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friggin $%&@ squirrels !
okay, I am about ready to get out the Franchi SPAS-12 and start blasting away at the ^$#@ pests ! does anyone have any proven methods that work in keeping squirrels away from the gutters & woodwork that they happen to be mounted on ? i've been doing nothing but patching up holes they keep making by chewing their way through wood to get into the attic. i've patched up pieces using steel chicken wire, and wood wrapped in the stuff - but still the *******s find weaker exposed wood to bite thru (and gain access to the attic). i've gone from live traps, to poisoning them with rat poison, and placing large spring loaded rat traps around the gutters, but still they keep coming ! my next strategy is using razor concertina wire around the gutters/wood work. Any suggestions on lethal kill methods that can be deployed un-manned ? and/or ways to keep those squirrels at bay ? what would a "professional" exterminator do ? |
"C-u-L8r" wrote in message ... okay, I am about ready to get out the Franchi SPAS-12 and start blasting away at the ^$#@ pests ! does anyone have any proven methods that work in keeping squirrels away from the gutters & woodwork that they happen to be mounted on ? i've been doing nothing but patching up holes they keep making by chewing their way through wood to get into the attic. i've patched up pieces using steel chicken wire, and wood wrapped in the stuff - but still the *******s find weaker exposed wood to bite thru (and gain access to the attic). i've gone from live traps, to poisoning them with rat poison, and placing large spring loaded rat traps around the gutters, but still they keep coming ! my next strategy is using razor concertina wire around the gutters/wood work. Any suggestions on lethal kill methods that can be deployed un-manned ? and/or ways to keep those squirrels at bay ? what would a "professional" exterminator do ? This site should help..... http://doityourself.com/wildlife/squirrels.htm I lived in the redwood forest on the Central Coast of California for 16 years in a 1947 redwood log home and had hundreds of squirrels. Never a problem.... But there was the Racoon that would get under the house and snored loud enough to wake us!.....Good Luck with your varmints....Ross |
C-u-L8r wrote:
okay, I am about ready to get out the Franchi SPAS-12 and start blasting away at the ^$#@ pests ! does anyone have any proven methods that work in keeping squirrels away from the gutters & woodwork that they happen to be mounted on ? i've been doing nothing but patching up holes they keep making by chewing their way through wood to get into the attic. i've patched up pieces using steel chicken wire, and wood wrapped in the stuff - but still the *******s find weaker exposed wood to bite thru (and gain access to the attic). i've gone from live traps, to poisoning them with rat poison, and placing large spring loaded rat traps around the gutters, but still they keep coming ! my next strategy is using razor concertina wire around the gutters/wood work. Any suggestions on lethal kill methods that can be deployed un-manned ? and/or ways to keep those squirrels at bay ? what would a "professional" exterminator do ? In MA you *must* be a licensed exterminator to use poison or even to transport a wild animal. But GF read an article that recommended using a metal Slinky on the pole to the bird feeder. I tried it and it works fairly well. I believe it is the sound they don't like. |
Mothballs in the attic, get a few boxes put them in socks with strings
attatched in case you want to pull them out later. Leave them one hole to get out and do something to the hole so they cant get back in, like line area with sheet metal so there is nothing to grab onto, or PVC pipe for a slide out. I had one squirrel like that he ate 4 different holes in, id seal up a new one he would start again, finally I trapped him in a have a heart trap. Remember its their home now you are suposed to leave, they were there first. I also got a fewpacks of gopher bombs, Giant Destroyer, I put them in a coffee can and the coffee can in a metal bucket with a bit of water in. They burn hot like flares , put it in the basement, lit, went outside and saw coughing squirells come running out. But this will kill you, you have to leave for many hours 4-8 then carefully air out the house without killing your self. Have fun, get a pellet gun if all fails |
I had squirrels in my attic two years in a row. They woke me up at
