Contract on Mr. Squirrel
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Have you tried reasoning with him? It costs you nothing, and if it doesn't work, at least you are no worse off than when you started.
4barrel
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Normally it is a rat & not a squirrel that chew the wires. a rat will chew the insulation under the hood and make a nest on the passenger side of whatever happens to be there. Moth balls replaced when they dry up will fix most problems. If you live in the country a good female spayed cat will earn her keep on squirrels and rats and other cats that are not yours and keep them away. Give her a treat when she does something you like and blow the horn when you leave if you don't see her. It wont take long until she stays away from the hood. Watch her and she will let you know if there is a mouse about. I have been around cats 45 years and the female cats with the most colors seem to be the best mousers. The black ones are better on birds and so on.
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Discouraging news
Here in Augusta, GA the FOURTH crop of squirrel young 'uns are feeding under the oak tree in my neighbor's yard each morning as I refill the coffee pot at the kitchen sink.
Want happened to the idea that wild animals had babies only in the spring
? Two days of warm weather and the cycle starts all over again?
Here in Augusta, GA the FOURTH crop of squirrel young 'uns are feeding under the oak tree in my neighbor's yard each morning as I refill the coffee pot at the kitchen sink.
Want happened to the idea that wild animals had babies only in the spring
? Two days of warm weather and the cycle starts all over again?
Faulkner
Member
It's hard to beat a plate of pan-fried squirrel with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Here's my current squirrel slayer . . . S&W M&P 15-22 with Surefire 22A suppressor using Winchester sub-sonic .22LR hollow points will flat out put Mr. Squirrel out of business and into the frying pan without disturbing the neighbors.
Here's my current squirrel slayer . . . S&W M&P 15-22 with Surefire 22A suppressor using Winchester sub-sonic .22LR hollow points will flat out put Mr. Squirrel out of business and into the frying pan without disturbing the neighbors.
JcMack
Member
I wonder if red pepper would work? Or would it be too caustic on under hood components.
vigil617
US Veteran
Another benefit to death or relocation is that it will eliminate the possibility that the offender(s) will get inside your house.
A gray squirrel made entry into my place one morning through the front door that apparently had blown open while I was at work. Somehow, the door became closed behind it, trapping Rocky in the house.
When I came home for lunch, subject was in my living room. When I opened the door, he raced out practically between my feet, scaring the poo out of me in the process.
I quickly saw that in his earlier attempts to escape, he had chewed the wooden bars separating the glass panes of my bay window.
Disgusted but glad I had homeowners' insurance, I called my agent to report the offense.
To my dismay, I learned that "rodent damage" is not covered.
If a deer had crashed through the window, such "wild animal" damage would have been covered, no question.
I don't imagine your car insurance covered your damage either.
Squirrels are nature's way of saying that evil walks among us.
A gray squirrel made entry into my place one morning through the front door that apparently had blown open while I was at work. Somehow, the door became closed behind it, trapping Rocky in the house.
When I came home for lunch, subject was in my living room. When I opened the door, he raced out practically between my feet, scaring the poo out of me in the process.
I quickly saw that in his earlier attempts to escape, he had chewed the wooden bars separating the glass panes of my bay window.
Disgusted but glad I had homeowners' insurance, I called my agent to report the offense.
To my dismay, I learned that "rodent damage" is not covered.
If a deer had crashed through the window, such "wild animal" damage would have been covered, no question.
I don't imagine your car insurance covered your damage either.
Squirrels are nature's way of saying that evil walks among us.
chaparrito
Member
Big mean dish faced half starved feral tomcat. That'll do it. He'll wipe out the squirrels and then move on.
I have had the same problem with one of my trucks. I had used moth balls one winter but the cab smelled that summer and its a nice truck. So this winter I took some of mamas nylons, and raided her laundry room. Downey makes a product called "Unstoppables" little smelly balls you put in the wash. Pretty stronge odor but pleasent. I put a handful of those little balls in the nylons tied them shut and set a few of them in the engine compartment. Not 100% fool proof but they are helping, and they smell nice.
My dear sweet innocent grandmother is real hard on the furry little buggers..... She feeds them. Get you some juicey fruit or big league chew bubble gum. They gobble it up and die a miserable death. I think it swells in their bellys. Not sure, but it does work. It's sick and twisted really, kinda like giving the Indians blankets infested with small pox..... Very devious. Good luck with your never ending battle......Bob
"...he had chewed the wooden bars separating the glass panes of my bay window."
