Show R P Vincent Ross shows the trap which he has used so successfully this summer in the of skunks It was inexpensive to build Ideal Skunk Trap Invented By DEL C C. C PURNELL Sanpete County Agent Vincent Ross of Ephraim has invented an ideal skunk trap Vincent has had excellent results results re re- suIts in catching the striped animals animals animals ani ani- mals with this trap Two sections sections sections sec sec- of stove pipe with one end plugged and a trap door on the other makes a fine trap He baits it with sardines Skunks are a major nuisance at the present time throughout Sanpete County Five major problems caused by skunks are General disagreeable disagreeable disagreeable dis dis- agreeable odors destruction of or lawns and flower beds danger to motorists did you ever try to dodge a skunk on the highway highway high- high way destruction of eggs of birds and most important they are one of the worst carriers of rabies Vincent would be pleased to let anyone interested examine the trap and take plans of it The Extension Service also has hasa a plan for a skunk trap Would you like to take part partin in a program to get rid of these pests A meaningful program would include four things trapping in towns and cities baiting in appropriate appropriate appropriate ap ap- ap- ap areas and the destruction destruction destruction de de- of their habitat this includes getting rid of rubbish piles old uncovered fallen down buildings and generally cleaning up the community and a real effort to properly dispose of dead animals and birds A control program would be effective only with community- community wide support If you think its it's needed and andare andare andare are willing to do your part contact contact contact con con- tact your city officials or the county agents agent's office |