Darth Blader
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| posted on 1/4/06 at 08:27 AM |
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Squirrels
Having problems with a squirrel getting into my loft, I've tried blocking all the areas where it could be getting in but it still manages to
gain access. Apart from shooting it are there any other ways to kill the little sod? Does Rat poison work?
Cheers
Rick
Right to Tighten....Left to Loosen
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stevec
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| posted on 1/4/06 at 08:32 AM |
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dont poison it , it will die somewhere you cant get at it and stink your house out.
A reletive of mine had the same problem and used a commercial trap. I think it was designed for some other critter but did th job.and then put the
whole lot in a bucket of water and drowned the little bar stewards.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 1/4/06 at 08:36 AM |
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Red or Grey Squirell ?
makes a difference whether you shoot it of let it live. Red ones are declining. Greys are taking over the areas used by reds.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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stevec
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| posted on 1/4/06 at 08:42 AM |
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Thats the beauty of a cage trap, you can choose.
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Darth Blader
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| posted on 1/4/06 at 08:48 AM |
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It's a Grey one (vermin) I wouldn't think of kiling a red (indiginous) and would definately use a trap, however I do have a trusty air
pistol that might get dusting off!
Right to Tighten....Left to Loosen
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marshall
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| posted on 1/4/06 at 09:33 AM |
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yes get a cage a catch it drown it and
cook it for sunday lunch not alot of meat a meal for one.. LOL
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gregf27
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Get hold of a mk4 fenn trap, about £5 , kills em quick, works 24/7 for you, so long as you check it at least once a day (legal requirement!)
they are small and work a treat
works on rats too!! - just mind your fingers when you set it and use the safety catch! - its quick and clean.
Greg
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Alan_Thomas
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| posted on 1/4/06 at 11:27 AM |
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A mate had the same problem, chewed thru his wiring without electrocuting itself!
Phone the council they gave him a trap/cage, caught the devil the next day. Council took away trap + squirrel - no cost.
- Alan
PS I believe they release them again ( near Bolton) 
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