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Hi, Yes the A18 trap has been productive. It is not a magic bullet - to be effective the user has to experiment with different baits to find the one such as hazlenut paste or peanut butter than the local squirrels find irresistible. If used properly then yes the A18 is very effective. See the A18 in action in another of my videos: ruclips.net/video/lr0TVShiAC4/видео.html All the best.

Hi, I got mine in the UK from goodnaturetraps.co.uk/product-category/trapping-accessories/ The covers are made from heavy gauge aluminium with a durable power coated paint finish. One of mine is green and the other 2 are brown. Before these covers became available I made my own out of a baked bean can with appropriate holes snipped out to make it fit over the bait cover. Looked like Ned Kelly armour but did the job. However if you can get the official cover it is infinitely better than my homemade cover. All the best.

Hi, In the UK the A18 Grey Squirrel trap can be purchased from: Goodnaturetraps.co.uk They are also now available in the US but I don't have details of the supplier. All the best.

Hi, I agree that these traps are pricey but they are made of high quality materials. One of my traps was leaking CO2 recently and I stripped it down. The design uses custom silicone diaphragms rather than standard sized orings. However, after stripping and cleaning all the parts I applied a tiny amount of silicone grease and reassembled and the trap works fine again now. To get the best life out of the traps I would recommend applying a single drop of silicone oil to the end of the CO2 cylinder every time it is replaced and this will maintain the seal. If storing the trap removed the CO2 so that the seal isn't compressed. I know it is more expense but I also highly recommend buying the metal cover since it protects the trap from being chewed by squirrels and from damaging sunlight. All the best

Hi David, I bought my A18 traps from: goodnaturetraps.co.uk/product-category/a18-squirrel-traps/ I would recommend getting the metal guard cover because I did have a trap damaged by squirrels chewing through the tough plastic top cap. The guard protects the whole trap and also shields it from the damaging UV in sunlight. The A18 is now available in the USA but I don't have a link to a supplier. All the best.

Hi Jason, I will try to learn from all your videos! HoHo!! All the best.

@@Incognito1-1 sound feminine doing all that

Hi, I know that the squirrels are much appreciated for wild meat in the US. In the UK this meat is not popular and only eaten by a small proportion of hunters. Although, having said that, I suspect that wild game meat is slowly becoming more sought after as people begin to realise the benefits of eating pure wild meat. All the best.

Hi, The A18 trap has relatively recently become available in the US. I just googled and the first supplier that popped up was: www.automatictrap.com/products/a18-squirrel-trap-kit However, as with all shopping these days it pays to do your research. All the best.

Hi, The PT-85 accepts 4.5mm (or 0.177 inch) pellets. I would suggest that you choose a very light weight pellet. Flat head (wad cutter) pellets will cut paper targets cleanly making scoring easier. There is no need to spend a lot of money on very high quality pellets. My personal recommendation is the H&N Excite Econ II pellets that are good quality and very good value for money. See my review of these pellets on this channel. All the best.

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Hi, Yes, the Goodnature A18 is licenced in the UK for the control of the invasive grey squirrels. So yes the A18 is legal to use in your garden. See the manufacturers website - goodnaturetraps.co.uk/shop/a18-grey-squirrel-trap/ The grey squirrels do a huge amount of damage to UK songbirds and to our trees. I operate 3 of these A18 traps and I have never seen evidence of any non-target species being harmed. Some years ago I obtained an extra safeguard which was simply a piece of smooth plastic sheet that fitted between the tree and the trap and extended maybe 100mm below the trap entrance. The idea being that any bird that attempted to land below the trap would not be able to obtain the grip on the smooth surface needed to lift itself up into the mouth of the trap. All the best.

They certainly "tested positive" for brain damage after getting hit!

