How to Catch a Chipmunk
Decide on what trap to buy., Locate your trapping spot., Place your bait., Set your trap., Catch a chipmunk.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide on what trap to buy.
Small rodent traps can be bought online, or at your local hardware store.
They come in two basic types, 1-door and 2-door. 1-Door traps are simpler, and afford for better bait placement, but 2-door traps have a higher catch rate due to the fact that the animal can see through both sides and enter through either. -
Step 2: Locate your trapping spot.
Locate your trapping spot.
Look for signs of chipmunk around your property.
See if you can find a chipmunk hole.
If you have a patio you should look on the border of it.
If you have a deck, you should check under it.
If you can't find any signs of chipmunks, this method works just as well on squirrels. , You'll need to use a bait that the chipmunks can't steal without going in the trap.
Peanut butter works well, as does any sort of nut that is larger than the holes in the mesh of the trap.
Place the bait on the trigger inside the trap, either at the opposite end of the door on a 1-door trap, or in the middle of a 2-door trap. , The trap you bought will have come with its own instructions on how to properly set it.
It usually involves the careful balancing of rods and locks.
After you've set your trap, you'll want to test it by lightly pressing on the trigger plate.
If it doesn't go off, consult the instructions and try again.
After your trap is set, avoid walking close to the trap or disturbing it in any way, as many traps can be quite sensitive. , Check your trap often and regularly.
Once you've caught a chipmunk.
Handle the trap with care.
Wear gloves to avoid being bitten through the mesh.
Check your local laws before releasing your chipmunk outside of your property.After releasing the chipmunk, disinfect the trap before using it again.
Use a disinfectant spray and a cloth to clean the trap. -
Step 3: Place your bait.
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Step 4: Set your trap.
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Step 5: Catch a chipmunk.
Detailed Guide
Small rodent traps can be bought online, or at your local hardware store.
They come in two basic types, 1-door and 2-door. 1-Door traps are simpler, and afford for better bait placement, but 2-door traps have a higher catch rate due to the fact that the animal can see through both sides and enter through either.
Locate your trapping spot.
Look for signs of chipmunk around your property.
See if you can find a chipmunk hole.
If you have a patio you should look on the border of it.
If you have a deck, you should check under it.
If you can't find any signs of chipmunks, this method works just as well on squirrels. , You'll need to use a bait that the chipmunks can't steal without going in the trap.
Peanut butter works well, as does any sort of nut that is larger than the holes in the mesh of the trap.
Place the bait on the trigger inside the trap, either at the opposite end of the door on a 1-door trap, or in the middle of a 2-door trap. , The trap you bought will have come with its own instructions on how to properly set it.
It usually involves the careful balancing of rods and locks.
After you've set your trap, you'll want to test it by lightly pressing on the trigger plate.
If it doesn't go off, consult the instructions and try again.
After your trap is set, avoid walking close to the trap or disturbing it in any way, as many traps can be quite sensitive. , Check your trap often and regularly.
Once you've caught a chipmunk.
Handle the trap with care.
Wear gloves to avoid being bitten through the mesh.
Check your local laws before releasing your chipmunk outside of your property.After releasing the chipmunk, disinfect the trap before using it again.
Use a disinfectant spray and a cloth to clean the trap.
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