I have squirrels that keep chewing holes in my roof trim and residing in my attic/walls. I have patched these holes with spray foam and steel wool and neither work. They are climbing up my rear fire escape so I just cannot remove it. Its to the point now that I have to replace the trim. What can I use that is 100% Squirrel proof?Squirrel Proofing?
Aside from a 9MM, I would say chicken wire, the fine wire mesh that is used for building chicken coups. I know squirrels dont like metal, so maybe that would work, staple it up.Squirrel Proofing?
BB gun
mix razor blades and broken glass in the foam
Set traps where they most come, then all in a professional.
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Squirrel Proofing?
I have squirrels that keep chewing holes in my roof trim and residing in my attic/walls. I have patched these holes with spray foam and steel wool and neither work. They are climbing up my rear fire escape so I just cannot remove it. Its to the point now that I have to replace the trim. What can I use that is 100% Squirrel proof?Squirrel Proofing?
You really need to catch them. Best way is to get a large net, and then lure them toward you by showing them your nuts.help for acne
You really need to catch them. Best way is to get a large net, and then lure them toward you by showing them your nuts.
Squirrel Proofing?
I have squirrels that keep chewing holes in my roof trim and residing in my attic/walls. I have patched these holes with spray foam and steel wool and neither work. They are climbing up my rear fire escape so I just cannot remove it. Its to the point now that I have to replace the trim. What can I use that is 100% Squirrel proof?Squirrel Proofing?
put your trim up and put smooth tin over the trimSquirrel Proofing?
Call your local county extension office - they may have some suggestions for you.
We had a similar problem a couple of years ago... we covered over the openings in our soffit with some very strong wire mesh. We left the edges rough and sticking out as well. Not very attractive - but it did the job!
We put the mesh up in the middle of the day so that the squirrels would be gone foraging. Squirrels have a very fast metabolism and would not live long if trapped in your attic - but the smell would be horrendous! (Not to mention the flies, etc.) Sadly - I know from experience!
I will admit, also, that I poisoned the little rodents as well. The day before closing up the hole, we put some rat poison pellets in some peanut butter on plastic spoons and tossed them up into the opening. The poison didn't activate in their bodies until they drank water the next day - so they didn't die in my attic.
I know that there is a smelly, gooey substance you can place in areas where you don't want birds nesting. We used it at some of the apartment communities I managed. Perhaps there is something similar for squirrels.
but a pellet gun and shoot the little suckers
Get a B-B gun and take the little monsters out!!!
Repair your, holes and put hair in a old sock and hang it near the entrace the little buggers use this will get ride of the nut eaters also racoons and any other little critters that want to share you home. try getting rid of squirls on any search engine
A B. F. C. Or you could just get a cat and let it loose. Chlorine works but smells, lemon or lime juice works until it`s washed away. A plastic owl has been known to keep the beggars away also. Good luck. Took me 3 months to get gid of all the racoon family. Couldn`t access all the attic. Now I have 2 new skylights. Another thing is cat or dog hair tied around the area to fool them into thinking there are other animals in the area. They also do not like hand soap, except ivory.
Here is a web site link for people with the same problem you have. Problems and solutions are posted there and it looks pretty good. / http://www.scatmat.com/community/forum/v鈥?/a> GOOD LUCK
put your trim up and put smooth tin over the trimSquirrel Proofing?
Call your local county extension office - they may have some suggestions for you.
We had a similar problem a couple of years ago... we covered over the openings in our soffit with some very strong wire mesh. We left the edges rough and sticking out as well. Not very attractive - but it did the job!
We put the mesh up in the middle of the day so that the squirrels would be gone foraging. Squirrels have a very fast metabolism and would not live long if trapped in your attic - but the smell would be horrendous! (Not to mention the flies, etc.) Sadly - I know from experience!
I will admit, also, that I poisoned the little rodents as well. The day before closing up the hole, we put some rat poison pellets in some peanut butter on plastic spoons and tossed them up into the opening. The poison didn't activate in their bodies until they drank water the next day - so they didn't die in my attic.
I know that there is a smelly, gooey substance you can place in areas where you don't want birds nesting. We used it at some of the apartment communities I managed. Perhaps there is something similar for squirrels.
but a pellet gun and shoot the little suckers
Get a B-B gun and take the little monsters out!!!
Repair your, holes and put hair in a old sock and hang it near the entrace the little buggers use this will get ride of the nut eaters also racoons and any other little critters that want to share you home. try getting rid of squirls on any search engine
A B. F. C. Or you could just get a cat and let it loose. Chlorine works but smells, lemon or lime juice works until it`s washed away. A plastic owl has been known to keep the beggars away also. Good luck. Took me 3 months to get gid of all the racoon family. Couldn`t access all the attic. Now I have 2 new skylights. Another thing is cat or dog hair tied around the area to fool them into thinking there are other animals in the area. They also do not like hand soap, except ivory.
