I built it. The first couple of times I baited the trap, when I returned the bait was gone and the door was still open. Maybe we've got smaller squirrels. I hit upon fine tuning the balance point. I put a 3" screw in the back of the trap and started hanging large washers on it until a light touch would tip the trap. Bingo!
I can see that this works by the weight of the squirrel, not so easily set off as most bought traps. The fact that he makes multiple trips inside is good, it gets his trust before he's trapped. Very good design, maybe some company will buy your design, hope you patented it.
Excellent build. The only thing I would change is to put a metal cap on the sealed end so they can't chew through it. I have a different designed trap made of wood and that's what the squirrel did was chew through the wood.
Fantastic idea for the hardware cloth! I buy the rolls because it's handy to have, but honestly, I try to avoid buying stuff for "future me" because it ends up as clutter.
Love the simple construction and assembly. I've been trapping squirrels for years and most that get in my traps destroy them trying to get out. Metal or wood. They just don't care lol.
First, I agreed to your guidelines for leaving a comment. I've never seen that before.and I think it's pretty cool.😀 Anyway, squirrels are my fav animal. They are so cute in your video!!! I don't think I'd ever need to capture one. But your inventiveness is what tickles me every single time! ☺️ You def leave all the guesswork out. You think of all the details and make it easy for anyone to follow!
I totally agree with you that he takes all the guesswork out and explains things so clearly....but I am confused with your first sentence. Are there actually guidelines for leaving a comment or was this an inside joke I didn't get?
Thank you for this excellent video with clear instructions. I have made a lot of money repairing squirrel damage on houses. Too bad you let that squirrel go free. If cooked right, squirrels are good tasting. However, judging from the damage a squirrel can do, some squirrels will bust out of this trap.
Love your videos and this one is going right to my private Help playlist! I fed the cardinals this summer and I had a very fun time watching a very piggish striped chipmunk eat a lot of it or haul it away in overstuffed cheek sacks. I appreciate that when you release an idea it's very detailed and usually fully developed. Next on my build list is one of those clear bird feeders that attach to the window. Have a good one, Chris!
Use plexiglass for the rear plug on the metal tube. Being able to see thru the tube will get the squirrel to enter further and eliminate the chance that the squirrel is spooked before he gets to the bait past the pivot point. Trust me, it’ll make a big difference. (Wildlife trapper/relocator)
This trap is simple, yet effective and creative to say the least. I absolutely love your videos. I did have a question though....what would I need to modify in order to use this trap to catch rats?
Except for moving the trap with the skunk in it. There’s a skunk underneath my house right now. Not sure what to about him… certainly don’t want any baby skunks.
Great video, well executed and really fun cinematography. However, I prefer my grey squirrel traps to have a more mortal nature to them. If you want a humane death trap I recommend the A18 grey squirrel trap. it kills instantly and leaves the remains for scavengers without any poison or lead to be ingested. powered by CO2 cartridges it is self resetting and has enough charge for 18 triggerings.
Very ingenious and well explained. In the U.K. it is illegal to release a grey squirrel once captured so do you have any tips on how to humanely dispatch a squirrel, please?
My 8 yo daughter has suddenly taken to trapping squirrels. She setup a basket with a stick on a string that she can pull and will sit there for hours waiting to catch one. She actually caught one a few weeks ago! But now it's getting too cold, so I'd like to help her build one that she doesn't have to camp. This looks like a great design! Do you have a rough estimate on the cost of the supplies?
Excellent video. Is that enough wood to keep it just below the surface in the pool?? 😜 I do love animals and would never do that, you could have saved me quite a bit of money many years ago when I bought live traps. You do have to drive them quite a distance or they will be back.
What sort of camera(s) do you use in the creation of your videos? The quality is exceptional and kudos to your editing and production skills. At least one of your cameras must be fairly small, to allow views from within the tube of the trap.
Thanks for that!! I used a GoPro Session 5. It is a small cube about 1 1/2" square. Unfortunately they don't make it anymore, but you can source out used ones.
I really enjoyed the bird feeder and this video so much! I was just wondering why you need to trap squirrels? Is it to relocate them from your yard to somewhere else?
