I have a MILLION stupid squirrels running all over my yard they chew EVERYTHING in site! anyone have critter problems destroying unit etc??? thanks!! LOVE it so far! but squirrels were checking it out today! grrrrr I have a MILLION stupid squirrels running all over my yard they chew EVERYTHING in site! anyone have critter problems destroying unit etc??? thanks!! LOVE it so far! but squirrels were checking... » Read More I have a MILLION stupid squirrels running all over my yard they chew EVERYTHING in site! anyone have critter problems destroying unit etc??? thanks!! LOVE it so far! but squirrels were checking it out today! grrrrr « Show Less
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I have squirrels also both the red tree type and the grey ground ones and so far they have not touched any of my units although they do make a mess of my drip lines, emitters and watering hoses so I sympathize with you.
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I use black sunflower seeds to trap squirrels and chipmunks in Havaheart live traps and then transport them to the State forest. You have to keep this up until you lower the critter population. It may not be legal to do this in your area so you may want to check and make sure. In the past seven years I have trapped over 200 critters. This is the only way you will solve your problem unless you have a few stray cats, fox, hawks or coyotes like we have that help control the population. Small red squirrels and chipmunks are the biggest culprits when it comes to property damage.
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honestly I have a lot of squirrels in my area and I have yet to see any attempt to climb it. Just make sure to put your posts a little higher up on the pole and they may just be discouraged because it has no where to hang on to.
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I have a couple of these traps. Someone finally got it right with the trigger set up. It doesn't take much to trip it. I catch Gray Squirrels all the time. Some times as many as 4 per day.I use cheap wild bird seed I get from any store. Fill up the trigger with about half a hand full and the other half hand full is for a line from just outside the door to the trigger. I have never lost a Squirrel in this trap. I have used other brands and bigger Havaheart, but none work like this one. Well worth the money. Very sturdy too. It is all metal. No springs to wear out. The weight of the door closes it. I have a couple of these traps. Someone finally got it right with the trigger set up. It doesn't take much to trip it. I catch Gray Squirrels all the time. Some times as many as 4 per day.I use cheap wild bird seed I get from any store. Fill up the trigger with about half a hand full and the other half hand full is for a line from just outside the door to the trigger. I have never lost a Squirrel in this trap. I have used other brands and bigger Havaheart, but none work like this one. Well worth the money. Very sturdy too. It is all metal. No springs to wear out. The... » Read More I have a couple of these traps. Someone finally got it right with the trigger set up. It doesn't take much to trip it. I catch Gray Squirrels all the time. Some times as many as 4 per day.I use cheap wild bird seed I get from any store. Fill up the trigger with about half a hand full and the other half hand full is for a line from just outside the door to the trigger. I have never lost a Squirrel in this trap. I have used other brands and bigger Havaheart, but none work like this one. Well worth the money. Very sturdy too. It is all metal. No springs to wear out. The weight of the door closes it. « Show Less
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I'm on my 5th bag...you have to keep feeding. It DOES work. However, you may underestimate the initial problem. I realized there were not "just a few" - but an army! The feeding frenzy does slow down and then you just maintain it until it stops. I've slowed down quite a bit, but they are still eating. I'm beginning to wonder, however, if there is rodent sign somewhere that says "PARTY OVER AT THIS HOUSE!" - I guess I will eventually see.
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It just does not work. The deer graze within feet of the unit. I do not know about squirrels since they ar not a problem in my garden but I doubt this thin will help.
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We have squirrels and so far they have not done anything to the turf. They do eat bird seeds that fall from the feeder onto the turf, but I see no damage. Maybe my squirrels are not into damage.
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Karen, I would give it a try. In fact, contact the company directly. They ship asap because they obviously get it that it's situation critical. Follow the directions, mark your territory as instructed and stay with it. I've been using this product for years. I put some golf ball sized balls (old pantyhose work with Shake Away inside) and tossed them in the attic. No squirrels. Put another one near my baby sunflower plants and they are still standing. It isn't all that expensive so if it doesn't work on groundhogs, you won't be bankrupt. Good luck in your war against the critters!
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Does anyone know if this works on rats? I have pet rats that I allow to run around most of the time, but recently discovered they are chewing up some VERY important wires and that I need to deter this behavior pronto! Please, anyone who knows, share your experiences with me.
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In my opinion, this product does NOT work in any way! I used it with the dispenser and I also put it loose on the ground. It did nothing. The squirrels would just sniff at and walk away. Frequently, they wold run up a tree and eat one of our apricots.
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I've used mine in my attic but I have 2 neighbors who use theirs outside and we all have had excellent results. I sometimes use peanut butter and sometimes use bacon with dog food. So far last winter I got 5 rats. Now I'm going to put it outside in a protected area and hope I get the squirrels that rob my pecan and almond trees.
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Seems to me that this is a question for Amazon or whomever sells the feeder. But I can tell you that this feeder is useless if you bought it with the assumption that squirrels can't or won't eat everything in the feeder.
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Absolutely not. The squirrels are smarter than we think, they open the roof with their heads and quickly exit with as peanut in their mouth.Fun to watch as they chew away the outer shell and eat the peanuts. P.S> The Squirrels have destroyed some wooden feeders I had but the metal one looks as good as the day I put it out.
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This product works well for birds, not so well for squirrels. I double it up and make sure the edges are secure and it might keep squirrels away. They are usually looking for a source of water. Thats why they just bite into tomatoes and not eat them .. Try putting a water source or even a food source ( their own tomato plant, or cracked corn) away from your desirable plants.
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So far the squirrels have gone elsewhere. They had taken over my attic, and trees. I put it on high and I'm having success. Their going somewhere else. I'm not seeing them...MO
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Hi... there are a couple of answers to your question. First, this model needs a pretty good sized rat to trip the mechanism. I had better luck with : Havahart X-Small Professional Style One-Door Animal Trap for Chipmunk, Squirrel, Rat, and Weasel - 0745... I caught several of varying sizes with this one. I also accidentily captured one of my favorite squirrels..he wasn't happy. I would keep the rat traps where the squirrels don't go if possible...AND make sure the squirrels have their own feeders so they are not tempted to go where the trap is. Interestingly, now that I've relocated around 9 rats, we haven't seen or heard them in close to a month...and there is never rat poop in the squirrel feeder anymore... it used to be there everyday. Hope that helps.
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Yes and No -- I can not here it and my kids can (some more than others). I even told them they were crazy and played with having it on an off and sure enough they could hear it and it was annoying (they said). Now the chipmunks, squirrels and bird on the other hand, just basically sit on it, eat nuts next to it and whatever... that is even on the loudest, and most encompassing setting. I bought 2 and I kept them, but I think the protection they offer is little... on loud it does keep me off the deck and therefore I can't see the critters... so?
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Yes, I know that one, but guess what: DOES NOT WORK, the squirrels just try to climb one- two times by the third one the got. For them it's like exercising before each meal. Once they are on the top, you'll see them doing all kind of acrobatics moves until food is gone. LOL