[Rhodes22-list] Squirrels - Sound devices

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Brad:

I would consider getting one or two of the cheap sound devices.  They seem
to work.  My experience is that they need to be near the problem area, that
is with 10 feet.  They are cheap, clean, and may help your immediate
problem.  They may also help with other critters you may not be aware of: 
mice, rats, snakes, cockroaches, et. al.

Trim the trees.

Use the stuff Mike recommends.

A dog would help, but it would have to be a mean aggressive type.

A cat might help if it is a hunter.  Now a bob cat would be the thing.

Consider renting a mongoose.  

Ask a raptor trainer to visit.  Put up an Owl nest box. 
http://www.owlpages.com/links.php?cat=Owls-Nest+Boxes

A pellet gun would add fun to the problem and may help releasing anger,
should be on the list.  May also help with other critters in Mississippi.

Invite Bob down to evaluate the problem.  Show him what a difference climate
makes.

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA

Brad Haslett-2 wrote:
> 
> Dear List,
> 
> Help!  We've been averaging about $300 to $500 with the local squirrel
> trapper for the last several years.  They generally ate their way into the
> house in the same area and we've almost completely sheet metaled the
> soffit
> closest to their access tree. Now they've moved to a whole new area of the
> house and have moved above Cora's bedroom.  Short of cutting down the
> trees
> they use for access to the roof, something I don't want to do, what can be
> done to encourage them to live at the neighbors?  Do the ultrasound
> devices
> work?  Are there chemicals that you can spray?  Since Gracie died the
> squirrels and rabbits have taken over the yard.  I'm happy to share but
> enough is enough.  A WalMart high powered pellet gun is next!
> 
> Brad
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