"Respectfully"? Are you serious? You obviously have no awareness of how destructive the little bastards can be when they invade your home. Yes, they're rodents and don't belong on the pedestal you've created for them. During this time of year, they will work tenaciously at gaining access via the smallest crevice, much like field mice. And as rodents, they're constantly gnawing and chewing on things. In their case, it's because their teeth grow throughout their lifespan and they need to keep them at a manageable length. They're responsible for thousands of house fires annually because they chew on electrical wiring. Get educated about your subject.
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ShogunofYonkers (77424)
2 months ago
I find their antics out in the tree lines to be very amusing, I do like to watch their amusing silliness.
However, you make a point. They can be real pests if they get up into your eaves and attic. Unfortunately I’ve had to put an end to a couple of persistent Greys that kept breaking into the house.
They were tearing up insulation and eating cereal on the kitchen counter.
I felt bad about it but a .177 BB did for them both, I don’t want property damage or disease on my land.
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db20db (17237)
2 months ago
I live in what's known as a "tree city." Naturally, where there are trees, there are going to be squirrels.
I've never had to resort to killing one. I always look for ways to repel them, keep them out of my house. There are a number of ordinary household items they don't like the smell of, believe it or not, Irish Spring soap being one of them.
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ShogunofYonkers (77424)
2 months ago
I’ve used a device called a ‘Hav A Heart Trap’ many times and once trapped I’d drive the critters down to the woods. I’ve done this when I still lived in Yonkers on multiple occasions.
Unfortunately some Squirrels don’t take the bait and I’ve had to resort to more serious measures. Where I now live way out in the woods they seem to be content with the acorns.
I did have a Gliding Squirrel and a big chubby Grey get into my house and was able to chase them out with a broom here.
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