Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with an
online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.

wrote in message
oups.com...
Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with an
online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.


have you tried sealing up their entryway into the attic, or is that not
achievable?

wrote:
Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with
an online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.

Chances are good that they have little ones there somewhere. If you
just seal them out, they will try everything to get back in and do more
damage. I suggest traps. Put the traps in the area where they are
entering. Depending on the critter they may like peanut butter, apple
slices, corn, or many other products.

If you decide to trap them live and release them, make that release spot
more than just a couple of miles away or they will be back. Also note that
many areas have legal restrictions on what you can do including restrictions
on releasing them.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

"Joseph Meehan" wrote in
:


Chances are good that they have little ones there somewhere. If
you
just seal them out, they will try everything to get back in and do
more damage. I suggest traps. Put the traps in the area where they
are entering. Depending on the critter they may like peanut butter,
apple slices, corn, or many other products.

If you decide to trap them live and release them, make that
release spot
more than just a couple of miles away or they will be back.

But if you live in a cold part of the country and take them that far away
this late in the season they may starve over the winter as they will not
have enough time to gather food and build a suitable nest.

Morvin

wrote:
Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with an
online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.


When I lived in Seattle i had squirrels in the attic of my 1920 A&C
bungalow. I tired all you have mentioned what worked was sealing all of
the opening but one. I then used ammonia to drive them from the attic
(they ran around in the eaves). After which, I sealed the last entry point.

Good luck

When I lived in Seattle i had squirrels in the attic of my 1920
A&C bungalow. I tired all you have mentioned what worked was
sealing all of the opening but one. I then used ammonia to drive
them from the attic (they ran around in the eaves). After which,
I sealed the last entry point.

Ammonia seems to have worked on my raccoons, too. I use an open pie tin
and renew the ammonia now and then.

wrote:
Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with
an online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.

If you live in east Texas, you're in luck. Squirrel season started October
1st (through Feb 4th). Killing squirrels at other times can result in a
substantial fine or a trip to the Grey Bar Hotel.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild...nimal_listing/

I think bothering game animals is also an offense.

Best check with your local game and wildlife department.

Ain't nature grand?

wrote:
Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with an
online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.

Learn to live with them buddy.... You built or bought a home on their
rightfull property...only one who should be gotten rid of is you...

On 1 Oct 2006 06:39:57 -0700, wrote:

Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with an
online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.


I had squirrels in the attic that were driving me crazy. I could hear
them run up and down the rafters. I put four boxes of rat poison up
there and within three days all was quiet! I patched the hole they
made in the side of the house with hardware cloth.

"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
news:WKQTg.6681
Chances are good that they have little ones there somewhere. If you
just seal them out, they will try everything to get back in and do more
damage. I suggest traps. Put the traps in the area where they are
entering. Depending on the critter they may like peanut butter, apple
slices, corn, or many other products.

If you decide to trap them live and release them, make that release
spot more than just a couple of miles away or they will be back. Also
note that many areas have legal restrictions on what you can do including
restrictions on releasing them.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

your first sentence seem to be one of if not "the" most important point made
in this thread

if you trap them how will you know you got the little ones too?

nowforsale wrote:
"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
news:WKQTg.6681
Chances are good that they have little ones there somewhere. If
you just seal them out, they will try everything to get back in and
do more damage. I suggest traps. Put the traps in the area where
they are entering. Depending on the critter they may like peanut
butter, apple slices, corn, or many other products.

If you decide to trap them live and release them, make that
release spot more than just a couple of miles away or they will be
back. Also note that many areas have legal restrictions on what you
can do including restrictions on releasing them.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

your first sentence seem to be one of if not "the" most important
point made in this thread

if you trap them how will you know you got the little ones too?

In my case I checked to find out when the first little ones would be due
that year and I knew I had time.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

I hired a pro. CHeck the phone book. They new how to find the babies and
catch the big ones and relocated the whole bunch.


wrote in message
oups.com...
Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with an
online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.

wrote:

Has anyone tried any of the various "electronic sonic" devices?

http://www.drpower.com/prdSell.aspx?...icPestRepeller

On Sun, 01 Oct 2006 15:01:10 GMT, "Joseph Meehan"
wrote:

wrote:
Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with
an online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.

Chances are good that they have little ones there somewhere. If you
just seal them out, they will try everything to get back in and do more
damage. I suggest traps. Put the traps in the area where they are
entering. Depending on the critter they may like peanut butter, apple
slices, corn, or many other products.

If you decide to trap them live and release them, make that release spot
more than just a couple of miles away or they will be back. Also note that
many areas have legal restrictions on what you can do including restrictions
on releasing them.


You need a weasle.

"mcfriendly" wrote in
oups.com:

Has anyone tried any of the various "electronic sonic" devices?

Only if you want to waste their money.
http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublicatio...63/eb1663.html

Even the FTC tries to stop their advertising periodically:
www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/05/fyi0128.htm

--
Murray Peterson

Goedjn writes:
You need a weasle.

Then, of course, the question becomes "How do you get weasles out of
the attic?".


--
May no harm befall you,
flip
Ich habe keine Ahnung was das bedeutet, oder vielleicht doch?

On Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:46:54 -0400, Philip Lewis
wrote:

Goedjn writes:
You need a weasle.