I don't like to modify anyone's designs but I added a pump pellet gun and then pet the squirrel with it in the head area , Squirrel lays around for a while then let's you pick him up , then just take him to a new spot in the woods and release him , He gets lost and can't find his way back to your house ever again or second option you can invite him to dinner with some of his favorite vegetables and you play a joke on him by covering him in Flour .
How about a design that can catch many squirrels? I want to put it out overnight and hopefully catch many by the morning so I only visit the trap once per day?
Squirrels do not come out at night. Early morning to dusk is their active time. They are very territorial so they won't approach a trap that has a squirrel in it already.
He's correct about 1 thing. Squirrels come out twice in the day time. No night activity. They don't care about previous smells or human smells on traps. There main concern is getting bait from trap. They do make traps that will get several Squirrels at the same time. You can buy them pre-made or make them yourself. Very effective. Trust me, if you have a lot of Squirrels and they're hungry you'll get them all in one live trap. It's a wire type trap.
Looks like the critter has bent some of the wires in the mesh by the time you arrived. I think a more substantial screen material is warranted. Also I don't quite understand why the triangles have different sized holes in them. How does that protect the trapped squirrel?
I use a Havahart (R) live animal trap, about $35, no tools of any kind, assembly time = zero. Bait = Peanut butter is irresistible for squirrels. Of course the next question is where do you transplant the squirrel. I use the six-mile rule to a location near trees, vegetation and a water source.
I built it. The first couple of times I baited the trap, when I returned the bait was gone and the door was still open. Maybe we've got smaller squirrels. I hit upon fine tuning the balance point. I put a 3" screw in the back of the trap and started hanging large washers on it until a light touch would tip the trap. Bingo!
Perfect! Yes, sometimes to get it to balance just right you can do what you did. Good job!
@paddlepedal. Brilliant!
I can see that this works by the weight of the squirrel, not so easily set off as most bought traps. The fact that he makes multiple trips inside is good, it gets his trust before he's trapped. Very good design, maybe some company will buy your design, hope you patented it.
I love the detailed descriptions, camera angles, and clarity. Well done!
You could build it to scale for mice.rats and raccoons. Very nice trap,great job!
Actually that's what I did! I made small versions for mice using ABS pipe. Great minds think alike!!
great done. You ate the Leonatdo da Vinci of this century
Excellent build. The only thing I would change is to put a metal cap on the sealed end so they can't chew through it.
I have a different designed trap made of wood and that's what the squirrel did was chew through the wood.
That is one cool squirrel trap, genius in its design simplicity, The squirrel seemed very nervous and suspicious though lol
Fantastic. That is one of the nicest squirrel traps I've seen.
Fantastic idea for the hardware cloth! I buy the rolls because it's handy to have, but honestly, I try to avoid buying stuff for "future me" because it ends up as clutter.
Heh I feel you. My shed is a reverse time capsule.
That's sheer genius right there!
Lol! It looked like a squirrel cannon when he let that tree rat go! 😆
Shear genius and simplistic! Love it !
I really love your videos. It’s always a pleasure to find a new one. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
Always love the squirrel traps👍
I thought at first you were catching them for dinner. Lol but I finished reading and was happy you released them. 😊
I was sad they went free. 😮💨
You can tell, Chris loves squirrels really! 🐿
I prefer capture to killing them.
A fun project that I hope to do. Nice clear instructions too. Thx!
They surely have tons of fun with you there! Great invention!
Genius!! I can't wait to build one.
Genius. Thanks for sharing. Much respect.
Love the simple construction and assembly. I've been trapping squirrels for years and most that get in my traps destroy them trying to get out. Metal or wood. They just don't care lol.
Why would you do that?
@@odinata I don't destroy the animals. I take them to a great area and release them.
The professional squirrel frustrater strikes again
Great info and instructions thank you.
I love it when a bully chases the first one away and then gets trapped! 😂
First, I agreed to your guidelines for leaving a comment. I've never seen that before.and I think it's pretty cool.😀 Anyway, squirrels are my fav animal. They are so cute in your video!!! I don't think I'd ever need to capture one. But your inventiveness is what tickles me every single time! ☺️ You def leave all the guesswork out. You think of all the details and make it easy for anyone to follow!
Thanks for that nice feedback!