midnight. I went into the dark attic with a flashlight and a 38 pistol loaded with shot cartridges. The squirrel would go to where the flashlight pointed and somehow suffered terminal lead poisoning at the same place. Art. "C-u-L8r" wrote in message ... okay, I am about ready to get out the Franchi SPAS-12 and start blasting away at the ^$#@ pests ! does anyone have any proven methods that work in keeping squirrels away from the gutters & woodwork that they happen to be mounted on ? i've been doing nothing but patching up holes they keep making by chewing their way through wood to get into the attic. i've patched up pieces using steel chicken wire, and wood wrapped in the stuff - but still the *******s find weaker exposed wood to bite thru (and gain access to the attic). i've gone from live traps, to poisoning them with rat poison, and placing large spring loaded rat traps around the gutters, but still they keep coming ! my next strategy is using razor concertina wire around the gutters/wood work. Any suggestions on lethal kill methods that can be deployed un-manned ? and/or ways to keep those squirrels at bay ? what would a "professional" exterminator do ? |
"m Ransley" wrote in message ... Mothballs in the attic, get a few boxes put them in socks with strings attatched in case you want to pull them out later. Leave them one hole to get out and do something to the hole so they cant get back in, like line area with sheet metal so there is nothing to grab onto, or PVC pipe for a slide out. I had one squirrel like that he ate 4 different holes in, id seal up a new one he would start again, finally I trapped him in a have a heart trap. Remember its their home now you are suposed to leave, they were there first. I also got a fewpacks of gopher bombs, Giant Destroyer, I put them in a coffee can and the coffee can in a metal bucket with a bit of water in. They burn hot like flares , put it in the basement, lit, went outside and saw coughing squirells come running out. But this will kill you, you have to leave for many hours 4-8 then carefully air out the house without killing your self. Have fun, get a pellet gun if all fails Not to be critical but you should post this to the OP... Have a great weekend "M"....Ross |
Arthur Davis, now look for rain comming in those 38 shotshell holes,
they are there. |
Poisoning/shooting/trapping are sometimes pointless, as squirrels multiply
faster than you can shoot/trap. Poisoning has additional prob - squirrels and other rodents will die in wall stud areas, making the house unlivable. You need a "systemic" change in how you approach prob. Are there overhanging trees? If there are, you are cooked. If not, see how they get to the eaves, and defeat them there, on their way there.. Are they using wires to get to house, climbing walls? There may be some noxious paint or liquid that you could paint on the eaves. Razor wire will not faze them. One of the 22 high vel. spring air guns will get a few, perhaps legally, but their numbers may win out. Are your fascia boards under the gutters solid? The little monsters tend to start chewing thru at edges and joints, so perhaps little galv. nail-on plates at those points would help. Whenever you find a new hole, use one of those 4x5 inch galv. sheetmetal squares the roofers use to patch holes - avail at hardware store. Avoid chicken wire, as babies can get thru, and it is easy to defeat and gnaw around them.. Trapping a hungry cat in the attic is a possibility. Your best question is what would a professional do. That would be ideal best source of info - hopefully one is tuned in. Good Luck. |
"C-u-L8r" wrote in message ... okay, I am about ready to get out the Franchi SPAS-12 and start blasting away at the ^$#@ pests ! does anyone have any proven methods that work in keeping squirrels away from the gutters & woodwork that they happen to be mounted on ? There are plans in the following book for building a one-way attic squirrel door, once the last regular hole is patched up - then you can block that opening, once you know all have left the attic. Link, Russell. Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. |
I have recipe for squirrel soup that's quite tasty. Anyhow, use
peanut butter on cracker in a Hav-A-hart trap. We have hickory trees. I was catching one squirrel per day for a solid two weeks, then 2-3 a week after that. It greatly decreased the overpopulation. Check your local laws about what you can do with the captured squirrels. Half-inch hardware cloth is effective at patching the openings. On Sat, 19 Feb 2005 12:54:54 -0500, "C-u-L8r" wrote: okay, I am about ready to get out the Franchi SPAS-12 and start blasting away at the ^$#@ pests ! does anyone have any proven methods that work in keeping squirrels away from the gutters & woodwork that they happen to be mounted on ? i've been doing nothing but patching up holes they keep making by chewing their way through wood to get into the attic. i've patched up pieces using steel chicken wire, and wood wrapped in the stuff - but still the *******s find weaker exposed wood to bite thru (and gain access to the attic). i've gone from live traps, to poisoning them with rat poison, and placing large spring loaded rat traps around the gutters, but still they keep coming ! my next strategy is using razor concertina wire around the gutters/wood work. Any suggestions on lethal kill methods that can be deployed un-manned ? and/or ways to keep those squirrels at bay ? what would a "professional" exterminator do ? |
Yea but I gotem out..