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I'm not doubting anyone. If something works for you then good. My personal experience with moth balls, dryer sheets, and most chemicals is that they don't work. We tried moth balls in the vehicles...to the point that they will nearly stink you out of the car and squirrels still bedded down right next to them. Same with dryer sheets and stuff like Squirrel-B-Gone (and similar). Just a waste. Pepper spray also had no effect. I think rodents handle pepper spray better than humans.
Poison should NEVER be used. I can not tell you how lowly I think of people that use it. It is inhumane and can not be controlled. There is no way to make sure which animal will end up with the poison. It's just sad, pathetic, and dangerous.
A pellet, BB, or .22 to the skull or vitals is quick and completely effective. They are vermin...regardless of how fluffy and fun they seem, and will overpopulate to spite themselves. They can be confrontational and have been known to attack. They DO carry disease and if given a chance will be destructive. Do what you like, but my opinion is that their numbers need to be controlled.
Poison should NEVER be used. I can not tell you how lowly I think of people that use it. It is inhumane and can not be controlled. There is no way to make sure which animal will end up with the poison. It's just sad, pathetic, and dangerous.
A pellet, BB, or .22 to the skull or vitals is quick and completely effective. They are vermin...regardless of how fluffy and fun they seem, and will overpopulate to spite themselves. They can be confrontational and have been known to attack. They DO carry disease and if given a chance will be destructive. Do what you like, but my opinion is that their numbers need to be controlled.
But they are soooo cute.
There I said it before anyone else! Since I am a dedicated squirrel hunter, you know what my response would be.
Think closely before you declare war. You have to go into knowing that it isn't one squirrel you know. They have friends, family, reinforcements etc... Be prepared. You cannot bring too much gun to the fight either. You will need to lay in supplies. This includes large quantities of peanut butter and 22 ammo. You do have 22 ammo right? If not you better get on the ball. Good luck in this long war. We will be pulling for you. BTW- you will have no air support in this war. You are the lone grunt so suck it up and get the job done. Carry on.
There I said it before anyone else! Since I am a dedicated squirrel hunter, you know what my response would be.Think closely before you declare war. You have to go into knowing that it isn't one squirrel you know. They have friends, family, reinforcements etc... Be prepared. You cannot bring too much gun to the fight either. You will need to lay in supplies. This includes large quantities of peanut butter and 22 ammo.
You do have 22 ammo right? If not you better get on the ball. Good luck in this long war. We will be pulling for you. BTW- you will have no air support in this war. You are the lone grunt so suck it up and get the job done. Carry on.But they are soooo cute.
Think closely before you declare war. You have to go into knowing that it isn't one squirrel you know. They have friends, family, reinforcements etc... Be prepared. You cannot bring too much gun to the fight either. You will need to lay in supplies. This includes large quantities of peanut butter and 22 ammo.
And watch out for booby traps! They are ruthless. I agree you will have no air support, but it won't be the same for the vermin. You will be pelted and bombarded with an endless supply of nuts and debris every time you walk outside. Those little assassins have pretty good aim.
Aticus
Member
Several years ago I had the same problem. The mechanic who repaired the wires said to spray under the hood with pepper spray. Worked for me but you DO want to wash your hands thoroughly, I repeat, thoroughly with soap and a brush before you touch your eyes.
I agree that a good airgun will take care of the problem. I do have air support though. We have several Peregrine Falcons in the area and they do excellent patrol duty. Not so much squirrels but the rabbit population is a bit thin.
I agree that a good airgun will take care of the problem. I do have air support though. We have several Peregrine Falcons in the area and they do excellent patrol duty. Not so much squirrels but the rabbit population is a bit thin.
So "kill 'em all" is morally superior to killing the furry **** that actually did the damage?
Ramik is discriminatory in that it must be accumulated to be poisonous. It must be eaten several times over several days. If your cat finds a squirrel killed with Ramik and eats it, it won't harm the cat. You could fry up the squirrel and eat it yourself, and it wouldn't hurt you, either. Just don't keep any leftovers.
Method of death matters. Do you know how poison kills? A quick shot to the head is different than slowly eating out the stomach liner or shutting down the kidneys. Unless you enjoy inflicting pain on animals, which is exactly what poisoning does. Do you contend that poisoning works differently?
Squirrels and pack rats can raise problems under a cars hood.....
Worked at a power house and after an eight hour job, several of the cars in the parking lot would have nest started in the carbs, manifold etc.
Good luck.
Worked at a power house and after an eight hour job, several of the cars in the parking lot would have nest started in the carbs, manifold etc.
Good luck.
