What is bait?
Bait refers to any food that is usually placed in any trap area to entice the intended Alpharetta animal. In skunk traps, baits are usually used in order to attract the invading skunks into the trap and as a result, the trap is triggered hence capturing the skunk.



Factors to consider when selecting the best bait to be used in an Alpharetta skunk trap
For one to successfully trap Georgia skunks, there are several factors that one must take into consideration when making a choice on the bait to be used in the trap. The bait should be attractive enough in order to entice the skunk into the trap without it noticing the trap.

Below if a list of factors one should consider before setting up skunk traps;
• All scavengers highly depend on the smell sense in order to get food. Skunks are scavengers and hence they usually use their sense of smell to locate food and hence foods that have strong scents are the best to be used as baits in skunk traps.
• The location to place the trap. Traps usually have a perfect memory of trails they use in accessing one’s property especially those that lead to food sources. The traps should be placed in areas where skunks are fond of passing through into one’s premises in order to ensure that they notice the baits used in the trap and this helps increase the chances of trapping the skunks.
• Skunks are very cautious creatures. The use traps may not be so effective when one does not take measure of preventing skunks from noticing that the traps are meant to cause trouble to them. The traps should be very fresh from human scent. This will clear all doubts the skunk may have about the traps hence attracting them to the baits.
The bait should be firmly held in the trap to ensure that it does not trip and out before the Alpharetta skunk is trapped.

Favorable baits to be used in Georgia skunk traps
The ability of sense of smell by the Alpharetta skunks should be used as the biggest weakness in deciding on the best bait to be used in skunk traps. There are various foods with strong scents and that are favorite dishes for skunks. These foods are the most effective baits for skunk. Such foods include the following;
• Sardines
• Tuna
• Cat food
• Raw chicken

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