Keeping squirrels out of attic

Subject: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: GUEST,scott markley
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 02:42 PM

I had a squirrel getting into attic under roof flashing. I just recently secured the flashing but now see the squirrel is trying to scratch he was in through my siding. Question- is there anything i can put on siding to stop him from burroughing? ( like tabasco sauce) also, since its fall here im assuming they wouldnt have pups. is this correct? any suggestions please..

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: ced2
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 02:48 PM

Let it know you follow the advice of Mr Lehrer contained within that excellent song Poisening Pigeons in the Park viz:- "and maybe we'll do in a squirrel or two,"!

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: MMario
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 02:50 PM

they shouldn't have any kits at this time of year - but may have built up a nesting spot and or food store which would explain why they were trying to get back in

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: Cluin
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 02:55 PM

Get a pellet rifle.

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 02:58 PM

GUEST, you should have done a brief search and you'd have found a quite current thread to do with squirrels. Here it is. Perhaps Joe Clone will merge this new thread into that one.

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: Janie
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 03:22 PM

MMario it depends on where s/he lives. Squirrels (and rabbits) breed year round where I live.

Janie

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: GUEST,MarkS
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 03:25 PM

Unless you want to trap or shoot, best is to make the attic unfriendly. Take away food sources and destroy any nests in place or under construction. Also - dont leave the attic unvisited for long periods of time. Try just going up there 2-3 times a day. By disturbing their privacy they may want to find different lodgings~
Mark

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: Cluin
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 03:38 PM

Once they get in and take up residence, they're a bitch to get rid of.

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 04:00 PM

Get a football rattle, I say get a football rattle.

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 04:36 PM

Large cat.

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: GUEST,Skipy
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 04:41 PM

so that's how you spell squirrel!
Skipy

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: Cluin
Date: 01 Nov 04 - 05:15 PM

Next question: Keeping large cats out of attic

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: GUEST,Mingulay
Date: 02 Nov 04 - 09:10 AM

Nail up a recipe for squirrel pie next to the spot that they are trying to enter. Either that or a warning about lead poisoning.

Subject: RE: Keeping squirrels out of attic
From: Micca
Date: 02 Nov 04 - 01:21 PM

Sorry I misread this as "How to keep squirrels out of Office!!!" Don't vote for Him!!!