2006-08-16 14:16:56 · 13 answers · asked by Heather R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Close all the Holes in your attick so nothing comes in, Then Put out traps for them, ( the ones that don't kill )
2006-08-16 14:21:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
#1 - To drive out the squirrels - use moth balls. Then find how there getting in and patch it up. Be careful in the store. we had the same problem with bats. Moth balls are made out of napthelene flakes and cost $2 for a one pound box. Bat and squirrel repellant is made of the same napthelene flakes, but goes for $10 a box.
#2 - Many towns with an animal control officer, will be glad to send someone out to help catch the squirrel, which is usually free, although you may want to make a donation. Sometimes you can rent for a small deposit, from either animal control, the SPCA, or Humane Society, what is known as a live animal trap. You will probably have to put the trap close to where the squirrel is living. Bait it with peanut butter, they love this, put it on an apple slice.
You could also use a deterent, such as "Squirrel Away", This can be purchased in Wal-mart, and also, livestock/feed supply stores. Sometimes the big building supply places, like Home Depot or Lowes carries it also.
#3 - Try wetting rags with amonia and spreading them around the general area that the animal is living in. Most animals have more highly developed senses of smell than we do, and amonia drives them nuts. At the same time, leave a light on in the area that they are living, and leave a radio playing non-stop. The radio doesn't need to be loud enough to bother you, just them.
You need to make sure that the animal has not left any young behind in the place they were living. If given enough time, they will move their offspring out of inhospitable environments, but it may take them several trips.
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2006-08-16 21:25:45 · answer #2 · answered by sassy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest getting a cat. Keep it in the attic. It will solve the problem and you will have a pet.
2006-08-16 21:26:45 · answer #3 · answered by dalewayward 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amonia Repellent
Moth Balls
fox urine
good luck : )
2006-08-16 21:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by woman38 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some ways are setting a rat trap, or a small varmit box trap, moth balls or d-con. Good luck!
2006-08-16 21:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit feeding them. Get rid of the trees. In Louisiana people kill and eat them.
2006-08-16 21:23:02 · answer #6 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find out how they are getting in and fix it. Put your cats in there to clean them out or mouse traps.
2006-08-16 21:23:44 · answer #7 · answered by pattie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have squirrels in my attic.
2006-08-16 21:22:00 · answer #8 · answered by Book of Bob 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
find out where they coming in at an secure that area
2006-08-16 21:21:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Throw a demonic cat up there.
2006-08-16 21:21:30 · answer #10 · answered by watsthedizzle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