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  • From: jerrydana5@aol.com
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  • Subject: [nafex] squirrel repellent
  • Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 20:54:51 -0500 (EST)

I recently posted a question about how to keep squirrels out of my apple&
peach trees. Everybody who responded talked about traps. Has anybody tried
the hot pepper spray, especially on fruit trees? Any success? jerry in
southern Indiana
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Subject: Re: [nafex] Chipmunks
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I may try that, although I suspect that I will probably have to wait until
spring.

Dan (in Minnesota)


On 11/28/2013 6:03 PM, PATTY wrote:
> Dan,
>
> A friend of mine claims that you set out a five gallon pail about half full
> of water. Then coat the top of the water with sunflower seeds. Place a
> stick up against the side of the pail and secure it, so it doesn't fall
> over and ruin access to the sunflowers. You may want to spread a few seeds
> around the base of the stick to lure him into the trap. Supposedly, the
> curious little guys will investigate and when they jump down to grab some
> sunflower seeds, drown. I have been wanting to try this. Please let me
> know if it is effective for your purpose. This friend of mine swears by
> this method. He says that he had one within 10 minutes.
>
> Jim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan Nave" <nave1@comcast.net>
> To: "North American Fruit Explorers" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
> Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2013 5:23:53 PM
> Subject: [nafex] Chipmunks
>
> What is the best method to get rid of chipmunks?
>
> Dan
>
>
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