Boy! I hate these things!
Jan 25, 2018 10:01:03 #
I trap them and relocate them to a wildlife area. I always release them in the same spot so they can be reunited with their friends. Then it is up to the large population of Fox and Hawks to handle population control. This winter I relocated six.
To get back here they have to cross a river and two highways. Once I don't see any for a week I put the trap away, usually for 3 or 4 months.
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To get back here they have to cross a river and two highways. Once I don't see any for a week I put the trap away, usually for 3 or 4 months.
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Jan 25, 2018 11:56:25 #
Pellet rifle. It won't kill them at a distance, but will give them the idea that bird feeders are off limit food sources.
Jan 25, 2018 12:05:25 #
Hate is a mighty strong word to use unless physical harm is being done personally to you or a family member.
I think they make feeders with a baffle of some kind to prevent them getting to the seed.
On the plus side, look at all the photo opportunities you're getting.
I think they make feeders with a baffle of some kind to prevent them getting to the seed.
On the plus side, look at all the photo opportunities you're getting.
Jan 25, 2018 12:35:44 #
tainkc wrote:
I hate them!
Trap them...and then release them miles away.
Jan 25, 2018 12:56:32 #
tainkc wrote:
I hate them!
Parboil for 20 minutes before pan frying, then you'll like them
Jan 25, 2018 14:25:37 #
BBBruce77
Loc: Eureka, Montana
I have a 20 lb. cat that is very fond of squirrel and he leaves the tails by the back door to let me know that he is doing his job.
Jan 25, 2018 14:52:58 #
I love watching them. I feed all that happen into my yard whether they fly or have bushy tails. I buy bird feed, duck feed, squirrel feed. They are welcome here.
Jan 25, 2018 14:58:14 #
Elaine2025
Loc: Seattle, Wa
I bought a trap off of Amazon called a Squirrelinator, the pesky things were destroying my back yard. I caught 43 squirrels in 2 months, I even caught them 2 at a time. I drive 7 miles away to a wildlife preserve and turn them loose there. I had spent many $ trying to get rid of them, and this is what worked. I have even caught them 2 at a time.
Jan 25, 2018 15:39:10 #
What with hating cats and now squirrels! They must be entertaining to watch ours are. Trap and relocate them a few miles away....the squirrels not the cats. 
Jan 25, 2018 15:55:18 #
Elaine2025
Loc: Seattle, Wa
The reason for relocating them was because they were destroying my back yard.
Jan 25, 2018 16:37:07 #
ewforbess
Loc: San Antonio, TX
tainkc wrote:
I hate them!
If you can't get rid of them, just put Crisco on the pole and break out the video camera...
Jan 25, 2018 17:17:15 #
tainkc wrote:
I hate them!
He looks like he's camping out there....
Jan 25, 2018 17:20:08 #
Jan 25, 2018 17:33:08 #
Mr. B wrote:
I used to hate them. Now I shoot them with a pellet rifle (it's quiet). Over 300 in the last four years. And they taste pretty good too.
You can find some decent recipes on the internet. Not as plentiful here but have managed to bag a few raiding our bird feeders. Also have a dog that enjoys running them down and then tossing them around like a furry toy. Alas poor tree rat, you should have stayed away.
Jan 25, 2018 17:57:28 #
I think they're cute. Wish we had more. I only get rats on my bird feeders.
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