Dang squirrels

[bigtiller]

We have fox squirrels here. They are bigger than a gray squirrel

 

[jyoutz]

The bottom picture is also what we call a squirrel

More correctly in the southwest these are called rock squirrels (what the OP is having problems with). They are often found in rock dens but will burrow underground where the soil isn’t rocky. Their endless burrowing make them destructive. They don’t climb trees often, but they are good climbers.

We also have tree squirrels (Abert squirrels ) that don’t burrow underground and aren’t destructive. They live in the trees and eat pine nuts. This is what our tree squirrels look like:

 

[the old grind]

Find these 'ground squirrel traps' at TSC too.

Amazon.com

Sprinkle black oil sunflower seeds outside and inside so they'll crawl in for the last few.

Set the smaller version nearby to catch mice that will clean out the larger traps without tripping them. Place the pair in any garage, barn, shed, or just on the floor of a long-parked vehicle. Checking traps every other day or so is usually enough.

I add cables to the large traps to reduce crawl-offs or vermin stealing a trap with my catch. Place them indoors or where birds don't frequent to minimize non-target catches. (one chickadee in 20+ yrs with this system but great success on rodents)

btw, IMO one best use of a trail cam is over vermin put out for hawks and buzzards. (stake 'em down there lol) Saves a lot of staring out the window and getting lucky timing avian visitors. lol

 

[jyoutz]

Find these 'ground squirrel traps' at TSC too.

Amazon.com

Sprinkle black oil sunflower seeds outside and inside so they'll crawl in for the last few.

Set the smaller version nearby to catch mice that will clean out the larger traps without tripping them. Place the pair in any garage, barn, shed, or just on the floor of a long-parked vehicle. Checking traps every other day or so is usually enough.

I add cables to the large traps to reduce crawl-offs or vermin stealing a trap with my catch. Place them indoors or where birds don't frequent to minimize non-target catches. (one chickadee in 20+ yrs with this system but great success on rodents)

btw, IMO one best use of a trail cam is over vermin put out for hawks and buzzards. (stake 'em down there lol) Saves a lot of staring out the window and getting lucky timing avian visitors. lol

I use the smaller version for mice with great success. But those rat traps seem a little small for ground squirrels.

 

[the old grind]

I use the smaller version for mice with great success. But those rat traps seem a little small for ground squirrels.

Working great on chipmunks and red squirrels here since '02. Much has to do with getting either critters(s) to crawl in vs just reach over the side to empty a 'bait pocket'. (I have so many pics of my successes.)

Then, all squirrels tend to run along/up fallen timber/logs. Coni 110s are easy to set with the right mount for that.

MB Coni-Brackets 1 Dozen for use with 110 to 220 Body Grip Traps

This handy bracket can be nailed to a tree, board, etc. or welded on a stake or lag bolt. When nailing to wood, just bend the flange down with a pliers and you have two holes to nail throug

www.pcsoutdoors.com

btw, apologies that IMO nothing is hard to trap, and nothing beats a body count.

 

[ponytug]

More correctly in the southwest these are called rock squirrels (what the OP is having problems with). They are often found in rock dens but will burrow underground where the soil isn’t rocky. Their endless burrowing make them destructive. They don’t climb trees often, but they are good climbers.

We also have tree squirrels (Abert squirrels ) that don’t burrow underground and aren’t destructive. They live in the trees and eat pine nuts. This is what our tree squirrels look like:

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Those are one of my favorite squirrel species. I like the long ear tufts!

All the best,

Peter

 

[2515R Dude]

I successfully control all mole/gopher/ gr squirrel and all this hole digging creatures population using very cheap and very effective method. Post#27
Even eradicated ground hogs from out of my neighbor's property. They were digging under his garage foundation. Took about 30 minutes.

Mole Control Patrol

Doesn't everybody have them? I see runs dug up here and there. Sometimes they wash out in a heavy train and act like drains that cause problems down hill. But I have some areas that see like they got lost and went around in a maze pattern tearing up several square yards of lawn. If you step...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[masseyrider]

I successfully control all mole/gopher/ gr squirrel and all this hole digging creatures population using very cheap and very effective method. Post#27
Even eradicated ground hogs from out of my neighbor's property. They were digging under his garage foundation. Took about 30 minutes.

Mole Control Patrol

Doesn't everybody have them? I see runs dug up here and there. Sometimes they wash out in a heavy train and act like drains that cause problems down hill. But I have some areas that see like they got lost and went around in a maze pattern tearing up several square yards of lawn. If you step...

www.tractorbynet.com

So! You have an inferiority complex so you like killing small animals. Is that sex related?
What would your Rabbi say?
Remember; laughing at you not with you.

 

[jyoutz]

So! You have an inferiority complex so you like killing small animals. Is that sex related?
What would your Rabbi say?
Remember; laughing at you not with you.

I like killing small animals that are destructive to my property, vehicles, and gardens.

 

[masseyrider]

I like killing small animals that are destructive to my property, vehicles, and gardens.

Sorry, not talking aboot you. Comment was for Dude. Carry over from a different thread.