chipmunk/ground squirrel control

[Lnwing]

I'm looking for a thread that described methods of killing chipmunks; in particular, one that used a 5 gallon bucket of water. I ran searches, but can't seem to find it.

Anybody?? We're being overrun!!



Lynn

 

[CTait]

The 5 gallon bucket method as I remember it: Find a can that has both ends in it, 4-6 inches in diameter. Insert a small diameter rod through the center of the can and into either side of the bucket so that the can is centered in the bucket. If you have done a good job the can will spin freely. Now fill the bucket two thirds with water and rub peanut butter on the outside of the can. Place a small stick or wood lath as a ramp on the side of the bucket to aid target pest on his highway to heaven. Empty bucket of drowned pests daily to avoid smells and flies.

 

[Lnwing]

Thanks CTait!!

One chipmunk amusement park ride coming up.

 

[Peter Campbell]

also anti-feeze ( if you want to strain it of the dead critters ) Not to poison them- It lowers the specific gravity of the water to make it harder to swim - Less scratching noises and such on the bucket.

 

[Extreme1]

A co-worker of mine recently told me about his chipmunk problem. They got into the area where he was storing his old car. He took a lid from peanut butter jar and filled it with antifreeze. Then he placed it where no kids or pets could get to it. He said they went about 2 1/2 years without seeing any chipmunks.

 

[socal_rattler]

You could also obtain a small terrier dog, like a rat terrier or similar. The squirrels will not come down out of the trees into your yard after the two get a look at each other.

 

[rubberneck]

Get a 3" PVC or ABS tee and about 6 feet of the appropriate pipe and one pipe cap. Put about an 18" piece of pipe in each of the 3 holes of the tee. Tie the tee to a stake or tree so that the "branch" of the tee sits straight up. (I. E. it looks just like an upside down "T" Fill the center tube with a mix of plaster of paris (sp?) and grain. slip the cap over the end. The critters walk in the bottom from either end, eat and then walk out. The plaster of paris sets up and viola dead critter. The 3" is small enough that cats and dogs or kids cant get in, but squirrels etc can. Works great. You can also put your favorite poison in the contraption, but the plaster is just super cheap and seems to work really well.

 

[dan brooks]

Originally posted by rubberneck

Fill the center tube with a mix of plaster of paris (sp?) and grain. The plaster of paris sets up and viola dead critter.

D@mn... all the Ex Lax in the world probably won't take care of that!



Any ideas for woodpeckers?

 

[EBottema]

Just go buy a Marlin . 17 HMR bolt action bull barrel rifle with a good scope. That is always way more fun that this whole antifreeze bit

 

[scootergmc]

That's what I'm talking about. I'm spending all day tomorrow as the exterminator.