Tag Archives: Chipmunk Removal

Hey guys,

Today I’d like to talk about getting rid of chipmunks from your property using humane chipmunk traps. There are a number of traps available to choose from and it is important to get the right size; if it’s too big, the chipmunk may fail to trigger the trap mechanism and if it’s too small the chipmunk will either avoid entering it or stop the trap from closing completely.

I would recommend the following traps for chipmunk catching and removal:

The Havahart 1083 one-door cage trap is, in my professional opinion, the best dedicated chipmunk trap available on the consumer market.

 

The Havahart 1025 2-door chipmunk trap is very similar, however the double doors (one at either side of the trap) gives the chipmunks two ways to get to the bait – unfortunately, it does not mean that you can catch two chipmunks at a time as when the trap is triggered, both doors close.

You should set the traps close to where you believe your chipmunk’s tunnels are. Although they can be difficult to find, it is safe to assume the chipmunks home is fairly close to the areas where they are most active.

Bait the traps with foods that are enticing to chipmunks. In my experience, seeds, sliced fruit (such as apples or strawberries) and cheese are good for chipmunks. The trap should be laid out at dusk.

It is a good idea to leave bait in the trap without actually setting it for a few days as this gives the chipmunks a false sense of security and they will associate the trap with food. After the second or third day, set the trap in the evening and by morning you’ll have your first catch. Repeat over the following days until wild chipmunk activity on your property ceases.

The only thing left to do then is remove the chipmunks from your yard – ideally as far away as possible but anything over 2.5 miles will prevent the chipmunks finding their way back.

Have fun trapping those chipmunks!

John