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Red Squirrel pest control advice needed Laynester 12-06-2006
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Posted by Laynester on December 6, 2006, 10:13 am


I have a long-standing, ever nagging, "red squirrel" (rat with a furry
tail) rodent problem that is eating my rental home (and my patience
dealing with them) for quite awhile. These red squirrels are smaller
and "wilder" than the average city squirrel which in our state is
are the large brown ones.

The house has been ravaged by these red squirrels eating under the eves
and fascia boards going around the roof of the house. Around the
chimney is a great spot to chew through too. I've found a fairly good
way to "fend off and seal" these holes by using a old heavy duty
pop or tin can, cutting it out to fit the overlap of the hole, and use
of a lot of heavy duty construction cement (liquid nails - super
duty), sealing it shut permanently (seems to work). By the way, once
they're in, the start climbing down the inside walls, it's creepy,
and it is a very big issue with the tenant or course.

In a week to 3 months there's a new hole the size of a silver dollar
about 2 feet from the last one that was just sealed.

The house, of course, sits underneath a towering 40' walnut tree. I
cannot remove the tree, shoot a bb gun at the rodents, or do the
"have a heart trap deal." Trapping and releasing requires a large
amount of time managing the never-ending trap and release cycle.

What I would like to use is an "industrial strength" type of
squirrel/rodent killer. Can I put D-CON up in the around the roof of
the house or do they make a red squirrel pest control item I can
purchase that will ERADICATE these little son of a guns?

I would like to know what a "pro" pest controller would use in a
case like this and appreciate all advice and insights in how to
eradicate these rodents from my home.


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Posted by Joseph Meehan on December 6, 2006, 10:24 am


Laynester wrote:
> I have a long-standing, ever nagging, "red squirrel" (rat with a
> furry tail) rodent problem that is eating my rental home (and my
> patience dealing with them) for quite awhile. These red squirrels are
> smaller and "wilder" than the average city squirrel which in our
> state is
> are the large brown ones.
>
> The house has been ravaged by these red squirrels eating under the
> eves and fascia boards going around the roof of the house. Around the
> chimney is a great spot to chew through too. I've found a fairly good
> way to "fend off and seal" these holes by using a old heavy duty
> pop or tin can, cutting it out to fit the overlap of the hole, and use
> of a lot of heavy duty construction cement (liquid nails - super
> duty), sealing it shut permanently (seems to work). By the way, once
> they're in, the start climbing down the inside walls, it's creepy,
> and it is a very big issue with the tenant or course.
>
> In a week to 3 months there's a new hole the size of a silver dollar
> about 2 feet from the last one that was just sealed.
>
> The house, of course, sits underneath a towering 40' walnut tree. I
> cannot remove the tree, shoot a bb gun at the rodents, or do the
> "have a heart trap deal." Trapping and releasing requires a large
> amount of time managing the never-ending trap and release cycle.

No, it is no never ending. Likely all the damage is being done by only
a few individuals. The trap and release (release like 20 or more miles
away. 1 mile and they will be back before you are.


>
> What I would like to use is an "industrial strength" type of
> squirrel/rodent killer. Can I put D-CON up in the around the roof of
> the house or do they make a red squirrel pest control item I can
> purchase that will ERADICATE these little son of a guns?
>
> I would like to know what a "pro" pest controller would use in a
> case like this and appreciate all advice and insights in how to
> eradicate these rodents from my home.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit




Posted by HeyBub on December 6, 2006, 10:30 am


Laynester wrote:
> I have a long-standing, ever nagging, "red squirrel" (rat with a
> furry tail) rodent problem that is eating my rental home (and my
> patience dealing with them) for quite awhile. These red squirrels are
> smaller and "wilder" than the average city squirrel which in our
> state is
> are the large brown ones.
[...]

>
> I would like to know what a "pro" pest controller would use in a
> case like this and appreciate all advice and insights in how to
> eradicate these rodents from my home.

Usually, you can only trap/kill squirrels during squirrel hunting season
(~February) otherwise you can end up with a substantial fine and/or jail
time.*

On the plus side, squirrel damage is covered by insurance (inasmuch as they
are game animals and not "vermin").

I think it is permissable, however, to import natural predators to handle
the problem.

Think owl.

---------
* "Whatcha in for, dude?"

"Bothering squirrels."

"You some kind of prevert?"




Posted by Eric in North TX on December 6, 2006, 10:38 am




http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?PGGUID=30e07900-7b6a-11d5-a192-00b0d0204ae5

or

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/jackrussellterrier.htm


Posted by Laynester on December 6, 2006, 11:13 am


Eric in North TX wrote:
>
http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?PGGUID=30e07900-7b6a-11d5-a192-00b0d0204ae5
>
> or
>
> http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/jackrussellterrier.htm

Eric,

You da man. I like those products from Valley Vet. I just purchased
1-bite rodent killer and the rodent feeding station (covered heavy
plastic w/rat 2-way hole). I checked with the city ordinances and I am
in the clear on doing this. I'm going to mount the feeding station
behind the chimney to avoid (I hope) any good neighborly concerns or
personal pet access. The feeding station hole is about the size of a
silver dollar addressing the small squirrel issue perfectly (if they
take the bait, I'm sure they will).

Thanks! - case closed.


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