tanktop74 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Does anyone know of someone that can the squirrels out of my attic. I though we had got them all out and patched up the holes that they got in, but NO! They are fighting in my attic again! (wife) (flame) They have already chewed my phone line to my kitchen, I can only imagine what else they are destroying up there! And they are making this awful high pitch sqeeking noise that is driving my dogs nuts! If ya know anyone or have any suggestions I would really appreciate it! Thanks Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 A gun???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 beth, if you have a pellet or bb gun, or access to an airsoft or paintball gun, you can easily get rid of them yourself, then go back through with a fine tooth comb an find the areas that are still wide open for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 LOL Will a nerf gun work?!?!? Just what I want to do. Thanks for the suggestions!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 how about some sort of game trap with nuts in it? Check with the humaine society or animal control in your area. They may be able to help or suggest a better option. Good luck, oh and GO NUTS!!!(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Does anyone know of someone that can the squirrels out of my attic. I though we had got them all out and patched up the holes that they got in, but NO! They are fighting in my attic again! (wife) (flame) They have already chewed my phone line to my kitchen, I can only imagine what else they are destroying up there! And they are making this awful high pitch sqeeking noise that is driving my dogs nuts! If ya know anyone or have any suggestions I would really appreciate it! Thanks Beth Can you say mating.(scary) Warm dry attic. They love you!!! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 make sure you get this fixed soon! I'm an electrician and we do at least a handful of homes every year that have destroyed wires from squirels. they will chew right through them and all of a sudden things will stop working. One house even got hit bad enough all the wiring in the attic just about got replaced when we were all done. I am talking several thousand in damage if they hit you good so watch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy-S Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 you can call my company we will come out and give you a free estimate, 8004019935 or check out www.edenpest.com you can set an appointment online and there is a coupon for you to use(agree) Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBirkett Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Rodents Get a cat in the attic, and they will leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Get a cat in the attic' date=' and they will leave.[/quote'] Yea A big hungry cat. Make sure it's had a rabies shot firstDOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 There are Havahart live animal traps, granular repellents like Shake-away http://www.nextag.com/natural-squirrel-repellent/compare-html , There are electronic devices I have a battery operated mole repellent stake that works great for 9,000 sq.ft. I'm sure there are similar electronic devices for squirrels. See what is available at Wilco. http://www.wilco.coop/Divisions/Farm_Stores/ Please do not use poison. It could be very bad for a neighbors dog or cat that found a dead or dying squirrel. Cats have been used for many years to keep rat and mice under control. Getting one for squirrels might work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Costal farm and ranch over by me has humane traps, get one or two of them and a small bowl of sunflower seeds. ( unsalted of course) Ya should be able to catch them one or two at a time. I would also find where they are getting in and close it off and either trap them in so they go to the trap or it will block them from getting in if they are out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 if your going to get a cat, make sure its a BIG MEAN cat, such as a serval or bengal mix, otherwise, well, your average squirrel, especially if theres more than one, will make mince meat out of a normal house cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 JManrow, THanks for the info. I will look in to the squirrel repelants and electronic devices. Dont worry, i would never poison them, they are cute, just not in my attic and I also dont want to endanger my dogs! Thanks for the info!! Beth There are Havahart live animal traps' date=' granular repellents like Shake-away [url']http://www.nextag.com/natural-squirrel-repellent/compare-html[/url] , There are electronic devices I have a battery operated mole repellent stake that works great for 9,000 sq.ft. I'm sure there are similar electronic devices for squirrels. See what is available at Wilco. http://www.wilco.coop/Divisions/Farm_Stores/ Please do not use poison. It could be very bad for a neighbors dog or cat that found a dead or dying squirrel. Cats have been used for many years to keep rat and mice under control. Getting one for squirrels might work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy-S Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Alright since Pest management is my realm I need to give you some advise. Unfortunately there are no electronic repellents that would eliminate your home of pests. No matter what the ad's say. Trust me if they worked we would use them! Snake away active's are Napthalene 7.0% and Sulfur 28.0% this technique can on occasion work if you get enough material were the animals are nesting, however it is a short term solution at best and I do not recommend the use of chemical applications for a short term solution. Moth balls have the active Naphthalene and Paradichlorobenzene are very similar and I have known of people who have tried to use them in the same manner. Again before looking into this route read about Napthalene http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ccl/pdfs/reg_determine1/support_cc1_naphthalene_healtheffects.pdf The simple and best solution is to locate all points of entry and to seal them out. We use a one way valve when we can to allow animals to exit but not reenter. Also do the exclusion at the right time of day like noon to increase your chances of catching the animals already out of the home feeding. If by chance you do trap them in the attic use live traps clackamas fish and game loans them out for free. At least they loan out raccoon size traps I have never asked about squirrel traps, but its worth a call. But don't be fooled if you do poor exclusion they we chew right through it and reenter the attic and they are not easy to catch in live traps as some other animals are. If you cannot live trap them you may need to employ rat sized snap trap as a last resort and only use them in the attic to prevent non target animals from coming into contact with the traps. Just don't waste your money on noise makers or visual deterrents they just don't work. Think hard before using chemicals like snake away and or moth balls in your environment too. Good luck! Just my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 My coworkers father is in the hospital after using to many moth balls (Napthalene) in there home to combat a pest problem. It is not something you want to live around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 so... we all agree that if you end up with snakes in the attic, you should not use snake-away. Weren't we were discussing squirrels?(laugh) Sorry Randy, I couldn't resist it! I was referring to a product called Shake-Away http://www.antonline.com/p_8005508-NX_677116.htm , not Snake-Away.(whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Why has no one thought of this guy(rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 When the opossums got to my dog and scratched him up a bit - I found my pellet gun did OK stunning them, then a pitchfork did wonders. Didn't have time to be 'humane' about it :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Why has no one thought of this guy(rock2) Cousin Eddy stopped eating squirrel when he found out the were high in cholesterol.(drooler)http://www.scarysquirrel.org/recipes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Cousin Eddy stopped eating squirrel when he found out the were high in cholesterol.(drooler)http://www.scarysquirrel.org/recipes/ Thats what I was waiting for someone to say(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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