- 1). Get a cage that can contain your pesky visitor but that is not made for trapping. A simple rabbit cage will do as long as it has a door big enough to allow entry for the desired catch.
- 2). Tie the length of string or rope to the middle of the door's opening side, then fasten the elastic band or bungee cord so that when you pull the string to open the door, letting go of the string will make the door slam shut and keep it tightly closed.
- 3). Bait the trap with whatever the particular target is most fond of eating, and run the string from the cage in the yard to somewhere in the house where you can monitor the scene. Make sure the animal can't see you from your vantage point. Keep the string or rope tight to keep the cage door open until your unwanted guest arrives.
- 4). It may take a long time for the animal to get comfortable with the idea of climbing into a cage. Make sure there is enough food inside with no way to get at it from the outside and that it has a pungent odor to draw the creature.
- 5). Watch the cage or point some kind of motion sensor at the area with an alarm that only you can hear. When there is movement around the cage, you will then know to get ready to release the string once the animal enters. Most annoying wild animals are nocturnal, so your best chance of catching them may be in the overnight hours. Once the catch is made, your captive will likely have a fit trying to get out. Wait until he or she settles down or gets visibly tired before going out to retrieve the cage; wear thick gloves to avoid any potential biting or scratching. Now you can take the cage out to the wilderness and let the animal out in a more natural environment farther away from humans.
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