Hi, I don't buy 'branded' sights for these CO2 pistols. Most are Chinese made junk. When selecting a sight on eBay I look for the battery type, one-off switch type etc. Some of these sights use 3x ridiculously small sized silver button batteries that run down quickly. The model on this pistol has a slide switch and it became loose pretty quickly. The model that you can see on some of my other pistols has a much better latching push button one-off. However, the model has the very small batteries. But back to my original point remember that these are mass produced junk so it is probably wise to be guided by price and not be swayed too much by 'branded' products that come out of the same factory with just some added white stencilling. All the best.

Hi Vince, No, these traps use the slightly larger 16g CO2 cylinders that have a screw thread around the neck. I buy them in packs of 20 and get a decent price but they are definitely more expensive than the 12g cylinders that I use in my pistols. See my channel for some reviews of CO2 pistols, gun cases, pellets etc. All the best, Martin

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Hi Jason, I don't have any association with the manufactures of the A18 trap. I share these videos to raise awareness of the effectiveness of the traps. You can actually see these traps in operation and working in 2 of my videos. I have previously explained that the traps are not a magic bullet and that the user needs to employ good field craft and choose the bait that the local squirrels find irresistible - hazelnut paste, peanut butter, almond butter etc. The proof I offer is that after spending my hard earned money to buy my first A18, I have gone on to buy a further 2 and now operate 3 of the A18 traps. There is no fakery - in the right hands these traps are efficient and on duty 24/7. All the best.

I have had two of these traps set up in my garden for two and a half years. I have a terrible issue with neighbours feeding squirrels and they won't stop. So far I have dispatched 116 of them using these traps. So definitely not a fake video and I have a few of my own as proof. As incognito says it does require time and patience and luring them with nice fresh Nutella or the like!

@@dellara100damn, that’s a great number! 😎

@@Asstazzticnow at 139. I used to speak to the company that manufacture the traps and they had one woodland trust that had them up and dispatched 750 of them. Now probably double that. The squirrels had done a huge amount of damage to the trees 😢

Hi Jane, Yes, I found out the hard way when squirrels chewed through the top cap on my first trap. I used tin snips to cut a slot in a baked bean tin so that it could fit over the trap. I sprayed it black and added a wire to allow it to be secured to the trap after baiting. It looked sort of like Ned Kelly armour but it did the job. Goodnature kindly sent me a replacement top and then told me when they produced heavy gauge aluminium covers. I highly recommend fitting the covers and they also protect the trap from the UV in sunlight. All the best.

Hi Philip, You raise an important point. The A18 is licensed in the UK for use against the invasive grey squirrels. In the UK the greys have already driven the native red squirrels from virtually all of England apart from a couple of reserves. It is therefore safe to deploy the A18 in England since there is very little chance of trapping a non target species. In the borders areas where there may be mixed populations of grey and red squirrels I would strongly advise that the A18 should not be used. All the best.

Thanks for the tip Paul. Can you add a model number or a link? I think 'Gamo' maybe a generic product with branding added. All the best.

Hi, Squirrels get in to loft spaces through any existing holes but more often by chewing through the wood around the roofline. About 4 years ago a neighbour asked for my help when squirrels were chewing on their house trying to get in. Every morning their young daughter was being woken by the noise at daybreak. Those squirrels died of lead poisoning. All the best.

Hi Charles, In the UK they can be purchased from: goodnaturetraps.co.uk/humane-squirrel-traps/ Several viewers have mentioned in the comments that the A18 is now available in the US but I don't have a link. Try Googling 'Goodnature A18' . All the best.

Hi Chris, Yes, I think that it would be worth trying these H&N Excite Econ II in your HW99S. Given that they performed well even out to 40yds and the very low price they certainly deserve a look. I shot them straight from the tin without any sorting so they impressed me. I buy in bulk from JS Ramsbottom and get keen pricing, reasonable postage and the pellets are very well packed and arrive in perfect condition. www.jsramsbottom.com/h-n-excite-econ-hobby-ii-pellets-177-4-50mm-7-4gr-500-.html All the best.

