On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:45:22 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:



geez most of you must get you jollies by killing life for no
reason.........

Well yes, actually I do. Achieving a head shot from 30 yards on a squirrel or
crow or other vermin is quite satisfying. An eye shot is even better.

But that doesn't apply here since squirrels are little more than rats with
fluffy tails and they're being destructive. Ergo, they're killed for a
reason.


trap and relocate, seal up holes.

By "trap and relocate", you're really saying, "catch the vermin and dump him
out elsewhere to become someone else's problem. That's sooooo considerate of
you.

Glad to see you have that kind of time on your hands. I don't. Or more
correctly, I have no time to waste preserving the lives of vermin. This is
misc.rural. You know, the country. The opposite of city. Where folks
eliminate vermin and pests forthright and get on with other things.

As for sealing the holes, well, since the vermin chewed holes in my eaves to
get in the attic in the first place, what would your odds be that sealing the
holes would pose anything more than a minor inconvenience?


d con might leave home stinking for months, if animal dies in wall.


Funny thing about that theory. I've used the stuff all my life and never had
vermin die anywhere that produced an odor that I could smell. My theory is
that the poisoned vermin go outside to die.

I have had a rat or mouse drag a sticky trap back into a wall and die. Even
then, the odor only lasted a day or two.

and why is the OP report he sealed off the attic entrance with
concrete and wood?

Since he didn't solicit your opinion on that topic, I suggest MYOB.

John
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,
wrote:

Hi folks,

I have an unwanted visitor in my old house.
I'm experiencing that feeling myself.

Thanks in advance. You advice is highly appreciated.

Gene

A rag soaked in ammonia, worked for me.
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Neon John wrote:
On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:45:22 -0700 (PDT), "

wrote:



geez most of you must get you jollies by killing life for no
reason.........

Well yes, actually I do. Achieving a head shot from 30 yards on a
squirrel or
crow or other vermin is quite satisfying. An eye shot is even
better.

But that doesn't apply here since squirrels are little more than
rats
with
fluffy tails and they're being destructive. Ergo, they're killed
for
a
reason.


trap and relocate, seal up holes.

By "trap and relocate", you're really saying, "catch the vermin and
dump him
out elsewhere to become someone else's problem. That's sooooo
considerate of
you.

Glad to see you have that kind of time on your hands. I don't. Or
more
correctly, I have no time to waste preserving the lives of vermin.
This is
misc.rural. You know, the country. The opposite of city. Where
folks
eliminate vermin and pests forthright and get on with other things.

As for sealing the holes, well, since the vermin chewed holes in my
eaves to
get in the attic in the first place, what would your odds be that
sealing the
holes would pose anything more than a minor inconvenience?


d con might leave home stinking for months, if animal dies in wall.


Funny thing about that theory. I've used the stuff all my life and
never had
vermin die anywhere that produced an odor that I could smell. My
theory is
that the poisoned vermin go outside to die.

I have had a rat or mouse drag a sticky trap back into a wall and
die. Even
then, the odor only lasted a day or two.

and why is the OP report he sealed off the attic entrance with
concrete and wood?

Since he didn't solicit your opinion on that topic, I suggest MYOB.

Lemme guess, you grew up in the city in a building that somebody else
maintained and now you've moved to the mountains to live the Snuffy
Smith lifestyle.

You might want to find some of your rural neighbors who grew up there
and find out what they think of your strategy of spending the rest of
your life putting out dcon and shooting squirrels with a pellet gun
instead of FIXING THE DAMNED HOLE. Be prepared to become a
laughingstock.

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(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)

On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:44:29 -0700 (PDT), Quaker25
wrote:

On Apr 29, 10:48 am, wrote:
Hi folks,

I have an unwanted visitor in my old house. The door of attic is
sealed off with concrete and wood, I can't get in unless I drill it
open.

Inside is no light just the wooden roof frame and some old wood lying
around.

Now something is running around. We have lots of squirrels here. And
it sounds like one. Running fast and suddenly stopping. It wakes me up
in the morning when I would like to sleep.

What should I do? Did you ever had a squirrel in your attic? How did
you get rid of it?

There are these battery operated rodent repellents. They make a
certain high pitched noise and the rodent allegedly runs off. Does
this work also with squirrels?

Thanks in advance. You advice is highly appreciated.