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C-u-L8r wrote:
okay, I am about ready to get out the Franchi SPAS-12 and start blasting away at the ^$#@ pests ! does anyone have any proven methods that work in keeping squirrels away from the gutters & woodwork that they happen to be mounted on ? i've been doing nothing but patching up holes they keep making by chewing their way through wood to get into the attic. i've patched up pieces using steel chicken wire, and wood wrapped in the stuff - but still the *******s find weaker exposed wood to bite thru (and gain access to the attic). i've gone from live traps, to poisoning them with rat poison, and placing large spring loaded rat traps around the gutters, but still they keep coming ! my next strategy is using razor concertina wire around the gutters/wood work. Any suggestions on lethal kill methods that can be deployed un-manned ? and/or ways to keep those squirrels at bay ? what would a "professional" exterminator do ? There's good news and bad news. Squirrels are game animals. There are "seasons" in which they can be killed, etc. You'll have to have a hunting license, and so forth. The good news is the damage they do is not incidental "rodent" damage as far as insurance is concerned. Since they're game animals, and you can't kill them (off season), well, there you are. |
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There is no "season" to get rid of them here except in winter they want
in, where it is warm. They are determind as they have babies in their house not yours. They are rodents and must chew, so electric wires are a target, then you can have electric fires-no more house. Traps-relocation, poison and fuming, with moth balls and Gopher Bombs all work. I got to know one squirrel so well he screetched when he saw me, he knew I was after him. Now they live outside and I feed them , at least 4 of them. Break the chain and you will be OK |
"C-u-L8r" wrote in message ... okay, I am about ready to get out the Franchi SPAS-12 and start blasting away at the ^$#@ pests ! ***************************************** I had a squirrel problem and used the recommendations of this site: http://www.unexco.com/SQ1.html This site also has a message board which is VERY useful. I would get the Havahart 1040 trap---that model is best. Bonnie in NJ |
Bonnie Jean wrote:
"C-u-L8r" wrote in message ... okay, I am about ready to get out the Franchi SPAS-12 and start blasting away at the ^$#@ pests ! ***************************************** I had a squirrel problem and used the recommendations of this site: http://www.unexco.com/SQ1.html This site also has a message board which is VERY useful. I would get the Havahart 1040 trap---that model is best. Would? A Havahart baited with peanut butter will yield a squirrel every day. They will knock themselves bloody trying to escape. And if they are left to sit in the sun until you get home, they will die from dehydration. This is cruel. It's illegal he in the PRM (Peoples' Republic of MA) to transport the ones you catch. I worried about how far away I had to take them so they wouldn't come back. So, I spray painted them: yellow was to the woods a few houses away, pink was to the nearby forrest, and green was several miles away. A neighbor invited me for dinner and asked, "What makes squirrels turn yellow?" Before I could explain, she said a know-it-all at work told her it was pine pollen stuck to pine pitch. I told her to ask him what makes them turn pink and green. The answer is none of them came back to my place. So, as long as someone has a bird feeder near the release point, you will be safe. |
"William W. Plummer" wrote in message ... A Havahart baited with peanut butter will yield a squirrel every day. They will knock themselves bloody trying to escape. And if they are left to sit in the sun until you get home, they will die from dehydration. This is cruel. It's illegal he in the PRM (Peoples' Republic of MA) to transport the ones you catch. I worried about how far away I had to take them so they wouldn't come back. So, I spray painted them: yellow was to the woods a few houses away, pink was to the nearby forrest, and green was several miles away. A neighbor invited me for dinner and asked, "What makes squirrels turn yellow?" Before I could explain, she said a know-it-all at work told her it was pine pollen stuck to pine pitch. I told her to ask him what makes them turn pink and green. *************** Any decent website will tell you to take them 5-10 miles away. That's what I did. And I only set it up when I can take them away quickly. If I'm at work, I don't leave the trap set up. And none of mine bloodied themselves. Bonnie |
Bonnie Jean wrote:
