[Rhodes22-list] Squirrel Question for Robert

[Robert Skinner]

Brad Haslett wrote:
> ...
> Here's the question.  What is the probable lifestyle of the "victim"?  Is it
> likely that he has a domestic partner and I'm only half done? 

Yes.  However, such partnerships only last 
as long as a shore leave.  I would not 
expect retribution.

> What is the other "half" likely to do? 

A. Make more squirrels.  
B. Make more squirrels.

> Will concentrating on the obvious
> culprits be enough or should the war
> be expanded to the entire yard?

Squirrels do not respect borders.  Your war cannot be local.  

I suggest that you explore the "deterrance by example" 
effect.  Trap a squirrel and record his reaction - see the 
following clips for some idea of what you can expect.  Then 
play the sound at random intervals day and night.  Your 
neighbors will implore you to get rid of squirrels by any 
means possible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXQwIBg6i7E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbn_jP9LAaI&feature=related

Like an old 22 rifle with silencer loaded with long rifle 
shot.  Don't use a new one.  The shot will screw up the 
rifling.

Being a country kid, I have had some experience with fence 
chargers.  You could place a wire across their path - say 
6' off the ground - around your house.  It need not be 
large, and you could use plastic standoffs glued to your 
siding to hold it in place.

Or you might try keeping captive squirrel(s) somewhere 
behind the house.  His piteous cries might deter 
trespassers.

Or you could open your house to them and feel the love...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esGQ62SgKc8&feature=related

/Robert

http://unexco.com/suggest/squirrelsuggest.html
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