How to eliminate chipmunks using rat traps in West Virginia | Chipmunk

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How to eliminate chipmunks using rat traps

Lethal trapping might be practical in areas less than an acre where children, pets, or other wildlife are not likely to disturb traps. Use rat-sized snap traps baited with peanut butter and sunflower seeds, pieces of fruit, or vegetables. Place the traps where chipmunks have been seen moving or feeding, or at burrow entry points.

To avoid attracting birds or non-target squirrels, conceal traps by placing them under plants next to active burrows, or under inverted boxes with a 2-inch hole cut in each end. Alternatively, if placing the traps next to a wall or structure, conceal them by leaning boards over the traps.

Breeding seasons should be considered. Delay trapping until young are active. 

Assistance in West Virginia

Contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for a list of licensed Animal Damage Control agents in your area who can assist with animal removal, damage, damage prevention, and clean up.  Be aware that they charge for their services.  Your local Division of Natural Resources office can provide guidance regarding nuisance wildlife.  They can also provide you with a permit to remove or destroy certain animals, and advice on how to do so, if it is necessary or desirable for you to trap or shoot animals yourself.  Federally protected species require additional permits as noted if necessary.

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources district offices:    

District 1       Farmington              304 825-6787

District 2       Romney                   304 822-3551                                                                                                                           

District 3       French Creek          304 924-6211

District 4       Beckely                   304 256-6947

District 5       Alum Creek             304 756-1023

District 6       Parkersburg            304 420-4550

Op Center    Elkins                      304 637-0245

Trapped animals must be humanely dispatched.  They may not be relocated without prior approval from West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.

Laws and regulations to be aware of

While we attempt to provide guidance about state and federal regulations pertaining to specific species and control techniques, we do not provide information about local jurisdictions (city, town, county, etc.) where regulations may be more restrictive, especially as it applies to discharge of firearms, transport of animals or use of trapping equipment. Contact your local city or county government to inquire further. No guarantee is made that information (or lack of information) associated with a species or control technique is completely accurate or current. You should become familiar with federal, state and local laws before beginning any wildlife control activities.

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