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HELP!! I have a chipmunk living IN my house Autumn 06-25-2006
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Posted by MaryL on June 25, 2006, 10:14 am

> While picking up after breakfast this morning I watched as a frightened
> chipmunk ran across my dining room floor into a little crack by the
> dishwasher. Few minutes later he ran into the living room under my hubby's
> chair. Upon further investigation I find he has been burrowing in my 6
> foot tall corn plant. There is black dirt all over the light green
> carpeting.
>
> Suggestions anyone???
>
> Not sure what to use to get rid of him. Hate to hurt him, but also hate to
> have him tear my house up.
>
> Thanks
>

There are some Havahart traps, as Steve suggested.

Before buying one, check with your local animal shelter or Humane Shelter
(or even Alley Cat Allies, if you have a local chapter). They will often
let you borrow a trap. Whether you buy or borrow, make sure they know it is
for a chipmunk because these traps come in a wide variety of sizes.

MaryL



Posted by on June 25, 2006, 10:32 am
On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:31:33 GMT, "Autumn"

>While picking up after breakfast this morning I watched as a frightened
>chipmunk ran across my dining room floor into a little crack by the
>dishwasher. Few minutes later he ran into the living room under my hubby's
>chair. Upon further investigation I find he has been burrowing in my 6 foot
>tall corn plant. There is black dirt all over the light green carpeting.
>
>Suggestions anyone???
>
>Not sure what to use to get rid of him. Hate to hurt him, but also hate to
>have him tear my house up.
>
>Thanks
>

Think CAT.
Get one as a pet, borrow one, etc.

Posted by Autumn on June 25, 2006, 11:33 am
Unfortunately I am horribly allergic to cats so we will have to resort to
one of the other suggestions.



Posted by Autumn on June 25, 2006, 11:39 am
What do you use for bait?



Posted by MaryL on June 25, 2006, 12:35 pm

> What do you use for bait?
>

Check with people at your local animal shelter. They are usually good
sources of information for questions like this. I would *guess* (but it's
only a guess) that almost any food item would do. Based on what I see our
squirrels head for, I think I would start with sunflower seed and grains.

MaryL



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