Gene

Mothballs are a bust. I had one in my attic and he used the mothballs
for a pillow. Sprayed pepper spray in hole during day sealed access
hole with plastic and next morning he was back. Had to set large wire
animal trap every day for about two weeks with peanut butter. Tried
smaller wire trap and he kept getting bait. He got the bait out of the
large trap several times until I fine tuned the trigger and lubricated
it with WD-40.
Was going to shoot him in the face after I caught him but he stood up
on his hind legs held onto the cage like a convict and begged for his
life with quiet little woof sounds. Figured if he was that much of a
man I would relocate him. Closed up hole with temporary patch in case
he wasn't alone but have not had any new squatters. I have several of
the sonic wing dings but they are not effective.


Good on you for relocating him.

Respects

Gunner

On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:37:08 -0500, "HeyBub"
wrote:

Neon John wrote:
On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:48:12 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:


What should I do? Did you ever had a squirrel in your attic? How did
you get rid of it?

A couple of years ago I turned my mountain vacation cabin into my
home. The attic was infested with squirrels. Several bait boxes of
D-con inside the attic and a nice pellet gun outside took care of the
problem in a few weeks.

I highly recommend both parts of the solution. Squirrels will eat
D-con about as well as rats do. And even the most dedicated
house-squatters have to come out to ferriage. That's where the
pellet gun comes in. There's a nice one available, complete with
scope, at Wallyworld for under $100.


Beware. You mustn't shoot squirrels out of season or without a license.

3S Rule.

Shoot, shove, shutup

Neon John wrote:
On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:45:22 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:


geez most of you must get you jollies by killing life for no
reason.........

Well yes, actually I do. Achieving a head shot from 30 yards on a squirrel or
crow or other vermin is quite satisfying. An eye shot is even better.

But that doesn't apply here since squirrels are little more than rats with
fluffy tails and they're being destructive. Ergo, they're killed for a
reason.

trap and relocate, seal up holes.

By "trap and relocate", you're really saying, "catch the vermin and dump him
out elsewhere to become someone else's problem. That's sooooo considerate of
you.

Glad to see you have that kind of time on your hands. I don't. Or more
correctly, I have no time to waste preserving the lives of vermin. This is
misc.rural. You know, the country. The opposite of city. Where folks
eliminate vermin and pests forthright and get on with other things.

As for sealing the holes, well, since the vermin chewed holes in my eaves to
get in the attic in the first place, what would your odds be that sealing the
holes would pose anything more than a minor inconvenience?

d con might leave home stinking for months, if animal dies in wall.


Funny thing about that theory. I've used the stuff all my life and never had
vermin die anywhere that produced an odor that I could smell. My theory is
that the poisoned vermin go outside to die.


As a general rule, they do. The warfarin makes them seek water which is
usually outside. Of course there are exceptions. I had a house where
the previous owner had gone into the crawl space and placed insulation
under the floor which was "secured" by chicken wire and lathing. A rat
ended up dead and entangled in the stuff. [Ewww doesn't even come close.]


I have had a rat or mouse drag a sticky trap back into a wall and die. Even
then, the odor only lasted a day or two.

and why is the OP report he sealed off the attic entrance with
concrete and wood?

Since he didn't solicit your opinion on that topic, I suggest MYOB.

John
--
John De Armond
See my website for my current email address
http://www.neon-john.com
http://www.johndearmond.com -- best little blog on the net!
Tellico Plains, Occupied TN
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.



--
Self-interest, caused by low selfish desire, is the root
cause of contemporary world chaos and individual misery.

alunimum soffit and fascia should stop re entry........

a loud radio played daily when no one is home would likely drive them
out.

put radio in attic on hard rock channel blast volume, plug in with
extension cord when you are going out..........

bet he or she leaves out of fear.

one shouldnt hurt gods creatures un necessarily

On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:37:52 -0400, Neon John wrote:


d con might leave home stinking for months, if animal dies in wall.


Funny thing about that theory. I've used the stuff all my life and never had
vermin die anywhere that produced an odor that I could smell. My theory is
that the poisoned vermin go outside to die.


The toxilogical method of D-Con tends to make the critters very
thirsty, and they head for a source of water.

I used to find them face down, in .5 " of water with great
regularity.

Gunner

http://www.broadcaster.com/clip/16925

On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:04:42 -0700, Gunner
wrote:


Beware. You mustn't shoot squirrels out of season or without a license.

