The positive set, no bait, is the preferred method when possible. But, when a baited trap is being used, a variety of sweet and buggy baits is best. Here's a video on baits. Ryan started out talking about raccoon baits but riffed into skunk baits. Go to about 5 minutes in if you don't want to sit through it all. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0wjV-o6Q4jo.html Sweet paste baits work well. Freeze dried meal worms will get them to commit to a trap. There are also grub pastes on the market that work. Take a look at this page for example. www.jamesonsultrablend.com/adcbaits.html