Getting Rid of Chipmunks

RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By Dave (Guest Post) (11/02/2008) We to had a problem with chipmunks in the walls of our house, under the porch, and hiding in the down spouts. The 5 gallon bucket method with sunflower seeds really WORKS! We have "removed" four chipmunks. Thanks for the help! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By kahuna44 (Guest Post) (10/02/2008) The bucket method works great. I have been over run with chipmunks this past year and they are destroying my yard. I caught 10 or 11 chippies within 30 hours. I was amazed the first time I checked the bucket - I just kept scooping them out of the water. One would think these were lemmings! I even caught one field mouse. I'd like to figure out a way to get the seeds to last longer. After about 24 hours many begin to sink. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By Kenny N.C. (Guest Post) (09/20/2008) I have some smart chipmunks and they're huge. They will not swim in the bucket. They walk around the traps. They laugh at the month balls. The only way I found to get ride of them is to shot them with a pellet gun. And boy is it fun. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By mrmjkinne (Guest Post) (09/19/2008) I tried the bucket method as well. The sunflower seeds float right on top and it doesn't look like there is water in there. The next day when I checked, there were 2 of the varmints on the bottom. I just dumped them out back on the brush pile and filled the bucket up again. It really works. I, too, had the top of the bucket at the same height as the top step. I hated doing it, but when I saw the varmint go into my house-under the siding, I declared WAR! Reminds me of the movie Caddyshack. Thank God those 2 varmints are gone. I hope I have 2 more tonight! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By Joe (Guest Post) (08/11/2008) The bucket trap worked for me, the first night out, one less chipmunk for me to deal with. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By Bob (Guest Post) (07/15/2008) I tried the bucket method but the seeds don't float. What type of seeds do I need to use? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By I.T.W (Guest Post) (06/02/2008) That swimming for chipmunks really works. I caught four the first day. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By Joe (Guest Post) (05/31/2008) There are a number of posts describing the use of a pail of water with sunflower seeds on top. I can attest that this method really does work. Chipmunks can not resist sunflower seeds. They cannot tell there is water underneath the mat of sunflower seeds. The biggest problem I have had is the raiding of the sunflower seeds by squirrels. When the 5 gal pail is about half full, or a bit more, spread enough sunflower seeds on top to cover the surface of the water. I locate the pail next to a step with the top of the pail at the same level of the step. You will likely have to dig a small hole for the pail to be at the level of the step. When chipmunks come by they jump right in generally without hesitation. I put the dead chipmunks in the woods where the disappear within 24 hours. I use a bent coat hanger to find the dead chipmunks at the bottom of the pail Again, believe me it really does work and you will be able eliminate a whole neighborhood of chipmunks over a summer. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By Maryalice (Guest Post) (05/22/2008) Unfortunately, chipmunks are very prolific in addition to being destructive. If you've seen one, you've got many. The only thing that has worked for me is rat traps. Several years ago, I was at my wits end with extensive tunnels in the gardens, plants that wouldn't stay in the ground, damaged roots... I couldn't sit on my deck without several scampering by. A cat is out-I'm allergic and I feed birds. The year I began trapping, I caught 35! Bait with crunchy peanut butter and a drop of honey. It works every time and within about 24 hrs. Be sure to place the trap on a hard surface like a sidewalk or deck near the opening of one of their tunnels. If you have children, show them how dangerous the trap is by springing it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By Donna (Guest Post) (10/21/2007) Fill a 5 gallon bucket with about 5-6 inches of water then pour in sunflower seeds so the water isn't visible. Place a strip of wood against the side to act as a ramp and place a few seeds on the ramp. As much as I hate killing living creatures, I had to do something quickly. The chipmunks were burrowing in my backyard, front yard, under my wall and near my foundation They were also in my garage. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By (Guest Post) (07/29/2007) I would like to know where you live that is against the law to let cats roam...I would like to live there!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By (Guest Post) (07/29/2007) BOY if anything works, let me know...I have been trying for 33 years to get rid of the chipmunks here!! NOTHING has worked...for a couple of years we did have outside cats, 2, and that really helped, but we are great bird lovers and like to feed the birds now..so baiting in the birds to have a cat around is not something we will do. I tried the traps, they would not even go in them! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post By Dean (Guest Post) (07/27/2007) I bought a have a heart trap and use sunflower seeds as bait to trap them. Then I put the trap in the car and drive about 10 miles away and release them. Now when ever I see one I set the trap. I won't ever get rid of them all but it is a way to control the population. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Post by lewis_admin (1339) | (07/25/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact I am swamped with chipmunks this summer. They eat my bird seed, dig under cement steps and in general are a problem, although cute little creatures, they have no mercy. How can I get rid of these stinkers, we have caught a few in a live trap, but most are babies and slip through the sides. I've tried red pepper but it didn't work. I've tried the sticky pads, they walk around them. I've tried vaseline on the bird feeder pole, doesn't stop them either. HELP Shirl in Wisconsin Answers: RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks I can tell you like them but enough is enough. They are so cute but I bet they really are pesky when there are a lot of them. I hate to give you my suggestion... but it's the only one I can think of. A kitty cat. My cat caught lots of chipmunks and I'd try to make her let them go but usually failed. I didn't mind at all when she caught mice or vole but... those cute little things. I guess she thought they were all the same. Actually, the chipmunks were really sorta dumb, about cats at least, and it was easy for her to catch them. Maybe a kitty would help you, if you have the heart for it. (07/15/2005) By Wendee RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Find a Feed store and purchase Wolf or Fox urine. Open the bottle before you leave the counter and make certain still has it's potency. Do not put your nose close to the bottle opening, because this stuff has a VERY strong odor. You will be able to smell it once the cap is off. If you can't smell it (perhaps it has sat on the shelf too long), ask for another bottle. Once you get it home sprinkle a very light trickle around your selected perimeter and you will have no more chipmunks or other little critters. The urine does not harm them, the scent is a natural marking in the wild and they avoid it. Good Luck! (07/15/2005) By Jessica RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks If you just want to keep them from climbing the bird feeder pole, I have a good remedy that really works. Also keeps squirrels and raccoons out. I feed 'em all, but only the birds can access my feeder. Just remove your feeder from the ground, pole and all. set up a piece of 6 inch pvc pipe (sewer pipe) making sure that it reaches from the ground and fits tightly under the feeder at the top. Then replace the pole inside the pipe. These critters cannot wrap their paws around it to climb up. (07/19/2005) By Harlean from Arkansas RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks Problem in my area is that there is a law against letting cats run wild - if animal control finds them, they're caught and taken to the pound. I like cats too much to let that happen to one of mine... so for me, I guess it's wolf or fox urine... (06/05/2006) RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks I have them running all over my yard. Two have actually gotten into the house. I found a nest under my vinyl siding that pushed the siding out a good 8 inches. I tapped it until all the dirt and styrofoam that they used to make the nest came out. Then I sprayed it with Peppermint oil. They haven't returned there though I'm sure they have an alternate nest close by. I had to nail the last row of siding to the sill to keep them out of the house. (04/05/2007) By JOENJ RE: Getting Rid of Chipmunks I tried the 5 gallon bucket with sunflower seeds. I watched as a squirrel scooped the seeds out. I think I will try the squirrel trap and maybe get rid of those also. (06/05/2007) By Jeanne Report Spam or Abuse