What Is Good Squirrel Bait? 
If you have a backyard squirrel problem, you should know what makes good squirrel bait. Besides peanut butter, other options include Katyee’s Squirrel and Critter Blend, Ditrac Ground Squirrel Bait, and Ramik Lure. In this article, I’ll share my experience with these products. I hope you find this information useful! Keep reading to learn more!
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Ditrac Ground Squirrel Bait
Ditrac Ground Squirrel Baiting station consists of a tamper-resistant bait box containing 0.005 percent Diphacinone, a non-restricted use rodenticide. This bait station is designed for use in California, where the ground squirrels are a significant pest problem. Whether used indoors or outdoors, Ditrac Ground Squirrel Bait is effective at controlling ground squirrels. It’s non-toxic and is effective on ground squirrels within 100 feet of man-made structures. It’s recommended to use bait stations with tamper-resistant locks or other means of preventing access to the bait station.
Katyee’s Squirrel and Critter Blend
You can make a variety of different squirrel traps to catch the little critters that have invaded your yard. If you want to be extra cautious, use Katyee’s Squirrel and Critter Blend, which is a safe, non-toxic formula that the squirrels love. You can also mix it with bird seed in your backyard bird feeders.
Ditrac
Ditrac Ground Squirrel Bait is a first generation anticoagulant formulated for California and Nevada ground squirrels. It competes with the natural food source of the California Ground Squirrel. These products work effectively against the California Ground Squirrel. Ditrac is an excellent choice for homeowners who are worried about squirrel problems. The tamper-resistant bait stations are easy to install and are ideal for residential properties with large numbers of ground squirrels.
Ramik Lure
If you want to get rid of squirrels, you should consider using a product like Ramik lure. This squirrel bait is designed with the squirrel in mind and will work best when combined with fresh produce. It’s safe for your family and pets to use and is made with non-poisonous food grade ingredients. The bait is available in different species-specific scents. The bait is available in a screw-top container that will ensure squirrels won’t be able to eat it.
Peanut butter
There are many types of squirrel bait, but peanut butter is one of the easiest and most effective. You can buy peanut butter at a grocery store, or spread it on a piece of bread and place it in an area where the squirrels frequent. The best part about peanut butter is that it’s easy to spread and stick to surfaces, so it’s easy to lure a squirrel with it. If you don’t have peanut butter on hand, you can substitute sunflower seeds or unsalted peanuts.
Orange slices
Aside from peanut butter, you can also use peanuts or other types of nuts or seeds. You can place the bait in an airtight container and store the fresh nuts or seeds in a separate small plastic bag. This is an easy bait to use and will attract squirrels quickly. Also, you can try peanut butter-flavored anticoagulant block bait which you can place where squirrels are most likely to visit. You can place a jar of peanut butter-flavored anticoagulant block bait in strategic areas of the yard.
KAPUT
If you are looking for a good squirrel bait, KAPUT is the one for you. This product uses three key ingredients to effectively solve your gnawing problems. The first ingredient is oat groats, which attract squirrels to eat it. The second ingredient, imidacloprid, is an insect neurotoxin that kills fleas. These three ingredients work together to create a product that is safe for your family and pets. In fact, you can use KAPUT Bait anywhere.
What is a good type of food to use as bait for squirrels?
Answer 1: Many people report that unhusked sunflower seeds are a good type of bait to use for squirrels.
What is another good type of food to use as bait for squirrels?
Answer 2: Peanuts in the shell are also a good type of bait to use for squirrels.
What is yet another good type of food to use as bait for squirrels?
Answer 3: Corn on the cob is also a good type of bait to use for squirrels.
What is a fourth good type of food to use as bait for squirrels?
Answer 4: Some people also say that pumpkin seeds work well as bait for squirrels.
Where is a good place to put the bait for squirrels?
Answer 5: Many people place the bait on a flat surface such as a piece of plywood so that the squirrel has to stand on its hind legs to reach the food.
What is another good place to put the bait for squirrels?
Answer 6: Some people also place the bait in a small container such as a margarine tub so that the squirrel has to reach into the container to get the food.
What is a third good place to put the bait for squirrels?
Answer 7: Some people also hang the bait from a string or wire so that the squirrel has to jump to get the food.
What is a fourth good place to put the bait for squirrels?
Answer 8: Some people also bury the bait in the ground so that the squirrel has to dig to get the food.
How do you know if the bait is working?
Answer 9: You will know the bait is working if you see squirrels coming to the area where you have placed the bait.
What should you do if the bait is not working?
Answer 10: If the bait is not working you may need to try a different type of food or a different method of placing the bait.
What is a good type of trap to use for squirrels?
Answer 11: A wire cage trap is a good type of trap to use for squirrels.
How do you bait the trap?
Answer 12: You can bait the trap with the same types of food that are good for bait such as unhusked sunflower seeds peanuts in the shell corn on the cob or pumpkin seeds.
Where do you place the trap?
Answer 13: Many people place the trap near a tree or other type of structure where the squirrels are known to travel.
How do you know when the trap is working?
Answer 14: You will know the trap is working when you see squirrels in the trap.
What do you do with the squirrels once they are in the trap?
Answer 15: Once the squirrels are in the trap you can release them in a wooded area away from your home or property.
Jessica Watson is a PHD holder from the University of Washington. She studied behavior and interaction between squirrels and has presented her research in several wildlife conferences including TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg.