I totally agree with you that he takes all the guesswork out and explains things so clearly....but I am confused with your first sentence. Are there actually guidelines for leaving a comment or was this an inside joke I didn't get?
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing and caring enough to make it a live trap. 😊👍
You do such a great job with your videos and projects. Thanks.
Thanks for that nice feedback!
Pretty sure that you're an engineer. Nice plan
Actually I'm not.
Best squirrel trap I've seen so far. 👌
Just wanted to let you know this trap works. Relocated three squirrels from my backyard.Thank you
Always enjoy your videos ... in my neighborhood , a couple of them would be dinner. All the best!
Many have commented that they like to eat squirrel.
You are a madman! I like it, YES!
Geniale Konstruktion. Chapeau!
Hey Chris your quite the craftsman when it comes to these traps I enjoyed this one. Much love from England
Back at cha from CANADA!!
COOL trap. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent-going to make one this week-thanks
If you got lot of tools,then it will be easier to make😅😅😅awesome Sir.
Simple and works!
You are a very good videographer.❤
Thank you very much for that great feedback!
Nice work, Chris!
Excellent idea about the dollar store mesh replacement piece.
Hey Chris Thanks for sharing the detailed dimensions. And the engineering behind it all ...
Thanks for watching!
My pleasure..Chris
Simple and effective. I like it 👌
Brilliant!
Love it! Very clever and useful. Keep. It coming!
Thank you! Will do!
Now that is super creative. I'll take 2 please to help my little friends out of the area. 😁
Simple yet effective.
Thank you for this excellent video with clear instructions. I have made a lot of money repairing squirrel damage on houses. Too bad you let that squirrel go free. If cooked right, squirrels are good tasting. However, judging from the damage a squirrel can do, some squirrels will bust out of this trap.
Pretty clever!
very good idea
A squirrel will go right in if he sees a whole walnut.
Clever, as always. Thanks
Thanks again!
Love your videos and this one is going right to my private Help playlist! I fed the cardinals this summer and I had a very fun time watching a very piggish striped chipmunk eat a lot of it or haul it away in overstuffed cheek sacks. I appreciate that when you release an idea it's very detailed and usually fully developed. Next on my build list is one of those clear bird feeders that attach to the window. Have a good one, Chris!
No squirrels were harmed in the making of this video. They were captured and released into Mark Rober's backyard.
Le meilleur système !
Oubliez tous les autres.
This was so satisfying and asmr
Awesome design 👍
Easy and fun DIY 👍
Thanks a lot 😊
Very innovative
Great job! The only thing I'd change is modifying the center teeter on the bottom, putting two 45 degree angles on it so it teeter's a bit easier.
You'll find after you make one that that is not necessary. It moves quite easily with the squared off edge.
Very nice!
Genial, muy bien pensado
Use plexiglass for the rear plug on the metal tube. Being able to see thru the tube will get the squirrel to enter further and eliminate the chance that the squirrel is spooked before he gets to the bait past the pivot point. Trust me, it’ll make a big difference. (Wildlife trapper/relocator)
That's a great tip! Thanks.
Great video
It's more like how to make a squirrel launcher! 😄
OMGOSH I just happened onto this channel....I LOVE IT!!
Thanks for sharing!! Many likes and subs to you!
Welcome aboard!
Looks like that will work great and I should have all the parts already. Now the question is how do I know how many are running around in my attic?!
I recommend lining door window with a sliver of that metal duct to prevent gnawing.
Wow! Sold in 5 seconds!
Keeping It Simple Stupid - KISS!
My problem is not squirrel but skunk, I think it might work, don't have the nose for alive trap. Your thoughts
Awesome
@ 3:10 suddenly, "Akons" "Locked Up" song, ran through my head 😂
1:32 Uh Oh 😂
Squirrel Trap Monday
😂 I love catching vermin. Cool video.
You could make a king size one and trap a Bear. just kidding. Thank you for the video.
Best tip was the Wire Mesh at the Dollar Store!lll I’m Cheap.
great
Yum, squirrel pie!
ingenius design
Thank you! Cheers!
Very clever design! The best thing of this is that you do not hurt the squirrel. (i wonder why you hate these animals).
Does this trap works for mice?
That is fine engineering and quality construction. Too much effort to expend on a " tree rat " trap in my opinion, but I applaud your efforts.