3S Rule.

Shoot, shove, shutup

I thought it was "Shoot, Shovel, Shutup" :-)

John
--
John De Armond
See my website for my current email address
http://www.neon-john.com
http://www.johndearmond.com -- best little blog on the net!
Tellico Plains, Occupied TN
To have doubted one’s own first principles is the mark of a civilized man -Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:44:38 -0400, "J. Clarke"
wrote:


Lemme guess, you grew up in the city in a building that somebody else
maintained and now you've moved to the mountains to live the Snuffy
Smith lifestyle.

Not a very good guesser. Born and raised in a small town. Owned this cabin
since my mom and I built it in 1970. I am enjoying the, as you call it,
Snuffy Smith lifestyle. Slow paced, friendly neighbors, no TV or other
annoyances, hunting and fishing any time I want, almost zero cost of living,
etc. Don't glow too green with envy.


You might want to find some of your rural neighbors who grew up there
and find out what they think of your strategy of spending the rest of
your life putting out dcon and shooting squirrels with a pellet gun
instead of FIXING THE DAMNED HOLE. Be prepared to become a
laughingstock.

Actually, my neighbors have supplied my ammunition, they're so pleased that
I've ridded the place of vermin. Mine isn't the only place that has been
trashed by the fuzzy-tailed rats. One neighbor, in particular, calls me up
whenever she sees a vermin on the loose, chiding me for dropping the ball on
my job.

Interestingly enough, the same thing happened when I spent a couple of years
living in a city sub-division (never again!). My new neighbor saw me carrying
in an arm-load of rifles and came running. I ducked, thinking I was going to
have to deal with an anti-gun nut. Instead, she introduced herself and the
practically begged me to start killing squirrels. That I did, bagging over
100 out of that little 1 acre wooded back yard.

Tony, my huge orange tabby, had a bountiful feast that summer, eating
everything but the squeak. I started spine-shooting the squirrels so that he
could enjoy the actual kill.

John
--
John De Armond
See my website for my current email address
http://www.neon-john.com
http://www.johndearmond.com -- best little blog on the net!
Tellico Plains, Occupied TN
If stupidity hurt then there'd be Aspirin in the salt shakers.

Neon John wrote:
On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:44:38 -0400, "J. Clarke"
wrote:


Lemme guess, you grew up in the city in a building that somebody
else
maintained and now you've moved to the mountains to live the Snuffy
Smith lifestyle.

Not a very good guesser. Born and raised in a small town. Owned
this cabin since my mom and I built it in 1970. I am enjoying the,
as you call it, Snuffy Smith lifestyle. Slow paced, friendly
neighbors, no TV or other annoyances, hunting and fishing any time I
want, almost zero cost of living, etc. Don't glow too green with
envy.


You might want to find some of your rural neighbors who grew up
there
and find out what they think of your strategy of spending the rest
of
your life putting out dcon and shooting squirrels with a pellet gun
instead of FIXING THE DAMNED HOLE. Be prepared to become a
laughingstock.

Actually, my neighbors have supplied my ammunition, they're so
pleased that I've ridded the place of vermin. Mine isn't the only
place that has been trashed by the fuzzy-tailed rats. One neighbor,
in particular, calls me up whenever she sees a vermin on the loose,
chiding me for dropping the ball on my job.

Interestingly enough, the same thing happened when I spent a couple
of years living in a city sub-division (never again!). My new
neighbor saw me carrying in an arm-load of rifles and came running.
I ducked, thinking I was going to have to deal with an anti-gun nut.
Instead, she introduced herself and the practically begged me to
start killing squirrels. That I did, bagging over 100 out of that
little 1 acre wooded back yard.

Tony, my huge orange tabby, had a bountiful feast that summer,
eating
everything but the squeak. I started spine-shooting the squirrels
so
that he could enjoy the actual kill.

Sorry, didn't realize you were a troll.

plonk

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wrote:
Makes sense that the state would have facilities for relocating a
destructive deer or moose or even a mountain lion. They certainly do it for alligators in Florida.

offending alligators in florida are all taken away and killed. theres
no where left to relocate them too.........


Your attic.




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Now that's funny right there. I don't care who you are.


git 'er done


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ABSOLUTE GENIUS IN ACTION!!!!!

The only thing that could improve it would be a nice brick or concrete
block wall for a landing zone!

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