I keep getting squirrels building a nest under a roof. Its an overhang next to third floor roof. I do not want to look at chicken . And no I cannot trap or transport or harm them as they are protected in this state. Does anyone know of a repellent that I could spray there to keep them away from that portion of the house? Or are they afraid of any rubber animals?
TIA.
Squirrels are protected? What state is that?
I'd spray some #6 birdshot from a 12-gauge to repel them.
GL!
(And don't be afraid of the chickens. At least they don't build nests under your roof. Also, it makes you seem.... well... like ... well, sort of like a chicken, I suppose.)
In most states squirrels are game animals. You may hunt them, generally between September and January, if you have a license. Be sure to tag the antlers. The good news is that in these states, squirrels gnawing on wiring is not considered "miscellaneous rodent damage" by your insurance company.
Only during September through January.
In article , snipped-for-privacy@comcast.net says... :) And no I cannot trap :) or transport or harm them as they are protected in this state. Does anyone :) know of a repellent that I could spray there to keep them away from that :) portion of the house? Or are they afraid of any rubber animals? :) :) A friend of mine has a nice sight with lots of info and a message board dedicated just to squirrels.
Fire, and lots of it..
I've never heard of a squirrel returning after being set on fire, so it must work as a great repelleant. Anyone have experiences to share?
tom
:p
Oh man, like most of us, we can't look at chickens too. They are so sexy.
Ow la La.....
Life size, what is that a string? A twig, a wire? The woman is invisible most of the time, she needs to eat more food.
Or commit suicide.
Oh man, chickens. Oh La La
:p
who isn't?
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Lots of *really* helpful people here, no?
Homemade pepper spray; dump a bottle of Tabasco into an empty spray bottle. Fill with water and spray liberally. WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND WASH YOUR HANDS WHEN FINISHED!!!!
Plan B--
I grew up in the south Missouri Ozark mountains. We never had trouble with squirrels in the house, our squirrels understood that if they showed up near a house, they'd wind up in the kitchen. Braize in a little water till near tender, roll in seasoned flour and fry like chicken! Good stuff! Get a .22 and some shorts and hit them right near the eye! Use a sharp knife to clean them, they have a really tough skin for a small animal.
Dan
its comforting to see that for a change someone gave the RIGHT answer instead of simply suggesting you blow whatever animal is offending you away.
well done.
randy
It took me a while to find it but here's how to deal with the squirrels.
Remove "YOURPANTIES" to reply
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At least one person suggested burning them, which is similar to "blowing them away", but slightly different. Personally I think either method is great, although burning napalm can be somewhat hazardous to the structure.
There's nothing simple about controlling squirrels. Don't underestimate the little varmints.
I use these little lead pellets moving at high velocity, followed by a few shovels of earth.
What state is it that protects these vermin?
Gotta be cali.
And how is he supposed to get close enough to the squirrel to spray it?
Well, I enjoyed all the funny answers here and I would also shot them if at all possible. However, it got me to thinking like a squirrell (where to hide my nuts, etc.). If hanging a silhouette of an owl or raptor helps keep birds away from glass windows, why not squirrells? Maybe go to your local hardware store and find one of those plastic owls for gardens or draw a silhoutte on a piece of plywood, paint it dark and hang it from the roof to move with the breeze. Sue Minocqua, WI Yamaha '00 VStar 650 (old reliable) '04 TW200 (mud = fun) Kawasaki '95 Vulcan 1500 (new friend)
"Do what you want and say what you feel because those that mind, don't matter and those that matter, don't mind". ~Dr. Seuss
Ann's political views scare most people. Her 'physical' view may not (vbg).
Amen. Even the Hildebeast 's name may scare the **** outta them...
im feeling nice today so i will give you a straight answer.
you spray the nest.
randy
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