, and water
How do I get rid of American red squirrels?
- Before undertaking reduction control of squirrels, it is important to check with the local wildlife or conservation agency because some species are threatened, endangered, or protected in some states
- Live trapping is one way to get rid of squirrels

Tips To Prevent American Red Infestations

- Use Kage-All® Small Animal Trap

Fox Squirrel

The fox squirrel is the largest native tree squirrel species in North America. Due to the color of their fur and ability to coexist with other squirrel species, the fox squirrel is sometimes mistaken for a red squirrel.

What You Need To Know About Fox Squirrels

What do fox squirrels look like?
- Large in size (17-27 inches long)
- Large tail (7-13 inches long)
- Brownish-gray fur with a brownish-orange underbelly

What do fox squirrels eat?
- Tree buds, insects, bulbs, roots, bird eggs, seeds of pines, and spring-fruiting trees
- In agricultural areas, they will eat corn, soybeans, oats, wheat, and fruit

Where do fox squirrels live?
- Their territory covers the east coast to the great plains
- Lives in nests built into tree

What You Need To Know About Fox Squirrel Infestations

What are the signs of an fox squirrel infestation?
- Notable presence on your property and seeing them get food from sources such as bird feeders
Why do fox squirrels invade my home or business?
- Availability of shelter, food, and water
How do I get rid of fox squirrels?
- Before undertaking reduction control of squirrels, it is important to check with the local wildlife or conservation agency because some species are threatened, endangered, or protected in some states
- Live trapping is one way to get rid of squirrels

Tips To Prevent Fox Squirrel Infestations

- Use Kage-All® Small Animal Trap

Before undertaking reduction control of squirrels, it is essential to check with the local wildlife or conservation agency because some species are threatened, endangered, or protected in some states. In areas where the squirrels are known to be possible disease carriers, particularly in the West, live or dead animals should never be handled without wearing protective gloves.

For best results, traps should be pre-baited for several days with the doors secured in an open position; when the bait is readily taken, the traps can be reset and baited.

Baited sets are the most widely acceptable and sure-fire of trap sets for catching nuisance squirrels.

Blind sets are most successful in the taking of squirrels. For example, if the squirrel is inside the building and uses only one or two small entry holes, a live trap can be fixed across the openings, leaving the squirrel no option except to enter the trap.

Open trail sets are generally ineffective due to the cautious nature of squirrels. When faced with a trap in its path, the agile squirrel will usually find a way to avoid the trap.

Be sure all the target squirrels are removed before the repair of the entry hole(s). A squirrel can do extensive and unnecessary damage to escape or return through a premature repair job.

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