Here is a web site link for people with the same problem you have. Problems and solutions are posted there and it looks pretty good. / http://www.scatmat.com/community/forum/v鈥?/a> GOOD LUCK
I need my house squirrel-proofed?
For the last two weeks, I've suspect there was a mouse in my unfinished, attic-like upstairs... today I saw it was actually a squirrel. I watched it eat the mouse poison I'd set out for the mouse, and then (presumably) leave the attic; apparently, it knows how to get in and out. What should I do? Is there an expert that can squirrel proof my house?
I don't need the squirrel captured, since it's entering and exiting; I need the house secured so it can't get in.I need my house squirrel-proofed?
Best thing to do is find the entrance hole...usually in the soffits... and block it off or put some sticky glue like some mouse traps have around the hole.
Hardware stores sell it in caulking tubes...squirrels and other rodents hate it because it sticks to their fur and they can't clean it off...they'll avoid the hole in the future.I need my house squirrel-proofed?
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I don't need the squirrel captured, since it's entering and exiting; I need the house secured so it can't get in.I need my house squirrel-proofed?
Best thing to do is find the entrance hole...usually in the soffits... and block it off or put some sticky glue like some mouse traps have around the hole.
Hardware stores sell it in caulking tubes...squirrels and other rodents hate it because it sticks to their fur and they can't clean it off...they'll avoid the hole in the future.I need my house squirrel-proofed?
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Where can I find a 100% guaranteed squirrel-proof bird feeder?
It must not have any plastic, plexiglass or wooden parts that can be reached by squirrel teeth.
Also, it must not have a locking mechanism that the squirrels can figure out and open.
Finally, those plexiglass baffles do not really work as eventually the more gymnastically gifted squirrels will learn how to stretch and flip into the seed trays.Where can I find a 100% guaranteed squirrel-proof bird feeder?
I feel that the Yankee Flipper is probably the closest to 100%, maybe 99.9999%.
The Yankee Flipper is the hottest selling bird feeder ever made! It features a weight activated motorized perch ring that several birds can easily feed from simultaneously, but flips pesky squirrels off. Rechargeable power stick and adapter included.
Made with the finest materials available; zinc die cast top and base as well as a UV stabilized polycarbonate tube, this feeder stands up to even the harshest outdoor elements.
Jus click on the video to watch.....Where can I find a 100% guaranteed squirrel-proof bird feeder?
Have you tried the Squirrel-Off bird feeder?? It trains the squirrels to stay off the feeder.
no current bird feeder is 100% guaranteed to be squirrel proof as these guys are agile and mobile enough to get to the food. try to out think them, if you put out to much food you will get spillage and attract other animals like rats and skunks into your yard, i have found that if you offer them some thing easier to get they will take it, buy peanuts in shells string them in long amounts hang them on trees also hanging apples away from feeders can help
to be Honest - it has not been invented yet - I seen a show where they tried all kinds of things and the hardest one only took them under a week to figure out - I just gave up and got one of them corn feeders that spin around and they became so occupied with that, that they didn't seem to want the seeds so much - just put them as far away from each other as you can - out of sight out of mind
None! The squirrels are smart and they will figure it out. I would hang it feeder 2 ft. from the tree branch you are going to hang it from using fishing string, and make sure it is away from other branches. It works better than the ';proofed'; ones.
They are rascally little fellas! We used to have one that would clean out the feeder and then take a nap in it! I'll give you a star and maybe some innovative person will answer.
Many say they are squirrel proof but I have never found one that actually was. The little guys are agile %26amp; smart! LOL! I just put out enough to feed both squirrels %26amp; birds in multiple sites.
Good luck %26amp; blessings!
Also, it must not have a locking mechanism that the squirrels can figure out and open.
Finally, those plexiglass baffles do not really work as eventually the more gymnastically gifted squirrels will learn how to stretch and flip into the seed trays.Where can I find a 100% guaranteed squirrel-proof bird feeder?
I feel that the Yankee Flipper is probably the closest to 100%, maybe 99.9999%.
The Yankee Flipper is the hottest selling bird feeder ever made! It features a weight activated motorized perch ring that several birds can easily feed from simultaneously, but flips pesky squirrels off. Rechargeable power stick and adapter included.
Made with the finest materials available; zinc die cast top and base as well as a UV stabilized polycarbonate tube, this feeder stands up to even the harshest outdoor elements.
Jus click on the video to watch.....Where can I find a 100% guaranteed squirrel-proof bird feeder?
Have you tried the Squirrel-Off bird feeder?? It trains the squirrels to stay off the feeder.
