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Can You Legally Trap Grey Squirrels in Cambridge?
Yes, grey squirrels can be trapped, but there are rules about how, and one rule that surprises most people: a trapped grey squirrel cannot be released. This is general information, not legal advice.
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The Grey Squirrel Is Not Protected
Unlike red squirrels, the grey squirrel is a non-native species, and it has displaced the native red squirrel across most of Britain. It can lawfully be controlled.
Why It Cannot Be Released
Section 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 makes it an offence to release, or allow to escape into the wild, any animal listed in Schedule 9. The grey squirrel is listed. So a live-trapped grey squirrel cannot be released, and must be humanely dispatched.
Be cautious of anyone offering to relocate a squirrel. That would be describing a criminal offence.
Rules for the Traps
- Spring traps must be approved for the species under the relevant Spring Traps Approval Order.
- Traps must exclude non-target animals, such as cats and birds.
- Traps should be checked frequently, with at least daily checks regarded as best practice.
- No animal should be left in a trap.
Animal Welfare
Welfare duties apply, so animals must be dealt with humanely and promptly. Young dependent on a trapped adult are a particular concern, so a nest should be checked for first.
Doing It Yourself
Householders can legally trap grey squirrels, but it is easy to get wrong. Traps in the wrong place catch nothing or catch the wrong animal. A professional programme avoids that.
Our Approach
Our trapping is a programme with return visits, fixed at £280 with no call-out fee. Our price guide explains it, and the Squirrel Control Cambridge page covers the service.
Common Questions
Can I relocate a squirrel to woodland?
No. Releasing a grey squirrel is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Is it legal to poison squirrels?
The rules on poisons are strict, and we do not recommend it. Ask us if you want advice.
Are red squirrels protected?
Yes. If you suspect one, stop and seek advice.
Do I need a licence?
Not generally for grey squirrels, but traps and methods must comply. This is not legal advice, so check if unsure.
Squirrel Trapping in Cambridge
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How Much Does Squirrel Removal Cost in Cambridge?
Professional grey squirrel trapping in Cambridge is £280, fixed. Here is what that figure includes, what it leaves out and how to book.
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Read the guide →When Is Squirrel Nesting Season in Cambridge?
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Read the guide →How Can You Stop Squirrels Returning to Your Cambridge Roof?
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Read the guide →How Long Does Professional Squirrel Trapping Take in Cambridge?
It takes as long as it takes. A squirrel does not enter a trap to a schedule, so we cannot honestly give you a fixed number of days. Here is what the stages are.
Read the guide →How Much Does Squirrel Trapping Cost in Cambridge?
£280 Fixed Cost
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Squirrel Trapping in Cambridge
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will give you the treatment and the price before anything is booked.