Squirrels verse Christmas lights
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Sandy
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does anyone know how to deal with squirrels that keep eating off the plug end and in some cases the cords on my outside lights , I have replaced the lights 3 times now this time however I diluted hot sauce in a spray bottle and sprayed the lights and cords as much as I could and wrapped the plugs in foil .its only been a day and fixing to rain so don't know the lasting effects on the hot sauce, any other ideas? It's getting too expensive to keep replacing my much loved lights .sandy
7 answers
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Are you sure it is squirrels and not rats? Have-a-Hart traps placed next to plug ends with a tasty treat (peanuts for squirrels and peanut butter for rats) for capture and safe release...making sure release is over 4 miles away.
Karen A
on Dec 03, 2013
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no Karen it's squirrels I've seen them a couple of times now, some time this morning I saw a squirrel trying to get the foil off the plug, after they have successes in the past they take the plug with them, today I added more foil and re sprayed hot sauce on the lights then I left a broken set of lights on the ground hoping they stay busy with that one and leave the others alone.but any other helpful hints I would love to try.
Sandy
on Dec 03, 2013
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Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.
Sandy
on Dec 04, 2013
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Wrap moth balls in baggie and tie shut around plug.
Lou Camp
on Mar 25, 2015
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I had lights strung along my fence and the lil devils nipped it all along the string of lights.
Sosue55
on May 08, 2015
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I had a problem with squirrels until I did the following: I had all the tree branches close to my house severely trimmed back ; and I purchased large hollow plastic, but realistic-looking, owls (squirrels are afraid of owls) and hung them in the trees closest to the house. Voila - no more squirrels!
Diana
on Jul 13, 2015
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It's not for everybody - but a good dose of human or wolf urine will do the trick.
UpState
on Nov 15, 2015
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