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WaulML6

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Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« on: April 09, 2013, 06:53:16 am »
I have tried everything from exterminators to peppermint oil to moth *bleep*.  I've had my entire basement and top area of roof sealed and the squirrels are still in the walls.  Cannot find an opening where they are getting in.  Anyone have any more suggestions?

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2013, 07:28:20 am »
I have never heard of that.  It seems funny an exterminator can't help, you should have a guarantee with them, I would keep calling them and make them come back until the problem is taken care of.  Are you sure it's not mice?
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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2013, 07:47:28 am »
Oh wow I am sorry to hear that. The sqiurells got in my attic last year and chewed my satellite cable  :-[
I agree with the previous poster who asked about your exterminators guarantee
on an FC note I have seen a paid to call for pest removal ;)
squirrels are pests. Call if you have it and see if they can help plus earn $2!
Good luck OP

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2013, 07:53:45 am »
We have squirrels in our attic too BUT dont have a problem with them chewing on anything . I think maybe because we feed all the animals around here and they eat very well so by nite time I figure their bellies are full so no need to chew.. just sleep...  :thumbsup: Dont know what else to tell you except what others have said.. stick to a pest control company. Good Luck.

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2013, 11:27:00 am »
I would keep trying different pest companies and see if they can do anything.

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2013, 12:40:44 pm »
Most critters including squirrels do not like the smell of Moth *bleep*.  I know for a fact we were haveing problems with critters getting in the attic and we put down a box of moth *bleep* and never had a problem afterwards.

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2013, 04:39:33 pm »
Get u a 22 rifle

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2013, 06:06:02 pm »
Easy there. I think they will probably go out on their own.What they eat in the walls? I never had this problem but I am sure they make a lot of noise. Sorry but I do not know how to help on this matter. :dontknow:

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2013, 05:57:53 am »
stop feeding them peanuts

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2013, 09:31:12 am »
Get u a 22 rifle

In Oregon it is against the law to kill them.

I had them in my attic and trapped them with Snickers as bait, then transported them to a remote area and released them. I got the traps at Ace Hardware.

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2013, 02:53:04 pm »
Squirrel Repellant device and pets... I don't know the accuracy of a squirrel repelling device but I believe there is some device that emits a frequency that squirrels won't go to... Or have pets, it will scare the critters away... My neighbor hood has 1-4 stray cats and there is very little amount of squirrels in my area

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2013, 03:47:07 pm »
Nope but I am sure I will want to as soon as my vegetables start growing

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2013, 07:20:34 am »
Thanks all of you for you help.  I've tried it all except the 22 rifle (lol) 

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2013, 08:01:29 am »
Critters are a problem for a lot of folks.  We have a squirrel season here so the suggestion of a .22 works.  However, the live trap idea also works if you can stand to deal with that.  Be careful though, we once caught a skunk accidentally this way.  I would do an intenet search as see what others have found to be successful.

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Re: Does anyone know how to get rid of squirrels?
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2013, 08:13:52 am »
Have you tried fox urine?

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