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Posted by Gunner on April 30, 2008, 7:03 am
On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:44:29 -0700 (PDT), Quaker25
>On Apr 29, 10:48 am, GeneCook2...@gmail.com wrote:
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> I have an unwanted visitor in my old house. The door of attic is
>> sealed off with concrete and wood, I can't get in unless I drill it
>> open.
>>
>> Inside is no light just the wooden roof frame and some old wood lying
>> around.
>>
>> Now something is running around. We have lots of squirrels here. And
>> it sounds like one. Running fast and suddenly stopping. It wakes me up
>> in the morning when I would like to sleep.
>>
>> What should I do? Did you ever had a squirrel in your attic? How did
>> you get rid of it?
>>
>> There are these battery operated rodent repellents. They make a
>> certain high pitched noise and the rodent allegedly runs off. Does
>> this work also with squirrels?
>>
>> Thanks in advance. You advice is highly appreciated.
>>
>> Gene
>
>Mothballs are a bust. I had one in my attic and he used the mothballs
>for a pillow. Sprayed pepper spray in hole during day sealed access
>hole with plastic and next morning he was back. Had to set large wire
>animal trap every day for about two weeks with peanut butter. Tried
>smaller wire trap and he kept getting bait. He got the bait out of the
>large trap several times until I fine tuned the trigger and lubricated
>it with WD-40.
> Was going to shoot him in the face after I caught him but he stood up
>on his hind legs held onto the cage like a convict and begged for his
>life with quiet little woof sounds. Figured if he was that much of a
>man I would relocate him. Closed up hole with temporary patch in case
>he wasn't alone but have not had any new squatters. I have several of
>the sonic wing dings but they are not effective.
Good on you for relocating him.
Respects
Gunner
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