Hi Den, I think that you are referring to the metal cover that fits over the A18 trap. This is available in the UK from goodnaturetraps.co.uk I know that the A18 is now on sale in the US but I am not sure if the cover is available in the US. All the best.

These little tree rats have taken all my fruit trees and I have not gotten any fruits( fig, asain pears, Bartlett pears, plums, peaches, apricots) for 3 years now.

These are all grey, one tree on fence line has a min 30 and they fark like crazy.

Hi Brian, The grey squirrel is an invasive species in the UK and were only introduced less than 150 years ago from the USA. In the intervening period the grey squirrels have done untold damage to UK native wildlife and trees. The most obvious impact has been on the native red squirrels which are killed by the squirrel pox carried by the greys. The red squirrels have now been driven from virtually all of England save for a a couple of protected reserves. The grey squirrels have also impacted native birds because the squirrels raid nests to steal eggs and chicks. Please do your own research. There is no 'season' for these destructive invasive animals and they may be controlled year round to protect UK native flora and fauna. All the best.

Thank you for educating me! I had no idea!@@Incognito1-1

Hi Tony, Glad to hear that these pellets perform well for you. It is always a nice surprise to find a budget pellet that shoots well above its price range. All the best.

Hi, I know it sounds self-serving but I would suggest that you read through the comments below all of the squirrel videos on this channel because there are lots of tips and tricks discussed. I would suggest that you try the following: 1. Make sure that the CO2 is firmly screwed into the trap so that it pierced and powering the trap. 2. If you own a trail camera then place it near the trap to observe the behaviour of the squirrels - are they actually approaching the trap and placing their head deep into the trap in search of the bait? 3. Wear gloves when when you handle the trap to avoid transferring human scent that will deter squirrels. 4. Try a variety of baits - hazlenut paste, peanut butter, almond butter. I have also tried adding a little Nutella (chocolate and hazlenut spread) to the mix. Smear a few blobs of the bait onto the tree below the trap entrance. 5. When you add bait into the bait basket - take the basket out of the trap and press a little through the mesh in the bottom of the basket so that little noodles protrude out of the bottom of the basket. When you put the basket back into the trap the scent of the bait will be increased and lure in the squirrels. 5. If you don't have success after a week or two then move the trap to a different location - preferably a tree where you see squirrels running to and climbing. 6. Remember that when there is a lot of natural food available it is always going to be hard to lure squirrels into a trap. 7. A positive attitude and good field craft work wonders. All the best.

I am pleased that the Goodnature A18 is at last available in the US. For anyone purchasing the A18 I would suggest that the metal cover is also purchased to prevent squirrels chewing through the top of the trap. All the best.

Hi Brian, I bought my A18 traps from Goodnature in the UK. The traps were supplied with hazlenut paste lure (bait). The Goodnature website does have a page dedicated to lures - bait. goodnaturetraps.co.uk/product-category/long-life-lure/ I personally have found these traps to be very effective and there are lot of comments on my videos from other users who also highly rate the product. In my other A18 videos you will see the traps cull many squirrels so I do not agree that they are any kind of scam. I do not have any affiliation to Goodnature other than as a satisfied customer. I have always made it clear that these traps aren't a magic bullet and the user needs to play their part by using good field craft, selecting an appropriate bait and generally managing the trap properly. I tested my counters by striking the trap sharply with a metal spoon to get the counter to increase. My counters do not increase with gently tapping. So I wonder if you have a faulty counter? Have you been in touch with the vendor who supplied your trap? I would think that the vendor would be interested to hear your complaint and would seek to send you replacements. Perhaps the bait was not included in your box by an oversight? Hope you can get this issue sorted out. Please comment again to let us all know how you get on. All the best.

Looks like they put a lot more thought into on the UK side. The US site has no squirrel bait option at all. And the traps come with no bait.

