Gardening Articles: Edibles :: Vegetables Animal Trapping (page
2 of 2) by National Gardening Association Editors Gophers and
Moles Lethal traps are more commonly used on gophers and moles
than live traps. Trap in spring and fall when these critters are
most active. No bait is needed; just place the trap in a main
tunnel and disguise it well. Wear gloves so you don't
contaminate the trap with your scent, and cover the tunnel with
soil. Move traps within 2 to 3 days if you haven't caught
anything. Raccoons and Opossums Bait with sardines,
marshmallows, cat food, or corn. Place the bait in the back of
the trap so it closes properly. This will prevent these chubby
varmints from backing out of the trap after eating. Place the
trap near a food source, (e.g. your ripening corn patch) and
keep it strongly anchored. Use caution when you release the
animal. Skunks are attracted by fishy smells, so bait their
traps with sardines, fish scraps, or seafood-flavored cat food.
Cover the trap with a tarp, since skunks like t