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Skunk
A superior skunk and armadillo trap that is enclosed with solid 24 gauge galvanized steel to protect you from being sprayed, scratched or bitten. Just roll the trap over to release the animal. Powder-coated brown finish for long life and low visibility. Wire mesh door. 5 year warranty against animal damage.
What bait should I use for Skunks?
Chicken entrails, cracknels, fish-canned (sardines) or fresh-insect larvae such as may beetles, crisp bacon, cat food, bread crust coated with peanut butter.
Where should I place the trap?
Set the trap in the travel lanes or near the den. You can do this by placing small pieces of bait leading up to the trap. You can also define a path by placing logs or wood up to the trap will also help.
Armadillo
The armadillo has the ability to climb and burrow. Unfortunately, there are no repellents known to be effective. Trapping may be the best solution. Armadillos can be captured in Tru Catch Trap The best locations to set traps are along pathways to their burrows and along fences or other barriers where the animals may travel. Bait the trap with fresh fruit or earthworms. Worms probably will work the best; fruit might just attract a raccoon or opossum instead. If you use worms, put them in a nylon stocking. This will let the smell out without letting the worms escape. Once you've trapped your armadillo, you can release it away from your yard. To stop it from coming back, you can release it somewhere it is likely to be happy. Try to let it go near water — a lake, stream or pond will do. There should be some amount of brush or other cover nearby for it to hide in.
A word to the warning to those who think that an armadillo is easy to shoot or catch. The armadillo does have poor eyesight but a keen sense of smell. When those armored devils detect danger, they can shift their bodies from park to race before you can bat an eye or draw a bead! For this reason always cock your gun BEFORE closely approaching a docilely rooting prey. If he (or she) raises it's head and sniffs the air, you had better do what you're going to do or you will be glimpsing armadillo tail headed towards the brush before you can draw a breath! Also remember that when frightened an armadillo always runs straight for the hole. If you position yourself between the armadillo's present position and the home hole it will quickly dash towards you when frightened, allowing a better chance for a close encounter. You will have to decide the appropriate technique for this varmint's demise. Don't think that it will be easy. Even after you get rid of one there will be more on the way since female armadillos produce a litter of quadruplets each year. The litter is the same sex and appear identical since they are derived from a single ovum (egg). So if you have an armadillo invasion prepare yourself for a prolonged assault. You must choose the best technique for defense. Let your conscience be your guide.
24" x 11" x 12"
Advice from a customer. skunk trap....use vanilla wafers....otherwise, most of the time, the neighborhood cats will be in the trap in the morning. With a vanilla wafer cookie, the cats aren't there, and you\'ll have the skunk. No kidding...I did it last summer in my back yard
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