how to de-squirrel?

yooperdave said:

thanx for all the ideas. the bucket wouldn't work because the water would freeze and of course those red commies would be able to get out of a 5 gal... i will try the sunflower seeds and paper toweling and probably resort to the bread and peanut butter at a temporary feeder site unbeknownst to you know who.. and yes i know how the bite of a squirrel feels... the buggers drive their teeth in so far that their gum lines leave marks on me! next question...anyone know what squirrel pelts are fetching these days???

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dvellone said:

A rat trap is the way to go. I've had them try to get into my attic a few times and when that red squirrel gets it into it's little one-track mind that it wants in there's no deterring it. I've seen them chew through 1" pine siding. Once in, the damage they can do would put a vandal to shame, not to mention the fire hazard when they go for the wires.

It's a curious thing - I've got lots of them around here and for the most part they show no interest in the house, but every once in a great while there will be one that shows a single-minded determination to get in and will work tirelessly to make it's dream happen.

I've no interest in relocating them since they're so territorial you'd just be causing it's or another squirrel's demise anyhow. Just screw that rat trap to the outside wall and bait it with some peanut butter. Nice last meal.

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