Re: Educated squirrels
[Re: Johnny Skunk]
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04/16/24 05:38 AM
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I've had good success with gray squirrels using Comstock's swing panel's, these to have to be well secured
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Re: Educated squirrels
[Re: Johnny Skunk]
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04/16/24 09:11 AM
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iayogi17
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if the squirrel is trying to nest up high why are you placing the traps down on the ground?
Brad Mohr
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Re: Educated squirrels
[Re: Johnny Skunk]
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04/16/24 01:09 PM
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Never seen a educated squirrel I have marked and re cage for research
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Re: Educated squirrels
[Re: Johnny Skunk]
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04/22/24 09:16 AM
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iayogi17
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Steep roof, wide brick chimney, on gable end, no way to attach trap easily unless screwed to cedar siding. On the ground near the claw marks seemed so much easier. I suggested the homeowner he learn to live with the squirrels so long as they weren't causing damage, vs. paying me to catch everyone in the neighborhood. He agreed. Soo squirrels are causing damage but you are worried about a screw hole
Brad Mohr
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Re: Educated squirrels
[Re: Johnny Skunk]
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04/24/24 12:22 AM
04/24/24 12:22 AM
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Ok, thanks. There was no hole here. It was making a nest at the top of the fireplace chimney 2 stories up, and the HO wanted it gone. I removed the nest. Maybe should have left it at that.
I have another job where there is a hole. I'll try to find the nest tomorrow. Should I trap the female within the attic, as there is plenty of room and I'm already searching for the young, or climb a ladder and place it at the hole? Steps are easier than ladders, and she already has a carpenter who will do the patch. Never set a baited trap in the attic for a grey. Always set a baited trap in the attic for a flier No reds here so I can't say. Fox never go near a house here so can't say. Reason, greys go out to eat. Fliers bring food home to eat. Of course rules are made to be broken but by adhering to the animals natural habits you up your odds.
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Re: Educated squirrels
[Re: EatenByLimestone]
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04/24/24 05:40 PM
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I’ve found multiple big nutted males on a job depending on what phase the female is in. Squirrels can be such sluts. Catch the female and the issue usually goes away. Guys don’t stay at a bar if the ladies aren’t around.
I once sat through a presentation on squirrels where the presenter could tell the age of the babies by how the males in the area were acting.
I don’t take the time to watch the males, but check the nipples to tell if she’s about to nurse, is nursing, etc. My experience if she has a litter in the attic she won't allow a male in. Catch her, then the pups and day or so later a male comes nosing around. But this applies to a 110 over the only way in or out. Cages nearby may be different.
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