is this the right size trap for squirrel in florida
1588623
its perfect for squirrels I have caught 3 or 4 all unharmed but not happy. when you first get the trap you may have to bend the lever arms with a tool or your hands if you can before it will work properly, but other than that it's a pretty good product.
1588624
I think you would need the next size up. I got 1025 for chipmunks and it works well. One time a squirrel got in and it's tail was kind of hanging out.
1588625
Don't know what kind of squirrels live in Florida, but the full grown rock squirrels here in the desert have about 8" bodies (+tail) and probably weight 5-7 lbs.
2279870
Use the smaller one for rats and squirrels. It works great for small, baby rats, which are about the size of chipmunks. We have one trap with two doors and one with one door. I think we've had a little better success with the one door. Not sure why, but I guess it is because the 2-door one is a little more sensitive and if someone jumps on it, the motion can set it off and close the doors on an empty trap.
2029270
That depends on the size of trap that was bought. Did he get a trap for ground squirrels , moles etc. That trap has small spacing of the bars. He must of got a trap for skunks, ground hogs etc.The larger the trap, the wider the bar spacing The bar spacing is much wider on larger traps
1965152
It just does not work. The deer graze within feet of the unit. I do not know about squirrels since they ar not a problem in my garden but I doubt this thin will help.
1422582
This trap is designed for rats and mice only. It is not recommended for use with squirrels, we apologize for any inconvenience.
1489939
This trap does work for tree squirrels, but I had to make some adjustments. A tree squirrel is a lot bigger than the ground squirrels, and has a lovger reach. They can get their little paws in to the bait through the cage and steal it. I cut a top off a plastic bakery container from the super market, and cut it in half. I secured it, facing the shield, with twist ties. Then I put in the bait. The squirrels couldn't steal the bait. The squirrels can not dig their way out as the cage is all wire, all the way around. Any animal can dig under to get to the bait. But I put the trap on a concrete area, and was able to secure it with garden stakes at the edge of the trap. It couldn't move and it couldn't be dug under. It works.
1718467
We have had this for a while and have not seen any trapped creatures. Baby squirrels can get in until they get too big but don't fit after a while.
2008571
I find using sunflower seeds works well. I would dig a small hole under the trap and put the seeds there otherwise the first squirrel cleans out the bait...if he can't get to all the bait, it'll hopefully catch more than one for you. Also know they get angry when captured and the trap moves around a lot. It'll ruin grass under it so I encourage placing it on dirt or in area where grass isn't a concern.
766177
I agree with Long Island - they must be very small squirrels. I live on the Jersey Shore and the squirrels are too big to get in this feeder. I recommend putting some smaller wire mesh over the existing screening.
1253784
I don't have a squirrel problem so I am not sure. However, I placed this outside to keep the bird poop off my kids swing set... for the first week they stayed away.... then they just perched right next to it on the pole. After a week they knew it wasn't a threat.
1073037
I believe that it will. Mine works great. I did put it in the attic which is where I was having a squirrel problem, though. They're gone but I am afraid to remove it because I don't want them coming back. Good Luck!
2211519
While not in Florida, I figure your wood rats can't be any worse than mine. I've gotten several wood rats using the Motomco trap. I baited using peanut butter getting 2 rats without needing to re-bait the trap. Hope this helps.
1359951
Yes. It works. We had a squirrel in our attic. I set the trap right at the opening and got him. Read my review.
2009646
I believe this size trap is too big for mice. They either dont trip the bar or they slip through the mesh. Mine traps chipmunks successfully so I image it would trap like-sized rats.
1604669
I would ask the manufacturer. It works great on gophers but I've never tried on squirrels. Sorry
451293
Can't help you - No chipmunks here in mid Florida. I would expect it would prevent them from raiding the sunflower supply, but if they find a way to get to it their little critter crew might make the squirrels look like dieters!
1456032
I'm not 100% sure as had to send mine back - it was eaten by the squirrels almost immediately (within 3 days). Sent back to Amazon. Try the Squirrel Buster instead. I've had that one for over 1 year now and it's still amusing to watch the squirrels try to bust into it. Best one on the market