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OT - Squirrel Repellent Idea
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My wife and I are trying to turn our thumbs green this year. We have all sorts of goodies that are growing great so far. My wife was really excited the other day when our first strawberry turned from green to red. Well yesterday I went back there and either squirrels or a rabbit tore into our strawberries. :( Having the day off today, I decided to play Mr. Martha Stewart.
First, I sprinkled some peppermint oil granules around the perimeter of the garden and then came up with this. Hot glued a bamboo skewer on the bottom of a glad ware cup. Used a hole punch and punched holes all around under the lip of the container. Then filled them with moth balls, placed the lid on and placed them periodically around the garden. The lid acts as a rain barrier so no water gets in. Squirrels don't like the smell of moth balls nor peppermint. I saw something similar on YouTube, but I used glad ware cups instead. We will see if it keeps them out.
First, I sprinkled some peppermint oil granules around the perimeter of the garden and then came up with this. Hot glued a bamboo skewer on the bottom of a glad ware cup. Used a hole punch and punched holes all around under the lip of the container. Then filled them with moth balls, placed the lid on and placed them periodically around the garden. The lid acts as a rain barrier so no water gets in. Squirrels don't like the smell of moth balls nor peppermint. I saw something similar on YouTube, but I used glad ware cups instead. We will see if it keeps them out.
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My favorite squirrel repellent. A .410 shotgun revolver.__________________________________________Dripping Springs, Texas.Just west of Austintatious
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Wish I could, VI.
But I live in a subdivision. lol -
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Sprinkle Bloodmeal around the plants. We had the same thing happen with some Heirloom Lilly fresh plants last yr and my wife used this stuff and no more nibblage-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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Yeah, I know WP. Still illegal where I live.
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Thx, Mattman! Where do you buy that from?
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High Powered pellet gun is what I use, And then put the head of a squirrel on a pike to warn other squirrles I am serious this time.
I need to stop watching Braveheart.
"Hold my beer and watch this S##T!"
LARGE BGE DALLAS TX.
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I use a airsoft (BB) 1911. I think it's a Crossman.
Smitty's Kid's BBQ
Bay City,MI
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We have bought at Walmart or Lowes in the pesticide section.-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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At lowes
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Thx, Matt! I will pick some up if the peppermint granules and mothballs don't do the trick.
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No problem, gotta save the veggies!!-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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Persistence and determination are omnipotent!
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I had a problem with rabbits eating my blueberry plants (stripped the leaves and then ate the young shoots pretty much down to the roots). After much trial and error, I found success with a product called Bitter Apple, available at big box pet stores, intended to keep dogs from chewing on stuff. I apply in the evening and sometimes re-apply after rain; after a while, the little buggers get conditioned not to even try the plants. I would test out on a few trial spots to make sure no adverse reaction with your particular plants.LBGE - St. Louis, MO; MM & LBGE - around 8100' somewhere in the CO Front Range
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Didn't you just buy a BB gun for some birds?
Rowlett, Texas
Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook
The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings
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trap,goobers, and a barrel of water, works every time. used to trap and find them a new home but the neighbor turned me in to conservation....they said to drown the varmints. no repellent works against a determined squirrel
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Ha! Yeah. I am equipped with lots of firearms, including a pellet gun. But you can't pick off every squirrel. I would like to deter them even when I'm not home to stand guard.
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I bought this a couple of years ago, and after a few weeks, I haven't had to turn on the electric fence since.__________________________________________Dripping Springs, Texas.Just west of Austintatious
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Vi prolly lives in a neighborhood too, but it's Texas and everyone carries a judgeDyal_SC said:Wish I could, VI.
But I live in a subdivision. lol_______________________________________________XLBGE -
I have 9 acres and plant a good size garden. The squirrels and rabbits and other varmints that are unfortunate enough to go in my garden only do it once.
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LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .
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For those of you interested in the moth ball cups, I'll let you know if they work out.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Ya6z-NlDo(before the ASPCA comes a-knockin', I don't advocate this. I did, however, laugh with great vigor).
_____________Remember when teachers used to say 'You won't have a calculator everywhere you go'? Well, we showed them.
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That is friggn hilarious. Now thats a flying squirrel
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Ha! I saw a video where my buddy's buddy did something similar with a skeet thrower.
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BTW, finger off that trigger, VI! That's a bad habit.
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Good point. But, notice the hammer isn't cocked, and I also don't keep a live round in the firing position. It's also pointed at a picture of Mickey on the wall, so even if it went off .... yawn.Dyal_SC said:BTW, finger off that trigger, VI! That's a bad habit.__________________________________________Dripping Springs, Texas.Just west of Austintatious -
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VI shot the sheriff... But he did not shoot no deputy...
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Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire the weapon and always assume it's loaded.Dyal_SC said:BTW, finger off that trigger, VI! That's a bad habit.
Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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