"William W. Plummer" wrote in message ... A Havahart baited with peanut butter will yield a squirrel every day. They will knock themselves bloody trying to escape. And if they are left to sit in the sun until you get home, they will die from dehydration. This is cruel. It's illegal he in the PRM (Peoples' Republic of MA) to transport the ones you catch. I worried about how far away I had to take them so they wouldn't come back. So, I spray painted them: yellow was to the woods a few houses away, pink was to the nearby forrest, and green was several miles away. A neighbor invited me for dinner and asked, "What makes squirrels turn yellow?" Before I could explain, she said a know-it-all at work told her it was pine pollen stuck to pine pitch. I told her to ask him what makes them turn pink and green. *************** Any decent website will tell you to take them 5-10 miles away. That's what I did. And I only set it up when I can take them away quickly. If I'm at work, I don't leave the trap set up. And none of mine bloodied themselves. What do you mean by a "decent" website? If it's on the web, does that mean it has to be true? My results were direct, experimental data: Dropping off the squirrels 500' feet away is fine especially if a neighbor has a birdfeeder near the drop point. Do you have any data yourself, or just an opinion from an uncertified web site? |
"Bonnie Jean" wrote in message ... "William W. Plummer" wrote in message ... A Havahart baited with peanut butter will yield a squirrel every day. They will knock themselves bloody trying to escape. And if they are left to sit in the sun until you get home, they will die from dehydration. This is cruel. It's illegal he in the PRM (Peoples' Republic of MA) to transport the ones you catch. I worried about how far away I had to take them so they wouldn't come back. So, I spray painted them: yellow was to the woods a few houses away, pink was to the nearby forrest, and green was several miles away. A neighbor invited me for dinner and asked, "What makes squirrels turn yellow?" Before I could explain, she said a know-it-all at work told her it was pine pollen stuck to pine pitch. I told her to ask him what makes them turn pink and green. *************** Any decent website will tell you to take them 5-10 miles away. That's what I did. And I only set it up when I can take them away quickly. If I'm at work, I don't leave the trap set up. And none of mine bloodied themselves. Bonnie They will get yellow in spring time from pollen. We used to get so much pollen from 200 foot douglas firs that you would have to turn on your wipers in the morning to see!...... |
"Bonnie Jean" wrote in message ... "C-u-L8r" wrote in message ... okay, I am about ready to get out the Franchi SPAS-12 and start blasting away at the ^$#@ pests ! ***************************************** I had a squirrel problem and used the recommendations of this site: http://www.unexco.com/SQ1.html This site also has a message board which is VERY useful. I would get the Havahart 1040 trap---that model is best. Bonnie in NJ Personally, I use a Winchester lever action trap. Size .22 calibre. There are no repeat offenders! Dave D |
"DaveD" wrote in message ... Personally, I use a Winchester lever action trap. Size .22 calibre. There are no repeat offenders! *********************** I live in suburbia so using a gun is out of the question and besides my 357 would probably be overkill. |
On Sat, 19 Feb 2005 12:54:54 -0500, "C-u-L8r" wrote:
okay, I am about ready to get out the Franchi SPAS-12 and start blasting away at the ^$#@ pests ! does anyone have any proven methods that work in keeping squirrels away from the gutters & woodwork that they happen to be mounted on ? Yea, you need to cut/trim all trees or branches that are within jumping distance to your roof. This is not a secret and is rather a common sense item. Once they're in your house, you have a whole different problem to deal with and you need to get them out because they will live there for a long time breeding and infesting your attic. |
Squirrels are a dynamic population. Trap and move doesn't help, they just
come back. Shooting doesn't help, either. One of my father's friends shot 300 squirrels in his back yard and didn't change anything. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org www.mormons.com "Bonnie Jean" wrote in message ... "William W. Plummer" wrote in message ... A Havahart baited with peanut butter will yield a squirrel every day. They will knock themselves bloody trying to escape. And if they are left to sit in the sun until you get home, they will die from dehydration. This is cruel. It's illegal he in the PRM (Peoples' Republic of MA) to transport the ones you catch. I worried about how far away I had to take them so they wouldn't come back. So, I spray painted them: yellow was to the woods a few houses away, pink was to the nearby forrest, and green was several miles away. A neighbor invited me for dinner and asked, "What makes squirrels turn yellow?" Before I could explain, she said a know-it-all at work told her it was pine pollen stuck to pine pitch. I told her to ask him what makes them turn pink and green. *************** Any decent website will tell you to take them 5-10 miles away. That's what I did. And I only set it up when I can take them away quickly. If I'm at work, I don't leave the trap set up. And none of mine bloodied themselves. Bonnie |
Squirrels try to avoid the smell of cheap aftershave.
