Is it effective on squirrels?
1005471
I have only used it for the control of voles. It is very effective for that purpose. Voles are a small mouse like critter.
1005472
Since I actually feed my squirrels I wouldn't know. It hasn't helped on the voles either! I'm trying to drown them now. But what seems to work is aromatic plants like garlic, thyme, rosemary, etc. try feeding your squirrels outside the area you want them away from.
1965154
My experience says it won't keep anything away. The deer stroll right up and eat my fuchsias. The squirrels still dig holes in my garden and planters. As for birds, they still empty the bird feeder three feet away from the unit.
1008761
dont know about squirrels, i got it for my parents home and they just love it, it got rid of the field mice and they have since gotten another one, but one of the device did the trick, they wanted one for their laundry room
1058852
Squirrels are rats with fluffy tails and as such they can chew thru this mesh easily.. NOT saying that they will because they can get all tangled up in the mesh. IT is my firm belief that it will help deter them but will not completely stop a dedicated fruit hungry squirrel. YES i would use it to make it harder for them to get to the fruit
174373
Yes it does.. but you have to spray once per week... Rodents think there is a fox and stay away.. I tried firste mechanicial (traps) then chemical warfare (poison) against Squirrels in the house.. none worked.. this as phychological warware worked!!!
1831935
Curious to know if you got this and tried it to chase off squirrels? I want one for the exact same reason and have similar issues as you.
1188941
I use mine to keep the moles away so I havev't been paying attention to the squirrels. If I had to venture a guess I would guess that it would work on ground squirrels, but not on tree squirrels.
1652587
It's worth a try. I've given up trying to deter the squirrels - I just fill the feeders and watch who gets there first!!!!! With 6 different feeders, I'm sure birds and squirrels alike all get something!!!!
1707651
No, it seemed to work for a while, but the animals got used to it. you need a ton of it and have to reapply constantly. I have quit using this product. I bought those high frequency sound tubes you stick down into the ground. They emit what sounds like a distress call and sends the critters in the other direction. They aren't foolproof, but better than anything else I have ever used for squirrels, moles etc. I only saw 1 squirrel in my yard last summer. Hope this helps.
1604189
Squirrels may be too quick to kill them every time but I expect it would work pretty well. I know cage type traps used to work really well for my grandparents.This one is just two metal plates on the bottom, if their front feet hit one and back feet the other it'll send out electricity for 3 minutes. Either the squirrel will get away in the first second after it touches the plates or it will die. I've had one or two mice set it off without dying out of about 10.
2136252
There is only one sure cure for squirrels. My application is a .17 HMR. Instantaneous lights-out for Mr. Squirrel, and no worries about ricochet or penetration beyond the target. If you live in an area where the report is a problem, I suggest a high-quality pellet rifle, e.g, a GAMO.
1327832
Pumped ten times maximum, and hitting the head at close range, probably yes! But body shots will only wound slightly without killing! After a few body shots the squirrels high tail it for the trees when you appear at the door!!
421289
Not sure about it working on squirrels but it definitely works on gophers.. We broke the blocks into pieces and put it at the junctions of the tunnels the things were making in our yard
1550820
It has been my experience that Squirrel proof is is a myth. To see the squirrels work in my yard is a thing of total amazement. This feeder is however as much of a deterent as anything else I have tried.
1574609
Since the Pest-a-Cator doesn't affect dogs, I'm not sure if it would be effective on raccoons or 'possums. I read that it will deter squirrels in attics if set up properly, however. Try contacting the manufacturer via their web site (also see their FAQ's); perhaps they can give you a better idea if the product might work for raccoons. It has worked well for our mouse problem!
620987
For the most part, yes. Mine is effective to date against raccoons and squirrels, although at some point I would not be surprised to see a raccoon put it on the ground. Many squirrels have jumped on it with no discernible spillage. A worthwhile investment with excellent and personal customer service.
1953083
I bought it to keep squirrels away from my tomatoes. They kept away for a few days but that was it even though I refreshed the scent.