Then, of course, the question becomes "How do you get weasles out of
the attic?".


Why would you want to? 8-)

On 1 Oct 2006 06:39:57 -0700, wrote:

Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with an
online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.

How are they getting access to the attic? Are there trees close to
the house? Overhanging branches that they are using as freeways? If
so, get them trimmed back.

ok, the game is cute but live traps work well especialy if you close
off the hole that lets them in.

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wrote:
Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with an
online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.

HeyBub wrote:
If you live in east Texas, you're in luck. Squirrel season started October
1st (through Feb 4th). Killing squirrels at other times can result in a
substantial fine or a trip to the Grey Bar Hotel.
I think bothering game animals is also an offense.

Hunting seasons are for wildlife conservation with rules to govern
wholesale hunting efforts of 1000's of hunters. Killing pests
in/around your home does not fall under that criteria. Your right to
protect your property from pests is a basic fundamental right that no
one can take from you. To take the issue further, squirrels in your
attic are no longer considered "wildlife" - they are domesticated
pests.

Bob S.

I've had squirrels in my last two houses. I tried spring-loaded rat
traps, which didn't really work that well, and avoided poison, since I
didn't want a bunch of rotting squirrels in the attic. Live traps work
very well, I used peanut butter as a bait. Apparently they'll come
back a long way, and pest control in my city recommended I drive them
at least 10 miles away, which I did. I caught 13 squirrels in about 4
days, and that seemed to solve the problem.

The next step is to seal any holes they're using. They're good
chewers, so you've got to have an effective solution. I packed any
holes they were using with steel wool, then sprayed expanding foam to
keep it in place, before covering it with wood. In a couple spots,
they chewed the wood again, but the steel wool seemingly drives them
crazy, and I didn't have any further problems.

You can't let them live in your house, or they'll cause problems. They
like to use that plastic-coated wire to clean their teeth, and when
they strip off the insulation, you've got a pretty significant fire
hazard.

good luck! I'm going to check out that game now...

wrote:
Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with an
online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.

On Mon, 02 Oct 2006 20:01:49 GMT, (Bill)
wrote:

On 1 Oct 2006 06:39:57 -0700, wrote:

Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with an
online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.

How are they getting access to the attic? Are there trees close to
the house? Overhanging branches that they are using as freeways? If
so, get them trimmed back.




The ones I saw ran up the brick chimney. They can also climb up
downspouts, across telephone wires, wooden siding, etc--the little
rascals! Our issue is that there are a LOT of squirrels, not enough
predators.

Bill wrote:


How are they getting access to the attic? Are there trees close to
the house? Overhanging branches that they are using as freeways? If
so, get them trimmed back.

My neighbor has "squirrels in the attic" problems. He cut back his
trees so no limbs are within 10' of his house. So the damn things go
to neighboring yards, find a way to the electrical lines, walk the
overhead lines to his electrical service, and are right back on his
roof. Smart SOB's!

Bob S.

Wrong answer cowboy. I went to walmart and bought 2 black and decker
Ultrasonic Insect Rodent Pest Repeller and they are working like a
charm. No more squirrels.

Lessons learned,
(1) Never give-up,
(2) The internet is a great place to solicit advice and solutions to
common problems
(3) Don't listen to morons who think that animals have property rights.

wrote:
wrote:
Need advice. I've got squirrels in the attic. Been killing myself
trying to get rid of them. Anybody have any suggestions. Traps,
mothballs, fox urine, electronics, strobe light, playing the radio. I
need something that you've done, and has worked, not just something
you've read please. While battling these critters, I've come up with an
online game of how I'd really like to hanlde the situation, to help
alleviate some of the frustrations. Check it out.
www.geocities.com/squirrelcrazy99.

Learn to live with them buddy.... You built or bought a home on their
rightfull property...only one who should be gotten rid of is you...

Thanks for the advice. I bought 2 Ultrasonic Insect Rodent Pest
Repeller and put them in the attic. No more squirrels. Work
immeadiately.

mcfriendly wrote:
wrote:

Has anyone tried any of the various "electronic sonic" devices?

http://www.drpower.com/prdSell.aspx?...icPestRepeller

wrote:

Thanks for the advice. I bought 2 Ultrasonic Insect Rodent Pest
Repeller and put them in the attic. No more squirrels. Work
immeadiately.

What brand and model number please?

I bought the "Black and Decker Electronic Pest Repeller" from Walmart
Model # EW421-2P. It comes 2 per pack with built in night light.
Seems like the squirrles left the day I put these in the attic. Good
luck.


Ether Jones wrote:
wrote:

Thanks for the advice. I bought 2 Ultrasonic Insect Rodent Pest
Repeller and put them in the attic. No more squirrels. Work
immeadiately.

What brand and model number please?

I bought the "Black and Decker Electronic Pest Repeller" from Walmart
Model # EW421-2P. It comes 2 per pack with built in night light.
Seems like the squirrles left the day I put these in the attic. Good
luck.


Ether Jones wrote:
wrote:

Thanks for the advice. I bought 2 Ultrasonic Insect Rodent Pest
Repeller and put them in the attic. No more squirrels. Work
immeadiately.

What brand and model number please?