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Cage Traps
It is acknowledged that these traps have accounted for many grey squirrels, but they do have their drawbacks.
Cage traps are usually set on the ground and a major disadvantage is that they catch other animals and birds when set for squirrels. The bait may also be stolen by mice. It is plain that a trap will not catch a squirrel if the bait has been stolen or if it already holds a very unhappy hedgehog or blackbird!
It is known that squirrels held captive in open cage traps on the ground suffer trauma and often injure themselves in their frantic efforts to escape. They are also vulnerable to attack by predators that have been known to inflict terrible injuries on the stricken animal and animal welfare experts recommend covering the cage in a black plastic bin liner.
If you prefer this type of cage trap; approved UK made models can be purchased at: www.elgeeco.co.uk
The Elgeeco is designed to catch squirrels. It is more humane because it does not
catch and cause unnecessary distress to non-
The Elgeeco does not kill or maim and is safe and simple to use.
The Elgeeco attracts and feeds tits and finch size birds.
Pre-
The Elgeeco trap causes less distress to captured squirrels because they are up off the ground and away from the unwelcome attention of foxes, crows, cats and dogs.
The Elgeeco trap is particularly useful in gardens, parks and woodland. During side-
The Elgeeco is a visible attraction to squirrels and birds. It is known that the activity of birds around a feeder will attract the interest of squirrels.
When located in a suitable position, it can be checked regularly from a distance without having to leave your house or vehicle.
The Elgeeco trap can also be used horizontally with the treadle adaptor provided. Squirrels have excellent vision and when the trap is used inside lofts near a dimmed light, squirrels will investigate the cache of food inside the feeder.
