mike and patti Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 We live in Florida and the squirrel population is thriving. They decided to start chewing my cords, this is a real problem. Has anyone else dealt with this? How can We keep them from chewing our wires?!!!!!!!!!Mike and Patti with 128 LOR channels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymakr000 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Shoot them and have squirrel stew:PI hate squirrels they mess up my lights, my Jack o lanterns, and my garden.I take no prisoners. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeiilll Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 PLEASE - don't just shoot them!There are many available alternatives to just killiing animals. They have just as much right to be on this planet as humans do. We are nothing more than just another species on this world.I would suggest that you contact a local wildlife organization, rehabber, or any local office of wildlife management and ask them for advice on helping with this problem.There are many animal scents that are repulsive to other species that could be used and some spices that also will deter animals from bothering things.The squirrels are just doing what comes naturally to them. YOU have provided them with something of interest to investigate, so they did not create this problem.And yes I am a rehabber and have seen the terrible things that people can do to animals. I already know that the squirrels and raccoons that I have that live around me will probably do some damage to my display, but I am ready to live with that although I am taking some measures to keep them from doing more damage than necessary.All God's creatures are here for a reason, not just us. I somewhat thought that part of the reason we decorate is to celebrate life is it not? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfunk Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Get a P-90 and have some fun with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy942 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I'm with toymakr000. Squirrel stew is awesome! And, yes, animals are here for a reason... to be food.Squirrels here are a nightmare. I've had them eat through the facia, make nests in the attic, and ruin the ceiling with the messes they make. I used a crossman pellet gun to take care of the problem. Just make sure you know what is behind where you are aiming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkymouse99 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Go to your local feed & seed store, or home impovement store. They have some repellent you can put around your yard. I think it's fox urine. Don't know how well it works, but I will have to try this year. Last year they ate my wires too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike and patti Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Don't worry I'm not going to shoot them, I was asking for advice on how to detour them from chewing wires thats all. The fox urine might work if it doesn't smell offensive to us, any help would be good. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfunk Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 You might try a light spray of ammonia near the wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iresq Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Aunt Bethany: What's that sound? You hear it? It's a funny squeaky sound.Uncle Lewis: You couldn't hear a dump truck driving through a nitroglycerin plant.Clark: [a squirrel is loose in the house] Where is Eddie? He usually eats these goddam things.Cousin Catherine Johnson: Not recently, Clark. He read that squirrels were high in cholesterol.Clark: Russ, go get the hammer.Ellen: Clark, what do you need a hammer for?Clark: I'm gonna catch it in the coat... And smack it with the hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Cherry Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Keep the squirrels feed during Christmas, if they are not hungry then they will not be chewing on the wires.We feed them Deer corn, $7.00-$9.00 for a fifty pound bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfunk Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Dennis Cherry wrote: Keep the squirrels feed during Christmas, if they are not hungry then they will not be chewing on the wires.We feed them Deer corn, $7.00-$9.00 for a fifty pound bag.Now that's a good idea. PUt food in one area and spray the wires. That should solve your entire problem.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Sounds like the squrrels have a lead deficiency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Cherry Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Mountainwxman wrote: Sounds like the squrrels have a lead deficiency. No they need more copper in their diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 So how many squirrels can you have on one controller before it takes out the fuse. Or should I say , how much resistance does one squirrel possess. Oh and will they fade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossgroove Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Paul C wrote: So how many squirrels can you have on one controller before it takes out the fuse. Or should I say , how much resistance does one squirrel possess. Oh and will they fade.HA!Feeding them away from the display is the way. I had racoons eating my fake indian corn this halloween. That was the whole reason I got the fake indian corn this year because they ate all of the real corn last year!!! I have to find that 50 pound bag of feed mentioned earlier, and just leave the whole thing out back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Moth Balls!! WORKS GREAT and cheaper than corn! I can say I dont have any snakes or moths around or neighbours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusCarnathan Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 the best thing to use is either fox urine or Moth balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 well if you don't want to shoot them:shock:...maybe keep the cords energized then we would have pink squirrels instead of bunnys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafter Bar R Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 My dog takes care of squirrels, all I find is a tail lying on the lawn, the rest is in the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Videoguy84 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Yes, I'd imagine 120v pretty much spells death for Mr. squirrel, so leave a few lights energized here and there...problem solved. Just hope squirrel meat offers enough resistance as to not short out your controllers...err...on second thought maybe you should just try the corn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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