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@#$ squirrels
OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky
squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, Besides I shoot my 44 and I would have the police at my door in a second, Although would like to scare a few neighbors I would like to have a few sane ideas before resorting to extreme measures. Thanks in advance |
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this thread comes up weekly.
the smartest animal will win this battle. since your first reaction is to get the gun out, i suspect you will be fighthing a squirrel problem for a long time. randy "MC" wrote in message ... OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, Besides I shoot my 44 and I would have the police at my door in a second, Although would like to scare a few neighbors I would like to have a few sane ideas before resorting to extreme measures. Thanks in advance |
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In article , mwclarke1
@yahoo.com says... OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, Besides I shoot my 44 and I would have the police at my door in a second, Although would like to scare a few neighbors I would like to have a few sane ideas before resorting to extreme measures. Thanks in advance Live trap to catch the problem...garbage can full of water to eliminate the problem. -- Lar to email....get rid of the BUGS |
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On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 15:53:43 -0700, xrongor wrote:
the smartest animal will win this battle. since your first reaction is to get the gun out, i suspect you will be fighthing a squirrel problem for a long time. This is the second "animal protection advocate" post I've seen from you in the last 5 minutes. Are you one of those tree-hugger wacko save-the-spotted-owl freaks, or what? To the original poster - poison the little *******s, and/or use a BB gun. -- If you're not on the edge, you're taking up too much space. Linux Registered User #327951 |
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"MC" wrote in message ... OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, Besides I shoot my 44 and I would have the police at my door in a second, Although would like to scare a few neighbors I would like to have a few sane ideas before resorting to extreme measures. Thanks in advance Well, I hesitate to show you this because I like squirrels...but this might work for you. http://www.big-boys.com/articles/flysquirrel1.html |
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MC wrote:
OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, Besides I shoot my 44 and I would have the police at my door in a second, Although would like to scare a few neighbors I would like to have a few sane ideas before resorting to extreme measures. Thanks in advance A couple of dogs or large cats should take car of the problem. -- Joseph Meehan 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math |
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In article , "Joseph Meehan" wrote:
MC wrote: OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? A couple of dogs or large cats should take car of the problem. Yeah, but then you have to worry about keeping the dogs or cats out of the garden. Cats think it's a litter box, and dogs think it's a cafeteria. -- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) Nobody ever left footprints in the sands of time by sitting on his butt. And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time? |
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Use combo approach---Pellet gun, Rat poision ground up and put in
smuckers real peanut butter (not where kids, dogs, cats can get it), electric fence. cut bushes tree branches over house etc. On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:52:35 -0500, "MC" wrote: OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, Besides I shoot my 44 and I would have the police at my door in a second, Although would like to scare a few neighbors I would like to have a few sane ideas before resorting to extreme measures. Thanks in advance |
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MC wrote:
OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, CCI makes .22 ammo called CB's in shorts or longs. Either make no more sound than a pellet gun and have very short range. That said, there are a lot of people that would see you hang for shooting a squirrel, so one word of caution - neighbors -. |
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Joseph Meehan wrote:
MC wrote: OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, Besides I shoot my 44 and I would have the police at my door in a second, Although would like to scare a few neighbors I would like to have a few sane ideas before resorting to extreme measures. Thanks in advance A couple of dogs or large cats should take car of the problem. Our large cat won't interrupt its snooze for squirrels. |
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WD 40 will keep them away from the wires.
MC wrote: OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, Besides I shoot my 44 and I would have the police at my door in a second, Although would like to scare a few neighbors I would like to have a few sane ideas before resorting to extreme measures. Thanks in advance |
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Mark wrote:
On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 05:07:10 -0800, G Henslee wrote: MC wrote: OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, CCI makes .22 ammo called CB's in shorts or longs. Either make no more sound than a pellet gun and have very short range. You've, OBVIOUSLY, never used these CB's then to make such a statement. Yea, they are quieter than a standard .22, but are still far louder than a pellet gun. They are, without question, as loud as a single firecracker - which will get attention of neighbors. I use them all of the time. Firecracker? Not QUITE.. But then maybe it's the hearing aid. |
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In article , G Henslee wrote:
Mark wrote: You've, OBVIOUSLY, never used these CB's then to make such a statement. Yea, they are quieter than a standard .22, but are still far louder than a pellet gun. They are, without question, as loud as a single firecracker - which will get attention of neighbors. I use them all of the time. Firecracker? Not QUITE.. But then maybe it's the hearing aid. When was the last time you changed the batteries in your hearing aid? Seems it's time... -- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) Nobody ever left footprints in the sands of time by sitting on his butt. And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time? |
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Doug Miller wrote:
In article , G Henslee wrote: Mark wrote: You've, OBVIOUSLY, never used these CB's then to make such a statement. Yea, they are quieter than a standard .22, but are still far louder than a pellet gun. They are, without question, as loud as a single firecracker - which will get attention of neighbors. I use them all of the time. Firecracker? Not QUITE.. But then maybe it's the hearing aid. When was the last time you changed the batteries in your hearing aid? Seems it's time... -- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) Doug, I wasn't referring to -my- hearing aid, as I don't need one. Myob. |
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MC wrote:
OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, Besides I shoot my 44 and I would have the police at my door in a second, Although would like to scare a few neighbors I would like to have a few sane ideas before resorting to extreme measures. Thanks in advance Be aware that squirrels are game animals. The season for killing them is usually September through February. You will need a hunting license, squirrel-call, bow-and-arrows, camoflage, squirrel blind, maybe waders, decoys, retriever, and other gear. The good news is that, because they are protected, the "ordinary rodent damage" exclusion in your homeowner insurance does not apply. What all the above means is, whatever you do, don't tell anyone (except your insurance company). |
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Oh man that was funny !!!!!
Gave me a few ideas though. Thanks MC "Jim Ranieri" nah, wrote in message ... "MC" wrote in message ... OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, Besides I shoot my 44 and I would have the police at my door in a second, Although would like to scare a few neighbors I would like to have a few sane ideas before resorting to extreme measures. Thanks in advance Well, I hesitate to show you this because I like squirrels...but this might work for you. http://www.big-boys.com/articles/flysquirrel1.html |
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Well, Could use the .22 for the squirrels, The 44 may work on the nosy
ne..... Uh, Never mind. "G Henslee" wrote in message ... MC wrote: OK, I would like to here a few practice solutions that work in keeping pesky squirrels out of a garden, also keep them from chewing on wiring ? I live in a residential area so shooting is out of the question, CCI makes .22 ammo called CB's in shorts or longs. Either make no more sound than a pellet gun and have very short range. That said, there are a lot of people that would see you hang for shooting a squirrel, so one word of caution - neighbors -. |
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