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£168.00 inc VAT
We recommend purchasing an A18 Trap Guard to protect your trap !
Goodnature have discontinued the Hazelnut Lure this trap no longer comes with a lure pouch.
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The Goodnature A18 is the world’s first automatic, self-resetting squirrel trap approved for use in the UK. Engineered for professional grey squirrel control on shooting estates, farms and woodland blocks, the A18 combines an instant, humane strike with a self-resetting mechanism that significantly reduces field-visit frequency. Each trap arrives with everything you need to get started, including the tree mount, stainless steel screws, two CO2 canisters, a digital strike counter and the official success guide.
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A compressed CO2 canister sits inside the trap head and powers an instant strike when a grey squirrel reaches up into the trap to take the lure. After the strike, the squirrel falls clear of the device and the mechanism automatically resets for the next visit. A digital counter mounted on the trap records each strike, giving you an accurate picture of activity in the field and prompting timely retrieval before a dispatched squirrel is scavenged. A single CO2 canister supports multiple consecutive strikes before replacement, so a well-positioned A18 can manage a population with a fraction of the labour required by traditional spring traps.
UK gamekeepers and land managers typically choose from three styles of squirrel trap. Live catch traps, such as wire cage traps, hold the squirrel alive and require daily checks followed by humane dispatch on site, since release of captured greys is not permitted under UK law. Traditional spring kill traps deliver an instant kill but must be reset and rebaited by hand after each strike. Self-resetting traps such as the Goodnature A18 combine the welfare benefits of an instant kill with the labour savings of automatic resetting, making them well suited to ongoing population management across woodland blocks, release pens and farm boundaries where daily visits would be impractical.
Effective trapping starts with placement. Mount the A18 vertically on a mature tree or post within an active squirrel run, ideally near the base of a feature tree where you have seen squirrels feeding, descending or caching food. The stainless steel tree mount supplied with the trap fits most surfaces. Position the trap well away from public footpaths, bridleways and pet exercise areas.
With the original Goodnature Hazelnut Lure now discontinued, many operators use a thin layer of natural peanut butter or hazelnut paste applied directly into the lure basket, refreshed every two to three weeks during periods of high activity. Peanuts and sunflower seeds also work well in cooler months when squirrels are caching food. Read the strike counter on every visit, replace CO2 canisters in line with the success guide, and reposition the trap if activity drops away.
The Goodnature A18 is approved under the Spring Traps Approval Order for use against grey squirrels. It has been legal for use in England since 1 January 2019 and in Wales since 1 February 2019. As with any spring-loaded device, it must not be deployed in areas where red squirrels are known to be present. No licence is required to trap grey squirrels in the UK, as they are listed as a non-native invasive species, but operators are legally responsible for the welfare of any animal caught and must humanely dispatch captured greys.
PLEASE NOTE – TRAP DAMAGE CAN OCCUR THROUGH SQUIRRELS CHEWING THE TOP OF THE DEVICE. We strongly urge the use of a Goodnature A18 Trap Guard to shield your trap. Grey Squirrels, known for their relentless chewing, can cause significant damage. Goodnature UK assumes no responsibility for any damage incurred in the field if a Trap Guard is not deployed.
It has received approval for use against Grey Squirrels. Like any spring-loaded device, it is imperative not to use it in areas inhabited by Red Squirrels, and its use must strictly adhere to the conditions set forth in the Spring Trap Approval Order.
The trap has been legal for use in England from 1st January 2019 and legal for use in Wales from 1st February 2019.Â
Yes. Grey squirrels are classed as a non-native invasive species under UK legislation, and approved traps may be used to control them. The Goodnature A18 is listed under the Spring Traps Approval Order and is legal for use in England (from 1 January 2019) and Wales (from 1 February 2019). All traps must be used in line with the conditions of the Order.
The A18 is purpose-built for grey squirrels, with a strike head and lure basket calibrated to squirrel size and behaviour. The Goodnature A24 is engineered for rats and is also approved for stoats. The mechanism is similar but the traps are not interchangeable: use the A18 for squirrels and the A24 for rats.
Live catch traps must be checked at least once every 24 hours. The Goodnature A18 is a self-resetting kill trap, so daily inspection is not required, but we recommend checking the strike counter at least weekly during active control, and replacing CO2 canisters and lure in line with the success guide.
With the Goodnature Hazelnut Lure now discontinued, most operators use natural peanut butter, hazelnut paste or a similar high-fat, high-aroma bait applied directly into the lure basket. Peanuts and sunflower seeds also work well in cooler months when squirrels are caching food.
A single 16g CO2 canister supports multiple consecutive strikes before replacement. Actual lifespan in the field depends on temperature, activity levels and storage conditions. We recommend keeping a spare set of canisters on hand throughout the trapping season.
No. The A18 is a spring-loaded device approved for grey squirrels only. It must never be deployed in areas where red squirrels are known to be present, as required under the Spring Traps Approval Order.
Dispatched squirrels should be removed promptly from beneath the trap and disposed of in line with local guidance. Many estates incinerate or bury carcasses on site. Consult your local authority if you are unsure of the rules in your area.
The right choice of trap depends on a few factors. Live catch traps suit short-term targeted control, particularly where non-target species may be encountered. The A18 suits ongoing population management where a self-resetting kill trap reduces labour and ensures consistent humane dispatch. Many estates run both styles alongside each other.
Mount the A18 vertically on a mature tree or post, ideally near the base of a tree showing signs of squirrel activity such as bark stripping, droppings or feeding remains. Position the trap away from public footpaths, bridleways and pet exercise areas. The supplied tree mount and stainless steel screws fit most surfaces.
No general licence is required to trap grey squirrels in the UK. However, you are legally responsible for the welfare of any animal caught. Captured grey squirrels must be humanely dispatched and cannot be released, as release of a non-native invasive species is prohibited.
Unfortunately, we are unable to ship Goodnature squirrel traps to America. This is because the US has a separate agent.
If you would like to order Goodnature traps to the USA please visit goodnature.co for more information.
