Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Make this simple Wood Box humane squirrel and rat trap. Easy to build, easy to bait, easy to release and best of all, it's safe and humane for the squirrel or rat and there's no springs or levers to wind up or load! The squirrel or rat cannot escape or chew their way out of this humane squirrel/rat trap. The squirrel or rat is not harmed in any way during capture. You can release it calmly and easily without fear of being bitten. Simple operation makes this diy humane squirrel/rat trap fun and easy to build and best of all easy release. Just use peanuts or sunflower seeds to bait the trap. It's the best do it yourself humane live release squirrel and rat trap you'll find!
USA
● Robertson Screw Bit .... amzn.to/2pwaJFg
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CANADA
● Robertson Screwdriver Bit .... amzn.to/2BPScdy
● My Great Little Cordless Drill .... amzn.to/2puSqQU
or MY STORE
● amazon.com/shop/chrisnotap
● amazon.ca/shop/chrisnotap
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=====================PARTS LIST=========================
use 3/4" thick wood
2 sides- 24" x 5"
2 sides- 24" x 6.5"
2 end pieces- 6.5" x 6.5"
1 small hinge, 3/4" x 1 1/2"
2 neodymium magnets, 8mm x 3mm (ebay)
2- 1/4" thick wood pieces ,1" x 2"
1/2" mesh screen 11 1/2" x 3"
cut side opening 10 1/2" x 2 1/2"
coat hanger to make handle and trigger
1 1/2" deck screws to assemble box
1- 2" deck screw and 5/16" wing nut for door screw
3/4" wood for base
3/4" screws
washers
Make this simple Wood Box humane squirrel and rat trap. Easy to build, easy to bait, easy to release and best of all, it's safe and humane for the squirrel or rat and there's no springs or levers to wind up or load! The squirrel or rat cannot escape or chew their way out of this humane squirrel/rat trap. The squirrel or rat is not harmed in any way during capture. You can release it calmly and easily without fear of being bitten. Simple operation makes this diy humane squirrel/rat trap fun and easy to build and best of all easy release. Just use peanuts or sunflower seeds to bait the trap. It's the best do it yourself humane live release squirrel and rat trap you'll find!
USA
● Robertson Screw Bit .... amzn.to/2pwaJFg
● My Great Little Cordless Drill .... amzn.to/2puSqQU
CANADA
● Robertson Screwdriver Bit .... amzn.to/2BPScdy
● My Great Little Cordless Drill .... amzn.to/2puSqQU
or MY STORE
● amazon.com/shop/chrisnotap
● amazon.ca/shop/chrisnotap
Full Transparency! A small portion of each sale goes from Amazon's pocket to my pocket with no additional cost to you! Thanks for your support. It's very much appreciated!
ROYALTY FREE MUSIC .... bensound.com/royalty-free-music
=====================PARTS LIST=========================
use 3/4" thick wood
2 sides- 24" x 5"
2 sides- 24" x 6.5"
2 end pieces- 6.5" x 6.5"
1 small hinge, 3/4" x 1 1/2"
2 neodymium magnets, 8mm x 3mm (ebay)
2- 1/4" thick wood pieces ,1" x 2"
1/2" mesh screen 11 1/2" x 3"
cut side opening 10 1/2" x 2 1/2"
coat hanger to make handle and trigger
1 1/2" deck screws to assemble box
1- 2" deck screw and 5/16" wing nut for door screw
3/4" wood for base
3/4" screws
washers
