Is it ill advised to put this through a hole in the wall, where squirrels are living? I don't want them dying and stinking where I can't reach.
1944855
I returned mine and no I would not put it in a hole in the wall to kill squirrels
1944856
I use a long poker that you would pull weeds out with. do not touch the poison as the moles will not eat it then. I have had no problem with squirrels and I live in the country. just prod until you feel an opening and drop one or two marbles in it. works better than anything I have ever tried and that is a long list. good luck
639578
It is to drown the squirrels. It works only so-so. It would be better if it was another inch or two taller. The 'pool' has to be on absolute level ground and completely filled right to the top. If it isn't level or completely filled, they just go to the top and don't drown. Pretty awful for what should be a humane death. If you can use something deeper, maybe a horse trough or kiddie swimming pool, I think you would be happier.
312827
I don't see why not. My two have been working for two years with only one problem--the squirrels can eat a hole through the plastic top so we have to protect it.
1730837
You can drill more holes in it if you want, but the sides of the door are slightly smaller than the opening, so there is plenty of air in there for them. But you definitely want to release the mice within 12 hours. Longer than that is hard on them. If they die in the trap it's not due to suffocation, but either stress or starvation, both due to the mice being left in there for too long.
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Yes you can. If the hole is rather large, stuff with broken-up bits of solid foam board first. This spray greatly expands, so little goes a long way. I doubt the rats would each much of it anyway. Don't use around window frames, foam expansion may crack the frame. And don't get it on your hands, it'll be with you for a long time !
952801
Ron and Starvn are correct, I have a baffle on it and I don't have a problem with the squirrels. "No name's" suggestion to keep it away from trees is also recommended. Good Luck.
295164
Being you said the pest are squirrels, I'm not sure this unit will do as to rid them from inside walls floors. I would recommend that you do research and buy a stronger one possibly one that has a stroke flashing, and can be set for specific animals other squirrels ,birds & rabbits
2158959
well, the problem here is in the winter, this will still attract squirrels. During the summer since there are other food sources out there they tend to leave it alone.Basically not much you can do about them!
1500309
You'll probably need leads to pest control with this. I've had squirrels take multiple shots before dying, which is inhumane and sometimes even get away. You may want to invest in a higher end pumper, or a break barrel for pest control. Lead free pellets just don't have the punch needed to kill.
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You definitely want to place it high enough so that the squirrels can't jump on top of it. Mine is on a double shepherd's hook and is about three feet off the ground. The squirrels can't jump on top of it and when they climb up the pole they can't get around the baffle to get to the feeders. It works great.
1196706
I wish I knew how to answer your question, but I really don't know ! I love how mine works perfectly for keeping the squirrels away :-)
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My guess is that it would be quite difficult for them to get through as it is quite sturdy. I would imagine that it would take them a lot time to chew through if it was even possible. however the only way to guarantee that a squirrel won't get in is to have a metal container. It is air tight so they may not mess with it either way.
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I just don't think it would be very easy for a squirrel to chew through the plastic. However they have very strong teeth. Screwed shut tight I don't think they would be able to smell the food inside. I love mine by the way. Wish I'd brought one a long time ago.
1505724
I think it would work best if the feeder was mounted on a pole and the baffle were placed under it. It still works great that way for me because the squirrels can't get beyond it to the feeder. It's wonderful.
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.
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We had a large hole in our wall behind a cabinet that rats were getting in through. We covered the hole with this and haven't seen one since. I'm thinking it would work for insulation too as long as the mouse/rat you are dealing with won't fit though the 1/2 inch holes.
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I have it on a pipe; does very well. I also have a baffle to keep squirrels from climbing up and helping themselves.