Snap traps, commonly used for catching mice and rats, work just as well on squirrels. ... Squirrels are naturally curious and will poke around inside anything they find. A little bait can be added to lure them in faster, but either way, once they go inside they'll trigger the trap and be killed.

Can you catch squirrels with rat traps?

For most homeowners, the easiest way to control squirrels is to trap them. Rat-sized snap traps or cage traps 5x5x24 inch single door traps can be used. Make sure the mesh of cage traps is less than ½ inch. If using rat snap traps, place them inside a PVC pipe large enough to allow the trap to spring.

Do squirrels learn to avoid traps?

Red squirrels are the hardest to combat, because they cache food indoors, and they can learn to avoid traps. ... That means you can trap squirrels and kill them, but you can't move a live animal to another location.