I have a squirrel problem
09-11-2009, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Stitching4Fun
Did you ever think that maybe that is why the previous owners didn't have a yard with grass? Maybe they had the same problems.
I have feral cats that have taken up residency here since they were kittens. They do their own hunting. It is nothing to see a bird, chipmunk, rabbit or a squirrel on my porch.
That story reminds me of the commercial with the two squirrels running in front of a car and when the car swerves and goes off the road the squirrels are giving each other the high 5...............maybe there are some intelligent ones out there...........and you have one coming into your yard.
Barb
I have feral cats that have taken up residency here since they were kittens. They do their own hunting. It is nothing to see a bird, chipmunk, rabbit or a squirrel on my porch.
That story reminds me of the commercial with the two squirrels running in front of a car and when the car swerves and goes off the road the squirrels are giving each other the high 5...............maybe there are some intelligent ones out there...........and you have one coming into your yard.
Barb
...but Melanie, it is not me...I have lots of allergies and intolerances, and corn is a main culprit! not me :roll:
not saying it ain't my crazy uncle, though!* :mrgreen:
09-11-2009, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by butterflywing
don't feed birds. they'll come for the spilled seed. don't leave water that they can come and drink. use metal garbage cans and bungee cords to keep them closed. as much as you want to, don't grow veggies.
they love tulip bulbs and you may have to plant them with chicken wire over their tops under the dirt. they do NOT eat daffy bulbs because they're poisonous. they don't like crocus bulbs.
you may or may not want to know how i come by my information. i can only say that you haven't lived until you see a squirrel running along the top of a 6' fence with a large, red, round thing in his mouth that turns out to be a prize tomato. then he came back and ate the naked bush.
they love tulip bulbs and you may have to plant them with chicken wire over their tops under the dirt. they do NOT eat daffy bulbs because they're poisonous. they don't like crocus bulbs.
you may or may not want to know how i come by my information. i can only say that you haven't lived until you see a squirrel running along the top of a 6' fence with a large, red, round thing in his mouth that turns out to be a prize tomato. then he came back and ate the naked bush.
likes nekkid,...he must be part english, like K3n! :mrgreen:
09-11-2009, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by sandpat
I don't know about it you have gotten rid of your squirrel, but I'm going to try the moth balls for our skunks...I already tried to give it away to my Dad's wife...told her it was a cat.... :wink: , that didn't work..so off to get some moth balls..
How ya' comin' with the squirrel? Did you get him with the hose? Maybe you need a "Super Soaker" :shock:
How ya' comin' with the squirrel? Did you get him with the hose? Maybe you need a "Super Soaker" :shock:
09-11-2009, 03:35 PM
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OH gosh Skeat...thanks for the heads up. 22 of them???? I'd have just gone ahead and shot myself I think. I was gonna get some moth balls tomorrow. I will have to go get some amonia now. They breed here in Feb...ask me how I know that :shock: :roll: (just say that this isn't the 1st time we've had a skunk problem)..Now..wonder if my cats will cross the amonia line?
09-12-2009, 05:16 AM
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Callous as it may sound, a rat trap baited with peanut butter is good for red squirrels. Don't know about the grays. Rat poison would probably work.
My dog does a good job of keeping them at a bare minimum around our place. One thing you may want to keep in mind about squirrels and wanting to spare their lives... Squirrels love to overwinter in your house! They will find or make an opening in the eaves and take up residence in your attic or air space under the roof. They will then gnaw on wires which can cause electrical fires. Yes they may be cute but they are a royal PITA not to mention destructive if they decide to make your house their home instead of the trees. Also they will bring in fleas. I am a big animal lover but when it comes to destructive vermine and my house I will take advantage of any technology to kill them.
My dog does a good job of keeping them at a bare minimum around our place. One thing you may want to keep in mind about squirrels and wanting to spare their lives... Squirrels love to overwinter in your house! They will find or make an opening in the eaves and take up residence in your attic or air space under the roof. They will then gnaw on wires which can cause electrical fires. Yes they may be cute but they are a royal PITA not to mention destructive if they decide to make your house their home instead of the trees. Also they will bring in fleas. I am a big animal lover but when it comes to destructive vermine and my house I will take advantage of any technology to kill them.
09-12-2009, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by Skeat
sandpat....mothballs won't work for skunks..they just roll them out of their way..
09-12-2009, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Skeat
Originally Posted by sandpat
I don't know about it you have gotten rid of your squirrel, but I'm going to try the moth balls for our skunks...I already tried to give it away to my Dad's wife...told her it was a cat.... :wink: , that didn't work..so off to get some moth balls..
How ya' comin' with the squirrel? Did you get him with the hose? Maybe you need a "Super Soaker" :shock:
How ya' comin' with the squirrel? Did you get him with the hose? Maybe you need a "Super Soaker" :shock:
wow, 22...yeah...I'd have gone mad! :roll:
So, after you lured them away with sardines, and pour ammonia, all the way around...they had to leave to go find food, huh?
what were they eating while under your house?
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