How do I keep chipmunks away from my garden, especially my tomatoes
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Darlene T
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My husband want to kill the little guy, but I am an animal lover, please, if anyone knows of a way to keep chipmunks out of gardens. I have a Havahart trap, but I even hate relocating cause I think they are so cute... but would rather relocate than have him killed. Thank you
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N. Sharon on Jun 13, 2013I use cayenne pepper. They jump and run away.....but seem to remember.....no harm donr to them.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 14, 2013You could try scent repellents, like those sold for deer, but it can become an expensive proposition. Chipmunks are cute but they can be really destructive in a garden.Helpful Reply
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Darlene T on Jun 14, 2013Thanks so much for your quick responses, Douglas, what do you think of the cayenne pepper & N. Sharon, how do you apply it???Helpful Reply
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N. Sharon on Jun 15, 2013When I plant my new flowers in pots, I sprinkle it on the soil inside the pots. It does not hurt the plants. Try not to sprinkle on a windy day! Hurts if it gets in your eyes.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 15, 2013Cayenne pepper's probably a lot less expensive than dried coyote urine, so you have nothing to lose by trying it.Helpful Reply
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360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Jun 15, 2013hmmm....wonder if I could market coyote 'compost' finding some droppings in the nursery parking lot :) lately @Douglas HuntHelpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 15, 2013It's all about marketing, @360 Sod (Donna Dixson) !Helpful Reply
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TJ on Jun 15, 2013chipmunks (thirteen-lined ground squirrels?), voles, gopher, rabbits, deer, racoons, squirrels -- they all think we planted a "buffet" just for them :-) I use Liquid Fence sprinkled with a few other home remedies. Stinks and has to be reapplied but seems to work the best for our deer.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jun 15, 2013Trap and release, or shoot the buggers. They often can get into items that you do not want them to go. People think they are cute, but they can do a lot of damage. Also it is more humane to release them in the woods away from the house then keeping them around. Cats loves these critters and catch them all the time. In the woods there are much more likely to live a longer life. You can spend hundreds of dollars in sprays, and such, most only work if the do at all for a short time and having to keep on retreating is a pain. Coyote compost may work, but it would be better if the dispensing system was kept in the yard.Helpful Reply
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