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no current bird feeder is 100% guaranteed to be squirrel proof as these guys are agile and mobile enough to get to the food. try to out think them, if you put out to much food you will get spillage and attract other animals like rats and skunks into your yard, i have found that if you offer them some thing easier to get they will take it, buy peanuts in shells string them in long amounts hang them on trees also hanging apples away from feeders can help
to be Honest - it has not been invented yet - I seen a show where they tried all kinds of things and the hardest one only took them under a week to figure out - I just gave up and got one of them corn feeders that spin around and they became so occupied with that, that they didn't seem to want the seeds so much - just put them as far away from each other as you can - out of sight out of mind
None! The squirrels are smart and they will figure it out. I would hang it feeder 2 ft. from the tree branch you are going to hang it from using fishing string, and make sure it is away from other branches. It works better than the ';proofed'; ones.
They are rascally little fellas! We used to have one that would clean out the feeder and then take a nap in it! I'll give you a star and maybe some innovative person will answer.
Many say they are squirrel proof but I have never found one that actually was. The little guys are agile %26amp; smart! LOL! I just put out enough to feed both squirrels %26amp; birds in multiple sites.
Good luck %26amp; blessings!
Squirrel proof bird feeder?
6 months ago, i bought a bird feeder. it was called the ';yankee tipper';. i'm close to a spruce tree. and squirrels live with the birds in the tree. the squirrels jump off the tree and eat upside down. and then the crows fly at the same time while they eat. then, i bought a dome-like thing for the squirrels. but they still eat upside down. now, the squirrels scared off the small birds that i enjoy. i live in the Kansas City-Prairie village area, so i was wondering if there is any good feeders around here. i don't want to buy on the internet, please.Squirrel proof bird feeder?
My mom buys some birdseed that has some sort of pepper in it, which the birds still enjoy, but the squirrels HATE it. if you sprinkle it around the bird feeder too, they'll eat a piece and then never go back once they taste it.
I think it's called ';squirrel off'; or something. and it's totally humane.Squirrel proof bird feeder?
One thing you can do is to move your feeder further away from the tree with all the squirrels in it. Move it at least 10 feet away from the tree or anywhere a squirrel can jump from in your yard. Another thing you can do is to place some cayenne pepper in the bird feeder. It won't hurt the birds, but squirrels hate it.
The key is to put it where the squirrels can not jump to it. And thats not really an easy thing to do.
Honestly, I have yet to see any truly squirrel proof feeder.
My mom buys some birdseed that has some sort of pepper in it, which the birds still enjoy, but the squirrels HATE it. if you sprinkle it around the bird feeder too, they'll eat a piece and then never go back once they taste it.
I think it's called ';squirrel off'; or something. and it's totally humane.Squirrel proof bird feeder?
One thing you can do is to move your feeder further away from the tree with all the squirrels in it. Move it at least 10 feet away from the tree or anywhere a squirrel can jump from in your yard. Another thing you can do is to place some cayenne pepper in the bird feeder. It won't hurt the birds, but squirrels hate it.
The key is to put it where the squirrels can not jump to it. And thats not really an easy thing to do.
Honestly, I have yet to see any truly squirrel proof feeder.
Squirrel proof bird feeders?
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I'm not sure...but apparently you can make your own for under $10...
http://lifehacker.com/software/weekend-p鈥?/a>Squirrel proof bird feeders?
There are many varieties of squirrel-proof bird feeders, they even sell them at Walmart.
http://www.backyardbird.com/squirbir.htm鈥?/a>
The best way to keep squirrels out of the bird feeders is by providing them with their own food...away from the bird feeders. Squirrels gotta eat, too:)
Not sure where you live? In the UK/Ireland a company called CJ Wildbird foods do a range called ';Defender'; and ';Conqueror'; that are impervious to squirrels
http://www.birdfood.co.uk/products.php?a鈥?/a>
So far as I have experienced, there are not such things.
Do you know the kind of smart (and adorable) critters squirrels are?
Get the best of two worlds and feed them both!
I'm not sure...but apparently you can make your own for under $10...
http://lifehacker.com/software/weekend-p鈥?/a>Squirrel proof bird feeders?
There are many varieties of squirrel-proof bird feeders, they even sell them at Walmart.
http://www.backyardbird.com/squirbir.htm鈥?/a>
The best way to keep squirrels out of the bird feeders is by providing them with their own food...away from the bird feeders. Squirrels gotta eat, too:)
Not sure where you live? In the UK/Ireland a company called CJ Wildbird foods do a range called ';Defender'; and ';Conqueror'; that are impervious to squirrels
http://www.birdfood.co.uk/products.php?a鈥?/a>
So far as I have experienced, there are not such things.
Do you know the kind of smart (and adorable) critters squirrels are?
Get the best of two worlds and feed them both!
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