We have squirrels rampaging our large, beautiful Japanese Maple.
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KMS Woodworks on Aug 29, 2011garden hose with a High pressure spray...less lethal...and a good deterrent. They may be gathering nesting materials for the winter...not much caloric content in branches....all you need to do is make the neighbors trees more desirable.Helpful Reply
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Garden Rebel / Sims Landscaping, Co. on Aug 29, 2011Bonnie, you must have a haven in your Maple tree for your squirrel friends. I dont believe in killing them either. I suggest you call the wildlife sanctuary in your county and they might be able to trap them and relocate them. It will only be temporary because more squirrels will find your tree. Good Luck.Helpful Reply
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Bonnie B on Aug 29, 2011Gees ~~~ ! Thanks for such quick responses ~~ ! Two great ideas and I will try employing both of them. I have a flickering idea that our local wildlife sanctuary isn't well-funded (not due to my lack of donations) enough to trap for me BUT they might lend out cages. Thanks!, once again, guys -- it's early here in California but, after I get "beautified", I am going to set up the hose (we live on a golf course -- so, "make-up" is a must-do ~~ !)Helpful Reply
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Bonnie B on Aug 29, 2011Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.Helpful Reply
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Erica Glasener on Aug 29, 2011Bonnie, here is a link that may be useful for you. I have put down red chili pepper flakes to deter chipmunks and squirrels but everytime it rains you need to reapply. http://giantveggiegardener.com/2011/08/16/deterring-squirrels-from-eating-your-garden/Helpful Reply
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Walter Reeves on Aug 29, 2011If you do the trapping yourself, use sunflower seed for bait. Set the trap out at dusk and check it the next morning...they are active at dawn. Keep an old towel handy to put over the trap as you approach it, to keep the animal calm.Helpful Reply
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Bonnie B on Aug 29, 2011Erica: Thank-you for your interesting response -- BUT -- we have many other large trees and the litte "devils" are like little monkeys and jump from tree to tree. So, unfortunately, putting anything on the "ground" wouldn't work. Additionally, we have multiple dogs/cats and I worry that they might get a dose of chili pepper -- probably not a good thing.... BUT....thanks anyway!Helpful Reply
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Erica Glasener on Aug 30, 2011Bonnie, sounds like you may have to try the trapping as Walter and others suggest, good luck.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Aug 30, 2011Have you given the little buggers their "bath" yet?Helpful Reply
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360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Aug 30, 2011Take a look at this link- some pretty good information for you http://gardendecorativeitems.com/blog/how-to-attract-or-deter-backyard-squirrels/533/ fascinating facts about squirrelsHelpful Reply
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Bonnie B on Aug 31, 2011Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas. It's early in the game so I look forward to as many ideas as possible. Perhaps a "blending" of more than one idea might get these cute, little critters looking for a new home base soon.Helpful Reply
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Dan's of Central Florida, Inc. on Aug 31, 2011You could try buying a falcon or hawk. It would certainly "deter" them.Helpful Reply
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Bonnie B on Aug 31, 2011HA ~~ ! You've got to be kidding me. A.) The hawk would probably carry away our little dog before he'd even look at a squirrel -- "meatier" you know.... (chuckle..) B.) Falcon's scare me -- they are beautiful but WOW! those beaks and claws. C.) It's not a neighorly thing to do. You must be quite the outdoors man.Helpful Reply
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Mike E on Sep 01, 2011If all else fails they make a tasty stew!Helpful Reply
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