Aqua Velva, Old Spice, etc. http://oldfashionedliving.com/forums...ndex.php/t-964 "Stormin Mormon" wrote in message ... Squirrels are a dynamic population. Trap and move doesn't help, they just come back. Shooting doesn't help, either. One of my father's friends shot 300 squirrels in his back yard and didn't change anything. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org www.mormons.com "Bonnie Jean" wrote in message ... "William W. Plummer" wrote in message ... A Havahart baited with peanut butter will yield a squirrel every day. They will knock themselves bloody trying to escape. And if they are left to sit in the sun until you get home, they will die from dehydration. This is cruel. It's illegal he in the PRM (Peoples' Republic of MA) to transport the ones you catch. I worried about how far away I had to take them so they wouldn't come back. So, I spray painted them: yellow was to the woods a few houses away, pink was to the nearby forrest, and green was several miles away. A neighbor invited me for dinner and asked, "What makes squirrels turn yellow?" Before I could explain, she said a know-it-all at work told her it was pine pollen stuck to pine pitch. I told her to ask him what makes them turn pink and green. *************** Any decent website will tell you to take them 5-10 miles away. That's what I did. And I only set it up when I can take them away quickly. If I'm at work, I don't leave the trap set up. And none of mine bloodied themselves. Bonnie |
On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:38:16 -0500, "Michael Baugh"
wrote: Squirrels try to avoid the smell of cheap aftershave. Aqua Velva, Old Spice, etc. I heard it was any aftershave, so if you don't have the cheap stuff, till you get some, you can use any. But get the cheap stuff, to save some cash. Oh, I was told that you just have to leave the open bottle, don't poor it. So when you get rid of the squirrels, you just recap the bottle, and get rid of the smell too. http://oldfashionedliving.com/forums...ndex.php/t-964 "Stormin Mormon" wrote in message .. . Squirrels are a dynamic population. Trap and move doesn't help, they just come back. Shooting doesn't help, either. One of my father's friends shot 300 squirrels in his back yard and didn't change anything. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org www.mormons.com "Bonnie Jean" wrote in message ... "William W. Plummer" wrote in message ... A Havahart baited with peanut butter will yield a squirrel every day. They will knock themselves bloody trying to escape. And if they are left to sit in the sun until you get home, they will die from dehydration. This is cruel. It's illegal he in the PRM (Peoples' Republic of MA) to transport the ones you catch. I worried about how far away I had to take them so they wouldn't come back. So, I spray painted them: yellow was to the woods a few houses away, pink was to the nearby forrest, and green was several miles away. A neighbor invited me for dinner and asked, "What makes squirrels turn yellow?" Before I could explain, she said a know-it-all at work told her it was pine pollen stuck to pine pitch. I told her to ask him what makes them turn pink and green. *************** Any decent website will tell you to take them 5-10 miles away. That's what I did. And I only set it up when I can take them away quickly. If I'm at work, I don't leave the trap set up. And none of mine bloodied themselves. Bonnie hth, tom @ www.WorkAtHomePlans.com |
Stormin Mormon wrote: Squirrels are a dynamic population. Trap and move doesn't help, they just come back. Shooting doesn't help, either. One of my father's friends shot 300 squirrels in his back yard and didn't change anything. Maybe he should have tried shooting the live ones. |
