Joel Blakeslee - Nevada Trappers Association
I've had 2-4 out for the past few weeks and have killed close to 70 squirrels.
David Evans - Brentwood School
It most definitely works in the areas we have used it.
Matt Caldwell - McCall Property Services
I have been using the A18 for almost a year now with great success. Very easy to setup and use. The counter is great, we have a lot of fox in the area and there have been kills that have been taken away by nature. So impressed with the A18 that I have now purchased the A24 and mouse trap.
Terry Stewart - City of Palmdale
Last week 17. Checked the 3 traps yesterday, had 9 more killed. To date so far this month it's 26 killed. Will be adding a few more @N8 location soon. YES 26 kills!
Keith Nevison - Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
We placed it in an area that has seen a lot of ground squirrel activity, just below our Conservation Center, and in checking it earlier this morning we saw the counter at 5. Looks like it's working well! My team would like to purchase 2 more TerraTraps to deploy in additional locations. Grateful to have fewer pressures on our plants!
Joel Blakeslee - Nevada Trappers Association
I've had 2-4 out for the past few weeks and have killed close to 70 squirrels.
David Evans - Brentwood School
It most definitely works in the areas we have used it.
Matt Caldwell - McCall Property Services
I have been using the A18 for almost a year now with great success. Very easy to setup and use. The counter is great, we have a lot of fox in the area and there have been kills that have been taken away by nature. So impressed with the A18 that I have now purchased the A24 and mouse trap.
Terry Stewart - City of Palmdale
Last week 17. Checked the 3 traps yesterday, had 9 more killed. To date so far this month it's 26 killed. Will be adding a few more @N8 location soon. YES 26 kills!
Keith Nevison - Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
We placed it in an area that has seen a lot of ground squirrel activity, just below our Conservation Center, and in checking it earlier this morning we saw the counter at 5. Looks like it's working well! My team would like to purchase 2 more TerraTraps to deploy in additional locations. Grateful to have fewer pressures on our plants!
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Automatic
Automatically kills ground squirrels the moment they enter, then instantly resets itself so it’s always ready for the next one. No checking, re-baiting, or resetting between kills.
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Constant Control
With 18 consecutive, unattended strikes per CO₂ canister, and 6-month life span of our automatic paste pumps — the A18 keeps grey squirrels and ground squirrels under control round-the-clock with minimal human intervention.
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CO₂ Powered
The A18 is powered by 16g CO₂ canisters. This means no cables or chargers to keep track of, just replace your canister and let the trap do the work.
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Versatility
Whether it's grey squirrels or ground squirrels, there's an A18 trap kit that has what you need. Choose the kit that best suits your environment.
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Durable
Made to withstand tough weather and work anywhere rodents can be found. This is the last trap you’ll ever buy.
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Easy-to-Use
Forget about snapping springs and messy glues. Snap into place, connect your CO₂, and you’re set for months.
Reliable Goodnature Technology
The TerraTrap’s design mimics natural ground squirrel dens, creating an inviting, familiar entry point that wildly outperforms other trapping devices. Inside, the integrated self-resetting Goodnature A18 delivers a quick, clean, and instantaneous death. A built-in digital strike counter tracks each kill, giving you clear insight into the trap’s performance—so you always know it's working.
Natural Camouflage
The TerraTrap blends seamlessly into natural surroundings, making it an unobtrusive addition to any outdoor space. Inside, it houses the self-resetting Goodnature A18 Squirrel Trap, award winning for its innovative design and efficiency. It is the engineered combination of the A18 and the housing design that dramatically increases effectiveness against ground squirrels. Easy to install and built for discreet deployment, early adopters and 2024 test sites saw incredible results.
Wildlife Friendly
Wildlife scavenging is a critical part of the TerraTrap’s design. Once a ground squirrel is killed, the self-resetting Goodnature A18 trap releases the dead squirrel for easy retrieval by any number of wildlife scavengers. Foxes, coyotes, skunks, possums, vultures, ravens, hawks, bobcats, mountain lions will all discover the trap and its bounty of easy, fresh food. Because the trap is non-toxic, the scavenged ground squirrels are perfectly safe for wildlife, eliminating the risk of secondary poisoning that is notorious with rodenticide use.
Labour Saving
The combination of scavenging and the self-resetting trap means that traps can be checked monthly. This provides significant labour savings for agricultural, landscape and facilities management applications.
NO SPECIAL LICENSING REQUIRED.
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Non-Toxic
Avoid the use of toxins and poisons which could end up in unwanted areas of your home. The TerraTrap delivers all of the lethality without any of the side-effects.
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Humane
Unlike glue traps which slowly starve or suffocate squirrels, the TerraTrap delivers one powerful and effective strike that instantly renders ground squirrels permanently unconscious. Lethality shouldn't mean cruelty.
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Long Run Savings
Traditional rodent control devices like snap traps are only good for a single use. If you have persistent ground squirrel issues, the TerraTrap delivers cost savings over the long run by being a single purchase multi-kill solution.
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Family Friendly
Unlike traditional traps that are mostly exposed, our design makes it difficult for children, pets and non-targets to get hands, paws or any other parts into the trap.
Awards and Mentions
Squirrel Trapping Blogs
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Live Trapping Is Cruel and Inhumane
TerraTrap GS reduces the prolonged stress, injury risk, and relocation mortality often associated with live traps—delivering faster, more controlled ground squirrel control with better welfare outcomes.
Live Trapping Is Cruel and Inhumane
TerraTrap GS reduces the prolonged stress, injury risk, and relocation mortality often associated with live traps—delivering faster, more controlled ground squirrel control with better welfare outcomes.
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How to Get Rid of Ground Squirrels: A Practical...
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How to Get Rid of Ground Squirrels: A Practical...
Ground squirrels can wreck lawns, gardens, and irrigation fast. Here’s a practical, step-by-step guide to spotting activity, choosing control methods, and keeping them from coming back.
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New Data Shows California Ground Squirrel Infes...
Automatic Trap Company analyzes internal ZIP-code data to identify California regions experiencing the highest ground squirrel pressure, with concentrations in the Central Valley, coastal agricultural areas, and expanding rural communities.
New Data Shows California Ground Squirrel Infes...
Automatic Trap Company analyzes internal ZIP-code data to identify California regions experiencing the highest ground squirrel pressure, with concentrations in the Central Valley, coastal agricultural areas, and expanding rural communities.
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9 Fun Facts About California Ground Squirrels
Did you know California ground squirrels have color vision, are partially immune to rattlesnake venom, and build burrows over 30 feet long? A group of them is called a scurry,...
9 Fun Facts About California Ground Squirrels
Did you know California ground squirrels have color vision, are partially immune to rattlesnake venom, and build burrows over 30 feet long? A group of them is called a scurry,...
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