LORisAwesome Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Anyone know if there is a product available to repel squirrels?I am in the process of testing my mega tree strings, and I found one that was chewed through, ruining the string.I seem to remember a neighbor that had a plastic owl in his back yard, I'm wondering if that was to keep the squirrels away.Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I know I'm gonna get flamed, but I use a small bowl of antifreeze placed where only squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits can get to it. Seems to work pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORisAwesome Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 I don't want to hurt them.Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testraub Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 The Wife and I setup a feeder for them with peanut halves, AWAY from any lights or cords. Works pretty well here. Only had one string of lights damaged after moving it within about 5' of the feeder. Got the string repaired, but still have to check a couple others.Tom Straub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORisAwesome Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Sounds like it might be worth a try.I'm thinking the reason they chew on stuff is to grind down their teeth.I had gerbils when I was a kid, and they had to chew for this reason. Their teeth did not stop growing.I have a chain link fence in the back yard, and the darn squirrels have chewed through the aluminum ties that are used to attached the fence to the framework.Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 George Simmons wrote:I know I'm gonna get flamed, but I use a small bowl of antifreeze placed where only squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits can get to it. Seems to work pretty well.Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallleyes Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I bought a small live trap and remove them at least a few miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWood Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I've gotten rid of 21 in the past 4 weeks. I wasn't gonna bother them until I noticed my hose pipe in the yard had all kinda squirrel bites. I immediately thought of drop cords and light strings! I couldn't take a chance on getting them chewed up so I had to take action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyromill Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 sounds like a good time for some squirrel pot pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenote Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Jeff Millard wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDng7wajzHA&feature=related:cool:triggered from a motion sensor to a LOR board, of coarse :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipelayer Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Usually works around here. Cuts down on the grocery bill as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulanator Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Jeff Millard wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDng7wajzHA&feature=related:cool:Had to call the wife in for that one, I am still laughing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Jeff Millard wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDng7wajzHA&feature=related:cool:Dang... now I know why I like you. hahahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hvasta Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Dang monitor almost shorted out.. mighta had something to do with the coffee spit out all over it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubado Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I almost died laughing when I first saw this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddmoon Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Some have suggested running 10% power through the lights at all times. Seems the squirls either figure it out or die trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddmoon Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 George Simmons wrote: I know I'm gonna get flamed, but I use a small bowl of antifreeze placed where only squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits can get to it. Seems to work pretty well.George here is a flame responseCould use a motion activated sequence and I doubt you would ever see the squirrel again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusCarnathan Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 here is my type of squirrel repellanthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U1caNuhgnI&hl=en&fs=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKSedg Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 scubado wrote: I almost died laughing when I first saw this:That one made me laugh too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ainsworth Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Do you own a cat or know someone who does? Take some used cat litter (no poop) and spread it around outside the base of your tree. If it rains you will have to repeat the process. You can also buy fox urine for the same effect.Plastic owl will not work. They soon learn that it won't attack them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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