i have a friend who has red squirrels eating from there feeder, i told them i cant guarentee results but i can try my hardest to trap them. they have a dog so i would like the trap the squirrels with a live trap. i tried trapping them with a havahart 1022 double door cage with some peanut butter with almonds, oatmeal, and almond extract. the bait got stolen without the trap being set off and im litterly not sure how but any suggestions on bait or tips and tricks to catch these guys would be appreciated.
(I know this isnt the job for me sniper bbb but i have to try and they know ive never trapped them before also its free)

5x5 live trap , peanuts for bait some outside some inside few past the treadle. Salted in the shell works too, peanut butter on treadle with one stuck to it. That’s how I do it, on rooftops I put them on a stick




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alright sounds good, thanks

A rat snap trap screwed to that board baited with peanut butter and sunflower seeds.

they have a dog tho

Weasel box?

thats a good idea, i will try that

sounds like birdseed mixed with a little peanut butter would be my go too also found chocolate chip cookies work well

i will probably use some sunflower seeds

I've had decent luck with this set up. Smear Peanut butter on the roof in back and/or on the sides to get them to work at getting the bait. Sunflower seeds as an added attractant doesn't hurt.

I have had a lot of luck with 2-3 1.5's in a box. Drill a couple holes in the side, place traps inside with bait, collect dead squirrel. And it's dog proof.

A rat trap up side down on a tree with peanut butter.

A tuned, lite to fire 110 body grip set with horizontal jaws on side of a tree. A peanut on the trigger wires for bait.

For squirrels close one door on that double door trap and smear peanut butter on the under side of that door.