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["Jim Ray" <jim AT neuse.net>]

Given a fifth of liquor and my .22 rifle with scope, most anything is
possible.

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From: internetworkers-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:internetworkers-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Scott
Chilcote
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 12:40 PM
To: Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/
Subject: [internetworkers] Any Squirrel Success Stories?

Hello Internetworkers,

Despite the fact that we had our siding replaced with fiber cement and 
most of our trim replaced last Fall, squirrels have found a way into our

chimney.

They are not inside the flue pipe itself.  They're working on building a

nest between the pipe and the chimney surround.  We can hear them 
scratching around from our fireplace.  Some paint & wallboard flakes 
have fallen down through the small gap between the front of the 
fireplace insert and the mantlepiece.  When I pound on the mantlepiece, 
I can hear them squawk sometimes.

I've been holding them off by tossing in a fireplace log and lighting up

when I hear them.  This clears them out.  But they come back as soon as 
it cools down.  They also seem to have relocated a couple of times, from

the way the source of the noise they make has changed.

So far they are winning.  To make matters worse, we are both busy up to 
our eyebrows with work, caring for an elderly relative, and preparing to

move.

I've heard the advice regarding humane traps, but it would be worth it 
to me to bring in someone with more experience to deal with this
problem.

If I knew for certain how they were getting in, I'd figure out how to 
block it off.  I have scanned the exterior with binoculars and walked 
all over the roof, and everything seems intact.

Has anyone had a good experience with someone who evicts squirrels 
professionally?

Thanks much!

Scott C. in Cary
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