chipmunk trap
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09/11/22 11:58 AM
09/11/22 11:58 AM
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Folks, I have a huge problem with a chipmunk destroying my garden. This post will focus on using a snap trap from Walmart. it is sold as a rat trap and seems strong enough. Problem is 70% of time bait gets eaten without engaging. maybe 25% trap fired, but no catch and I only got a mouse once. Please, advise what bait to use and how to setup. I am showing pics. I can squeeze the bait receptacle jaw to hold the bait. What you see now is a raisin in the receptacle and trap is set against backing. Today is the first time I try a raisin. I have used smeared peanut butter before and once salami.
Last edited by trapper_noob; 09/11/22 12:07 PM.
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Re: chipmunk trap
[Re: trapper_noob]
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09/11/22 12:05 PM
09/11/22 12:05 PM
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bait = Peanut butter!
When that doesn't work, get a decent Victor rat trap. The trigger on that style is 'bout worthless.
Good luck
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Re: chipmunk trap
[Re: trapper_noob]
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09/11/22 12:22 PM
09/11/22 12:22 PM
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Screw the trap vertically to a post with the trigger about 4-6 inches off the ground so they have to stand to get the bait. Deadly!
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Re: chipmunk trap
[Re: warrior]
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09/11/22 12:23 PM
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@warrior > Make some double ended weasel boxes. Bait with fruit and nut bird seed mix trailed in and WCS squirrel paste. Set on location and travel routes. Chippies love running edges.
can you refer me to the blueprint for the trap or a video showing how to build it?
Last edited by trapper_noob; 09/11/22 01:08 PM.
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Re: chipmunk trap
[Re: trapper_noob]
#7669204
09/11/22 01:26 PM
09/11/22 01:26 PM
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This is the style the others are talking about. this one is even worse than the big one. I have it and it cannot catch even mice. it is too weak and the chipmunk/rat will escape even if trapped. This is the same size as the other one, rat sized, not mouse sized. They make them in two sizes. This is the M326 model, made for big rats. Here they are side by side...
Last edited by ~ADC~; 09/11/22 01:28 PM.
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Re: chipmunk trap
[Re: Don]
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09/11/22 02:28 PM
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Screw the trap vertically to a post with the trigger about 4-6 inches off the ground so they have to stand to get the bait. Deadly! Sir, You are brilliant. This beast had driven me to tears for two months and now I got him within 2 hours. Trappers' salute to you. You saved me.
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Re: chipmunk trap
[Re: trapper_noob]
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09/11/22 03:38 PM
09/11/22 03:38 PM
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Screw the trap vertically to a post with the trigger about 4-6 inches off the ground so they have to stand to get the bait. Deadly! Sir, You are brilliant. This beast had driven me to tears for two months and now I got him within 2 hours. Trappers' salute to you. You saved me. .....only on Tman.....Got to love this place.
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Re: chipmunk trap
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09/11/22 03:46 PM
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Screw the trap vertically to a post with the trigger about 4-6 inches off the ground so they have to stand to get the bait. Deadly! Sir, You are brilliant. This beast had driven me to tears for two months and now I got him within 2 hours. Trappers' salute to you. You saved me. that is great , my neighbor would use suet and set 4 traps pans facing the center to up his odds of getting a catch those little buggers are good at getting it cleaned out make them work the set to take the bait ! that is a very T-Man idea
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