how do you get rid of a squirrel

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  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    We had squirrel problems. Rotten things actually chewed a hole in the eaves and were nesting in the roof.

    We called the exterminator. He said "you have 2 choices - humane or effective - which would you prefer."

    We went with effective, which meant leaving poisoned peanuts for the little frakkers.


    It worked.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    Call animal control like normal people?
  • TAMayorga
    TAMayorga Posts: 341 Member
    If they are getting into a portion of your house that's accessible to you, try putting down moth balls.
  • Citrislazer
    Citrislazer Posts: 312 Member
    I've been through this already. Yes, you can trap squirrels more than once. We trapped squirrels all the time at my house last summer. Our neighborhood was full of them. They LOVE to eat peanut butter on a cracker. Place a heavy object on top of the trap if a squirrel is able to move it around, or anchor it to the ground with tent stakes. After you have caught the squirrel, carry it in the trap around your property setting it down every so often to yell at it, bang on the cage, and if you have dogs, then have them bark at it too. This only needs to last for a few minutes. Basically, you're scaring the crap out of it and associating that fear with your property. Then, I recommend re-homing the squirrel in a nice woody area at least 10 miles from your property. Next, quickly patch up any damage the squirrel may have caused so another critter doesn't try to take it's place.

    We no longer have a squirrel problem. Just a couple of cute squirrel neighbors.
  • morningmud
    morningmud Posts: 477 Member
    Daryl Dixon is how you get rid of a squirrel.


    (I'm gunna feel like an *kitten* if there's no walking dead fans on here haha)

    Oh hell yes!

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  • TAMayorga
    TAMayorga Posts: 341 Member
    Anyone else now getting Terminix ads on their computer? They're watching us....:huh:
  • FP4HSharon
    FP4HSharon Posts: 664 Member
    Call animal control like normal people?

    Depends on the city, but most animal control officers won't retrieve an animal if they have to climb under, into, behind, or over anything. It would have to be trapped in a room. They also usually won't deal w/wildlife on a property, unless it's sick or injured.
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    Dig a pit
    Light a fire in the bottom of the pit and wait until it goes out completely
    Take a can of peas and line the peas around the edge of the pit every 6" or so
    Hide and wait

    When the squirrel comes to take a pea, kick him in the ash hole!
  • kuntry_navy
    kuntry_navy Posts: 677 Member
    you should be able to trap it again, i've caught and released and caught the same squirrel before
  • Makoce
    Makoce Posts: 938 Member
    you should be able to trap it again, i've caught and released and caught the same squirrel before

    I hope so, he's a wicket smart squirrel.
  • _DaniD_
    _DaniD_ Posts: 2,186 Member
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    Was coming in here to post this. :mad:

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