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Good-nature trap #8645982
08/07/26 02:49 PM
08/07/26 02:49 PM
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Hunter23 Offline OP
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Those of you who have used these .what bait works best on chipmunks for you.
I have used there nut gel, commercial adc baits and peanut butter. I have watched several chipmunks and pine squirrels ignore the bait inside it. I turned the trap so they can see inside it , pre baited , spread several baits just below the trap on the post its attached to. Nothing. Its been monitored with a cell cam for over a month. They seem like a good solution if they would actually get visits.

Re: Good-nature trap [Re: Hunter23] #8646025
08/07/26 05:58 PM
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I just use a weasel box with a rat trap inside. I screw the rat trap down. Holes in both ends, I cover one hole with welded wire. All I ever use for bait is black sunflower seeds just a few in the inside and a few on the outside. I use the rat trap with the large yellow pan.


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Re: Good-nature trap [Re: Hunter23] #8646385
08/08/26 07:08 PM
08/08/26 07:08 PM
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I have both the A24 (rodent) and A18 (squirrel) traps and have been unsuccessful at using them regardless of bait, presentation, or setting, even in a target rich environment. They have been very disappointing and I share your frustration.

I have been successful using rat traps in a box. I have wood boxes that hold four each and a few plastic ones that hold singles.

Last edited by oneoldboot; 08/08/26 07:08 PM. Reason: Grammer counts
Re: Good-nature trap [Re: Hunter23] #8646445
08/08/26 09:40 PM
08/08/26 09:40 PM
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I’ve had great luck with them on rats, mice, and chippies. I’ve used their Nutella stuff and pb. You have to set the height off the ground correctly. Attach it to a stake. Then drive the stake in to the correct height. I only have the A24.

Re: Good-nature trap [Re: Hunter23] #8650496
08/19/26 01:56 AM
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I've killed close to 400 california ground squirrels and 85 chipmunks with them this summer plus assorted rats (maybe 20) and a half dozen mice.

I use salted peanuts in the shell and then I fill the cap with peanut flour and screw it on.

The peanut flour sifts out some when the thing goes off and gives the next one a taste.

Don't use gooey sticky stuff, it just makes a mess, dry peanuts will knock the shitt of them.

I build an incline platform out of a 2x6, I drill holes on the top and bottom top gets a spike with a head on it and bottom gets the point to stick in the ground and stabilize it.

I want the ramp so they roll of and get out of the way for the next one.

It doesn't have to be much, I cut a foot to 18 inches and put a 1x1 for a foot hold so they can shove their head up in there.

One (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) of a device, I've got about 20 of them out.

Last edited by nvjb; 08/19/26 01:59 AM.
Re: Good-nature trap [Re: nvjb] #8650525
08/19/26 06:17 AM
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Thanks. I will try that. I haven't gotten a single taker on any of the bait I've used.

Re: Good-nature trap [Re: Hunter23] #8650727
08/19/26 08:36 PM
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It sounds like you’re setting too high. Mice, chipmunks, etc aren’t that picky. Rats can be.

Re: Good-nature trap [Re: EatenByLimestone] #8651892
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I think rats are wary of new things in their environment.
I've heard that from others and it squares with my exoerience.

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