This trap is simple, yet effective and creative to say the least. I absolutely love your videos. I did have a question though....what would I need to modify in order to use this trap to catch rats?
I wanna know this also👍👍
I was thinking same thing? I would say use peanut butter for bait they always go for peanut butter.
I would be relocating those squirrels to a frying pan
Brilliant Chris! Those squirrels are stinkers!
Wow! Tell me something similar wouldn't be ideal for skunks! 👍
Except for moving the trap with the skunk in it.
There’s a skunk underneath my house right now. Not sure what to about him… certainly don’t want any baby skunks.
What technique do you use to cook them after you catch them? Do you fry them or BBQ?
Wife: hey babe what’s for dinner?
Me: watches this and grins 🤪🤪🤪🤪
Great video, well executed and really fun cinematography. However, I prefer my grey squirrel traps to have a more mortal nature to them. If you want a humane death trap I recommend the A18 grey squirrel trap. it kills instantly and leaves the remains for scavengers without any poison or lead to be ingested. powered by CO2 cartridges it is self resetting and has enough charge for 18 triggerings.
Very ingenious and well explained. In the U.K. it is illegal to release a grey squirrel once captured so do you have any tips on how to humanely dispatch a squirrel, please?
Also illegal in some US states. Place trap in large plastic bin bag, attach bag opening tightly over running car exhaust, wait 5 minutes.
My 8 yo daughter has suddenly taken to trapping squirrels. She setup a basket with a stick on a string that she can pull and will sit there for hours waiting to catch one. She actually caught one a few weeks ago! But now it's getting too cold, so I'd like to help her build one that she doesn't have to camp. This looks like a great design! Do you have a rough estimate on the cost of the supplies?
Excellent video. Is that enough wood to keep it just below the surface in the pool?? 😜 I do love animals and would never do that, you could have saved me quite a bit of money many years ago when I bought live traps. You do have to drive them quite a distance or they will be back.
Grill em
What is the use of catching them and then relesing, just for fun ?
What sort of camera(s) do you use in the creation of your videos? The quality is exceptional and kudos to your editing and production skills. At least one of your cameras must be fairly small, to allow views from within the tube of the trap.
Thanks for that!! I used a GoPro Session 5. It is a small cube about 1 1/2" square. Unfortunately they don't make it anymore, but you can source out used ones.
Great design and video as always!
Thanks!
Genial
1:59 Tea bagged by a squirrel
I really enjoyed the bird feeder and this video so much! I was just wondering why you need to trap squirrels? Is it to relocate them from your yard to somewhere else?
It’s another option opposed to killing them.
I don't like to modify anyone's designs but I added a pump pellet gun and then pet the squirrel with it in the head area ,
Squirrel lays around for a while then let's you pick him up , then just take him to a new spot in the woods and release him ,
He gets lost and can't find his way back to your house ever again or second option you can invite him to dinner with some of his favorite vegetables and you play a joke on him by covering him in Flour .
How about a design that can catch many squirrels? I want to put it out overnight and hopefully catch many by the morning so I only visit the trap once per day?
Squirrels do not come out at night. Early morning to dusk is their active time. They are very territorial so they won't approach a trap that has a squirrel in it already.
He's correct about 1 thing. Squirrels come out twice in the day time. No night activity. They don't care about previous smells or human smells on traps. There main concern is getting bait from trap. They do make traps that will get several Squirrels at the same time. You can buy them pre-made or make them yourself. Very effective. Trust me, if you have a lot of Squirrels and they're hungry you'll get them all in one live trap. It's a wire type trap.
Looks like the critter has bent some of the wires in the mesh by the time you arrived. I think a more substantial screen material is warranted. Also I don't quite understand why the triangles have different sized holes in them. How does that protect the trapped squirrel?
Yes he did bend it but it is very strong! The smaller hole keeps the edge of the metal more covered so he can't get to it and injure it.
I use a Havahart (R) live animal trap, about $35, no tools of any kind, assembly time = zero. Bait = Peanut butter is irresistible for squirrels.
Of course the next question is where do you transplant the squirrel. I use the six-mile rule to a location near trees, vegetation and a water source.
Across an interstate or near a camp ground works for me. 😎