"JerryMouse" wrote in message ... C-u-L8r wrote: okay, I am about ready to get out the Franchi SPAS-12 and start blasting away at the ^$#@ pests ! seriously, the only way I've found to solve this problem is to kill them with a gun. I've used a 12 gauge (overkill, but an easy shot) a .22 and a pellet gun. I recommend the pellet gun because it's much safer and quieter. I'm not a troll, I've had serious problems, I've tried all sorts of traps and other methods, and have learned that I just need to shoot all the squirrels in my property. Just like mice or rats, just kill them as humanely and safely as possible. jmho. Cam |
"Bonnie Jean" wrote in message ... "DaveD" wrote in message ... Personally, I use a Winchester lever action trap. Size .22 calibre. There are no repeat offenders! *********************** I live in suburbia so using a gun is out of the question and besides my 357 would probably be overkill. Maybe you could get away with a pellet gun. I've never had luck with the havaharts. |
"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message ... Squirrels are a dynamic population. Trap and move doesn't help, they just come back. Shooting doesn't help, either. One of my father's friends shot 300 squirrels in his back yard and didn't change anything. I've been surrounded by heavy spruce woods with lots of squirrels. Believe me, if you shoot every squirrel you see and hear, it will solve the problem. I also agree with all the suggestions to make other changes such as trimming trees, etc. etc. |
"Camilo" wrote in message ... Maybe you could get away with a pellet gun. I've never had luck with the havaharts. ************* I trapped two last weekend with a Havahart. I took 'em 7 miles away with a river between me and them. :) Bonnie |
I'm speechless. that was either funny or idiotic. Which?
-- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org www.mormons.com wrote in message oups.com... Stormin Mormon wrote: Squirrels are a dynamic population. Trap and move doesn't help, they just come back. Shooting doesn't help, either. One of my father's friends shot 300 squirrels in his back yard and didn't change anything. Maybe he should have tried shooting the live ones. |
On Fri, 25 Feb 2005 14:34:05 GMT, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote: I'm speechless. that was either funny or idiotic. Which? both? |
The Real Tom wrote: On Fri, 25 Feb 2005 14:34:05 GMT, "Stormin Mormon" wrote: I'm speechless. that was either funny or idiotic. Which? both? Neither. |
what would a "professional" exterminator do ?
Put wire mesh along the entire botton of the roof line (under the shingles and gutters -- you can't see it from the ground). Put wire mesh around attic vent fan openings, as squirrels who want to can peel the weak mesh really there. Put wire mesh at all other possible ingress points (all a squirrel needs is enough space to fit a tooth under wood in order to get started chewing). Put escape hatches in for 30 days to get the squirrels who have hoarded food inside and therefore don't need to leave for a while (the escape hatches are one-way, obviously). The problem you have now is the squirrel or squirrels have marked their entrances. Every squirrel in the neighborhood now knows your house is fair game. They will keep coming until they realize they can't get in. Trust me, hire a professional. |
On Tue, 01 Mar 2005 13:12:55 -0500, Mark wrote:
It does no such thing if you live in a heavily wooded area as you claim. Unless you sit outside all day, every day, this just isn't an option for someone serious about the problem. If you just like rodent sport shooting, have at it. Reminds me of a story from "The Best of Ann Landers." The thread was wives should take an interest in their husbands' hobbies and, if possible, participate in them so that they could share activities to have quality time together. So this Mrs. wrote back that her husband's hobby was hunting. She rather liked that part of it. But off season he keeps in practice by going to the city dump to shoot rats. What should she do? I can't recall the advice on this one. But that guy is a genius and gets to rid vermin too. |
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