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- From: "Tim Inman" <Tim@historicinteriors.com>
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- Subject: [NAFEX] Squirrel Control
- Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 18:14:06 -0500
I'm not sure exactly what 'tangletrap' is, but if
it is the sticky waxy stuff used to catch creepy crawlies on tree trunks, then
yes, I have experience with it.
For many years I have successfully kept the
squirrels out of my peach trees by putting a nice gooey band of sticky
'tanglefoot' wax around the trunks. I originally did this by putting it
directly on the bark. It was such a mess I established plan B. Now,
I simply wrap the bark on the trunk with freezer paper or some other handy cheap
stuff. I tie it on with twine. Then I smear on the goo. I put
a band about 8 inches wide all the way around the tree about 30 inches up off
the ground - just about where they'd land if they jumped. It may not be
exactly nice, but it is a great pleasure - and funny - to watch the first
squirrels hit the wax and get it on their little feet. The dance they do
is hilarious. Better than when a cat steps in the water pan, which is
funny, too. Seems that one hit is all the squirrels need. They don't
come back for the rest of the season.
I have learned that I shouldn't put the goo on
until just before the peaches are ready. Too much time and the Squirrel
Counter Intelligence Group meets to develop alternative peach attack
stratagies. After the peach tree has been picked, I remove the goo sheet
and we're back to square one. This doesn't seem to actually injure the
squirrels. I know them by name almost, and I see them around in my yard
and woods even after they've been 'gooed.'
Tim Inman
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[NAFEX] Squirrel Control,
Tim Inman, 05/20/2009
- Re: [NAFEX] Squirrel Control, david . maxwell, 05/21/2009
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