jackg 7 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Went to see a company who are on the first floor of a two storey commercial building. They hear squirrels in the ceiling and they have been seen entering via a cable access hole on the soffit. I lifted one tile on the ceiling to find the space above the ceiling is about 12". I could see two options for trapping them. 1. Bodygrip in a cage above the ceiling. 2. Bodygrip on a platform below the hole on the soffit on the outside of the building. 1 is easier, but not sure about resting a trap on piece of plywood on the polystyrene tile ceiling. I could screw lengths of batten so they rest on the metal frame. Any views about the sense of option 1? Edited June 28, 2016 by jackg Quote Link to post
Bunnyblatter 1,012 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Rest a plank of ply on the ceiling grid mate. Cut it about 500x1200 so there's plenty of room in case it wriggles a bit once trapped. They shouldn't be polystyrene tiles these days though Quote Link to post
The one 8,483 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Why not put a baited catch alive trap on the suspended ceiling and when you catch one you can move it down to the floor giving you room to remove it Quote Link to post
shropshire mole 190 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 I would use a mix of live catch traps/body grips/kanias above the ceiling (covered to make an irresistible tunnel), could always put on a board that covers 2 or 3 tiles for added strength. Generally find that suspended ceilings are quite strong. Or if they do not mind the risk of smells, could bait with squirrel bait?? most economical solution atb Quote Link to post
DIDO.1 22,844 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Just stick a bit of batten on the bottom of the cubby cage. If it drops through the ceiling it will save you climbing up 1 Quote Link to post
bendrover 556 Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Cable tie fens to a solid fixture . Quote Link to post
jackg 7 Posted July 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Just stick a bit of batten on the bottom of the cubby cage. If it drops through the ceiling it will save you climbing up Thanks all, that's what I did, just got the traps in the ceiling, not much room to spare. Pre baited with peanuts and peanut butter, only took some of the peanuts but all the butter. May try sweet corn next. Quote Link to post
DIDO.1 22,844 Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Just stick a bit of batten on the bottom of the cubby cage. If it drops through the ceiling it will save you climbing up Thanks all, that's what I did, just got the traps in the ceiling, not much room to spare. Pre baited with peanuts and peanut butter, only took some of the peanuts but all the butter. May try sweet corn next. I use pieces of corn on the cob covered in peanut butter Quote Link to post
jackg 7 Posted July 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Thanks for the tip, I was not too sure in what form to use sweet corn, but thanks to you I do now. Quote Link to post
Torquemada 288 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Or if they do not mind the risk of smells, could bait with squirrel bait?? most economical solution Warfarin poison may only be deployed out of doors against grey squirrels for tree protection. If you don't know what you are talking about, its best to say nothing. Quote Link to post
shropshire mole 190 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Or if they do not mind the risk of smells, could bait with squirrel bait?? most economical solution Warfarin poison may only be deployed out of doors against grey squirrels for tree protection. If you don't know what you are talking about, its best to say nothing. http://www.killgerm.com/onlinecatalogue/grey-squirrel-bait-for-indoor-use-1-x-10kg Think you will find that you are the complete DICK 1 Quote Link to post
J Darcy 5,871 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 :whistling: 1 Quote Link to post
shropshire mole 190 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Or if they do not mind the risk of smells, could bait with squirrel bait?? most economical solution Warfarin poison may only be deployed out of doors against grey squirrels for tree protection. If you don't know what you are talking about, its best to say nothing. http://www.killgerm.com/onlinecatalogue/grey-squirrel-bait-for-indoor-use-1-x-10kg Think you will find that you are the complete DICK http://www.1env.co.uk/grey-squirrel-bait.html Another one for the "so called" professional If you don't know what you are talking about, its best to say nothing 2 Quote Link to post
DIDO.1 22,844 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 I'm fairly sure you can poison squirrels inside.... ...... I didn't want to comment and look a dick though ? 1 Quote Link to post
shropshire mole 190 Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 I'm fairly sure you can poison squirrels inside.... ...... I didn't want to comment and look a dick though You certainly can poison within buildings, but only warfarin is licensed for squirrel control. you can not use rat/mouse rodenticide for squirrels Quote Link to post
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