Squirrels Above Suspended Ceiling

[jackg 7]

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

[Bunnyblatter 1,012]

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

[The one 8,397]

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

[shropshire mole 190]

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

[DIDO.1 20,863]

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

[bendrover 556]

Cable tie fens to a solid fixture .

[jackg 7]

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.

[DIDO.1 20,863]

 

 

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

[jackg 7]

Thanks for the tip, I was not too sure in what form to use sweet corn, but thanks to you I do now.

[Torquemada 288]

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.

[shropshire mole 190]

 

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

[J Darcy 5,871]

:whistling:

[shropshire mole 190]

 

 

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

[DIDO.1 20,863]

I'm fairly sure you can poison squirrels inside....

 

...... I didn't want to comment and look a dick though ?

[shropshire mole 190]

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