There are places around my house that I'm repairing to stop squirrels from coming into the attic, but the little critters are in several places and I don't want to close them up inside the attic since they will die and cause a horrible odor or chew another hole somewhere and still keep their 'home' in my home. I thought about using some type of bait that causes them to seek water, which them kills them, but I don't want to get that drastic, if possible. Do things like Blood meal or Coyote smelling packs drive squirrels away, and if they do, will they leave a strong smell in the house that might drive us away too? Any suggestions will be appreciated.
2006-12-27 18:05:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Purchase multiple boxes of "Moth Balls", use any device,(slingshot)etc. to propell into Attic
unreachable spaces. Sprinkle Boric Acid Powder inside thier entrance points. Close ALL But (1) hole, with mashed up old Aluminum Screening, Then Seal. When they vacate, close last hole, same way./// M.B's dispell annoying gases, driving them out, and COVERS Any Oders of dead ones, that will quickly dry to likeness of shoeleather,NOT Needing to be removed from attic/ walls etc.
Moth "FLAKES" can be used inserted along baseboard fichers, lasting a few days to cover any possible odor seapage into dwelling. Odors from M.B's and Flakes will dissapate in about 5 days. "NOT Harmfull to Humans or pets unless swallowed." Read Directions on box, and use common sense ! ""SOLVED"".
2006-12-27 19:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by X-terminator ... 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this was an idea originally for some other kind of small animal, but maybe it will work for squirrels too. Seal all openings that the animals can use for entry/exit except one. Then on the remaining entrance put in a one way door so that the animal can exit but not re-enter the attic. After some time, all the squirrels will have left and not been able to get back in.
Or there is this product:
http://www.squirrelevictor.com/
2006-12-27 20:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by unnamed_author 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, what a nightmare! I would suggest placing a feeder with shelled peanuts somewhere near the entrances. After about a week or two (when you know they're coming out to them) set up some traps with the peanuts. Unfortunately you won't get any help from the S.P.C.A or humane societies because Squirrels are considered vermin. As cute as they may be, they do carry diseases, and in all honesty are fuzzy tailed rats.
Good for you for being humane, and best of luck!
Tina
2006-12-27 18:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by Teenytime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are wire trap cages that will not injure the little guys when they go for the bait inside. You can buy them at feed stores. Happy New Year.
2006-12-27 19:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by Spock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firecrackers
2016-03-28 21:56:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try some humane traps or call the aspca. I'm glad ya don't want to kill them ^_^, there very cute hehe. That does stink that they have invaded you're house though.
2006-12-27 18:09:23 · answer #6 · answered by Dog Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mothballs and hardware cloth over the openings. the cloth is like mini metal chicken wire or fencing, just tack it over any openings until you finish the repairs to the house. also trim the trees if that is how they are getting access.
2006-12-27 18:21:41 · answer #7 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET A COUPLE OF BOXES OF MOTH BALLS AND PLACE EVERYWHERE IN ATTIC JUST THROW HAND FULLS ALL AROUND THEN GO OUT ON YOUR ROOF AND IF YOU SEE ANY CREVICES THAT THEY COULD CRAWL THROUGH PLACE STEEL WOOL IN CRACK.
2006-12-27 18:08:56 · answer #8 · answered by HADITDUN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