@@brianc9567 @brianc9567 Hi Brian, I just had a look at the US site and I agree that it appears to lack baits for squirrels. My advice would be to try a variety of store bought items such as peanut butter, almond butter, sweet hazelnut paste. I have also tried adding a little Nutella chocolate and hazelnut spread to the mix. I also recommend putting blobs of all the baits on to a tree frequented by the squirrels and see which one they lick off. If there is a local natural food source such as a nut bearing tree then grind some of those nuts and add to the bait. When you add bait into the bait basket press it in gently so that a few noodles of bait hang down into the trap and provide a strong scent to encourage squirrels to put their heads deep into the trap. If you don't get success after a week try another bait until you find the one that they can't resist. If you have trail camera then set it up to cover the trap so that you can see the squirrels behaviour. All the best.

I wonder has anyone here used the cheaper copy it’ would help me out to see vids of that. I can’t she’ll out 250$ the others sell for like 60$ thanks

Hi Andrew, I recognise that not everyone supports the culling of the invasive grey squirrels. Of course I respect the right of others to hold views that differ from my own. I put a very clear warning about the content at the beginning of the video. The invasive grey squirrels were introduced to the UK from the USA less than 150 years ago. In the short time since those ill thought out introductions the greys have driven the native red squirrels from virtually all of England. The grey squirrels carry the squirrel pox to which they are immune but which is fatal to the native red squirrels that then suffer a horrible lingering death. The greys also do untold damage to other UK wildlife and to our trees. They strip the bark from young trees which often then die. On more mature trees the squirrels strip the bark from the branches up in the crown of the tree which leads to damage that over a period causes the decline and even demise of the trees. The invasive greys predate on our native birds by hunting their nests to steal their eggs and chicks. Recently I have been desperately trying to eradicate the grey squirrels that are mobbing the owl boxes in which Tawny Owls are nesting. Last year I lost this battle and the squirrels eventually drove the owl's from the box in daylight so that they could steal the eggs/chicks. No young owlets emerged. So yes the grey squirrels may appear innocent and it was man's interventions that have brought us to this sad position. However, with a huge effort we can reverse this invasion and reintroduce pockets of native red squirrels in reserves in England - see cornwallredsquirrels.co.uk/ So in conclusion I would invite everyone to do their own research on the grey squirrel problem in the UK in order to come to an informed understanding of the issues. All the best.

Hi, The A18 trap is powered by a small 16g CO2 cylinder which is capable of firing the trap 18 times before it needs to be changed. When the trap is triggered a captive bolt is fired which crushes the skull and delivers a quick humane cull. The trap automatically resets itself after firing so it is always ready for the next squirrel. The very similar but smaller A24 trap is indeed design for destroying rats. Please see my earlier video on unboxing and setting up the A18 trap. This video has more information on how the trap operates and how to install it - ruclips.net/video/4K09zA0S0mc/видео.html All the best.

Hi, You have made some good points. The appearance of the A18 does suggest that it is an engineered tool and it does stand out in the natural environment. However, my experience is that the squirrels quickly come to accept it and it is certainly effective as you can see in my other videos of the A18 in action. The metal cover serves 2 important functions: to protect the trap from gnawing and from UV damage from sunlight. As you say it does also help the trap to blend in to the environment. I certainly recommend fitting the cover to the trap to protect your investment. I agree with you the the price of the A18 seems high compared to other spring powered traps. But I choose the automatic A18 because I don't have the time available to be out checking spring traps daily as the law requires. So I thought long and hard before buying my first trap. But it is a well engineered product that will last many years. So I don't regret my purchases and can recommend the A18. (I don't have any connection with Goodnature other than as a satisfied customer). All the best.

@@Incognito1-1 thank you for your thoughts on the matter.

Hi Ian, I live in the SW of the UK. The invasive grey squirrels were introduced from the US less than 150 years ago but in that relatively short time they have driven the native red squirrels from virtually all of England. Therefore there are no red squirrels within 400 miles other than in a couple of small reserves. So any squirrels in my area can be very confident that they are grey!