Effective for Ground Squirrels too?? Does anyone use this to control ground squirrels and how effective is this device?
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I've used the RatZapper for a few years now and can say it does kill ground squirrels, but one needs to use the RatZapper Ultra or the new Raticator Max. Both use 4-D batteries. Anything less and it ends up being a slow torture for the squirrel and usually doesn't kill them. After a couple of kills I always check the batteries to see how much power they still have in them. If the battery strength gets too low, it will not kill a ground squirrel. Overall, it works best on smaller squirrels. I had one unit I had to throw away since it wouldn't kill. The thing would activate, but the poor animal would scream, then lay there paralyzed. After I pulling them out by the tail they had enough strength to walk/run off. Yes, I let them go, since there's no way I'm going to try to kill a squirrel I'm holding by the tail! Go to Ratzapper.org for more info. To bait them, place the dry bait in the rear of the Zapper and then place a few seeds at the entrance. Go to
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I just caught my first ground squirrel this morning, even though the Zapper was set to kill rats.
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Hi Diane, did you use any sort of bait to lure it or did it just find its way in there?
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I tested it on a squirrel. It worked every time. You can use an electrical continuity tester. I would not touch the wires when they are charged.
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I have not used this with squirrels but if I have another issue with them chewing on my house I will. I think it's powerful enough to do the job. Hopefully you won't find the neighbor's cat inside.
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I do not know but I would not want to harm a squirrel. A live-catch trap and relocation would be a better solution. There are probably squirrel repellents that could also be used. Good luck.
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As long as it's not sprayed on vegetable. Spray around them, not on them. I bought it for ground squirrels and it worked for me.
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cannot say; it really did not work all that well for squirrels. I had to get a professional exterminator.
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I bought it to use on the ground squirrels that were invading my garden and eating everything, but once I bought it they never showed up again. So I only use it for target practice .
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I strongly doubt this would stop squirrels or chippies. I did get 2 squirrels caught up in mine and he couldn't get out. So MAYBE they would get frustrated, but I doubt that. They are relentless. I suspect they'd just chew thru it.
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I did something similar to deter squirrels...just 2 wires (gnd, hot) about 1.5" apart...works like a champ!
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Yup, my Squirrels empty the Peanut Wreath within several hours. What they have been doing is taking one then burying it for the winter, then going back to eat one. It's a vicious cycle :)I bought it for the Squirrels anyway... hoping it will deter them from my bird feeders. I have seen birds feeding from the peanuts though, just not very many.
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From experience, we know it IS effective for deer and rabbits. Don't know about squirrels. Might be a question for the manufacturer. We like it because it doesn't harm any animals but is effective for deer, which is our problem here.
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The Mouse Magic package mentions its effective against rats and mice due to their dislike of the natural ingredients, it repels, not kills them. I think the only way you can rid your property of squirrels is to cut off their food supply - nuts.
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I don't know it has not worked at all for me and I am returning the device.I have Deer, Turkeys, Quail and Squirrels around the device all the time so I don't know what it does..
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It stopped the squirrels in our yard. They did not try to break directly through the net. But you do have to pin it down to the ground or tie it off low or the squirrels will climb in underneath.
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I have used it in traps for 2 seasons of ground squirrel killin . I live in southern Oregon and have lots of tree squirrels . I have never had one of 'em in my traps only ground squirrels and a lot of 'em this stuff works PERFECT on them
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Hi there, I've only used Rodar inside, but I would guess that it would work outside as well. The only thing I would question is it's broadcast pattern ... the signal travels an incredibly long way forward, but more limited side to side. I have two units, and have found that it is the ONLY thing that will get rid of squirrels. It's more expensive, but well worth it. Good luck!- Mark
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It works for squirrels and chipmunks. Place at least 4 feet or higher up the pole and put the feeder where they can't jump to it.