Also takes watching but its a lot more fun. Now I put out cheap rat traps baited with peanut butter. By the time winter is ending, almost all of us are ready for a respite from cold weather and look forward to spending time outdoors. Rat traps baited with peanut butter work well on chipmunks. Expectant mothers looking for safe nesting areas often infiltrate attics, sheds and other indoor areas at this time. We service over 500 USA locations! Like I said earlier, I will listen to the lady with the downy idea and report back. You just need to put enough seeds to cover the water. Make sure the size is large enough to prevent the chipmunk from jumping over the sides but isnt so deep that itll hurt it when it falls in either. I had not seen but one or two squirrels all summer, now the word is out. All these tips work wonderfully when you know for sure you have a chipmunk problem. I set up the buckethalf full of water with sunflower seeds and a touch of peanut butter. BOBs method is by far the best. Lean a piece of wood at an angle against the bucket with seeds on top and put seeds that float on top of the water. Good luck! Make Slime Great 4 Cleaning. But you don't want to just pile a lot of borax in the area and call it a job well done. Please be aware. They eat them and then the grits expand in their gut and kills them. My brother in law from Maine told me to get a paper towel roll and let it free-roll over a smaller wooden dowel affixed across the top of the bucket with tape then smear a tiny amount of peanut butter on the bottom middle of the paper towel roll. Seeds and Nuts. Beyond the benefits of keeping away pests, this tactic also offers rewards for your soil. If you leave your pet food outdoors, this attracts chipmunks looking for a dose of protein, not to mention a bounty of other unwanted pests. To make this trap, fill a bucket with water and lead a trail of seeds to the bucket. I went to Home Depot and got Victor PLASTIC Rat Traps. Ive used full strength anti freeze, sink drain crystals in peanut butter, arsenic in PB also works and probably other things that can kill humans. I guess the population weve noticed on the bike patches miles west of us have finally reached our area. Then bought poison, put in hole then covered, came back. Pour the weed killer into a sealed container and label it. 59 so far and 5 via pellet gun. To summarize, overexposure to Borax is dangerous, so even though it is effective against cockroaches, it can't be used frequently because it can harm you. Dont be sentimental, kill them if you canits your territory or theirs. Also Im going to soak some sunflower seeds and dried corn kernels in antifreeze and drop it down their tunnels. I use it about every 3 years around the apple trees in the form of plain old 20 Mule Team borax to provide trace amounts of the element boron, but I sprinkle it on in extremely small amounts. You can rent goats to clear undergrowth from lots. Gives it an appearance that it is simply full of seeds. Drowning or suffocation using a garbage bag are options. .22 rifle (Walmart SAVAGE arms under $150) with low velocity ammo under 1000Feet Per Second (box of 550 rounds is under $20). Luckily, you have many different ways to get rid of chipmunks naturally that are just as easy to set up. Yea! 8 inches down from the top. 12 gone in 3 days.. Big tom cat died and now I have a chipmunk explosion. However, there are no poisons specifically made for killing chipmunks. I tried all the natural repellents and the bucket. How do they do that? They will experience mass casualties before the word gets out not to eat. put them around the house or inside where you have seen them ? This is the same reason they invade attics and walls. Boric acid kills certain insects by absorbing into their bodies and poisoning them. Chipmunks will find them, all of them (greedy) and take them home to their borrow and family. However, you can purchase a borax substitute in the UK, which does a very . Either boric acid or borax powder can be used as an insecticide. 3. Common Species of Chipmunks Capturing these little guys is sometimes the only resolution for getting rid of them. That big orange cat that was hanging around may have helped a bit. If all you want is the dried skin, let the borax stay on until the skin is dry and then shake the excess off. They are running all around the place. They do NOT learn from each others deaths so no need to move them. Poison, bullets, etc. When finding the perfect location for your feeder, place it at least seven feet away from any areas where chipmunks might be able to climb down or jump onto the container. When baiting a trap, its crucial to try different bait to determine which one works best. It's a. She seems a little bored but thats OK. I have the same problem with the squirrels eating all of the bait. The box should be big enough as to not inhibit the function of the trap. Animals have a highly developed sense of smell and are usually easily deterred by odors they find unpleasant. One big draw for chipmunks is having a food source readily available for them. While large buckets or containers appear to be most hazardous, the CPSC staff warns consumers never to leave any bucket of water unattended where small children may gain access to it. Health Benefits Of Borax. 1. put white vinegar in hole, sealed it, next day, open, then 2. bleach same thing, 2. Glass, Wire, and Nails. Remove debris, wood piles and put away the food of your pets after feeding time. I have no way to relocate them. DANGERDAVE is friggin hilarious and spot on. The trick is the large plastic pedal. Bought some reusable rat traps but havent set them yet. digestive problems. You dont want to ever use poison as they can just move up the food chain, effectively reducing the predator population. Dumped in enough sunflower seeds to cover the water. I use live traps and then shoot them with a pellet gun. Dry ice is just frozen carbon dioxide (CO2) so as it warms up and becomes a gas it would displace the air in the burrows and they would die. We have a hoard of the little b*st*rds around here. Oh, my goodness!! The variations consist of hair color, size, and other notable physical characteristics. I have blocked the pipe entrance on the roof, in case of, I have been outsmarted by a rodent! While pecking around for grit and tidbits, they may pick up small pieces of glass, wire, nails, or other metal odds. Steep the pureed garlic and hot peppers in 1 cup (240 mL.) Using Poison To Kill Chipmunks Poison is a heavy handed solution to solving any pest problem, but when dealing with chipmunks in a roof cavity or attic then this can do a lot of damage. the best part, its effortless and the good part you dont have to worry about any offensive odors for yourself .your yard will smell like fresh laundry! Curious about the Downey! Its a patience game, they eventually become tired of digging and go to another place further away, Next to try: polyurethane expanding foam in the burrows. The racoon also drug my chipmunkinator into the woods. If youre trying a live trap and still finding it challenging to capture the tiny creatures, try different types of bait to entice your quarry. Cover the trap and the end of the pipe with a tarp to hold in the co2, after several minutes of car exhaust the critter is no longer a threat. . I am a push over for those little critters. They obviously float and they spread out when you put them in the water. How to Use it. Interior, as well as exterior damage of your property, can be done when these little critters are in large numbers. Mash any clumps of powdered borax to dissolve them. The refined chemical that arises from the processing of borax is boric acid (H3BO3). A buddy stopped by and as I was explaining how I was going to move them, I removed the cover and the damn chipmunk jumped passed my face!! Hair contains nitrogen, which is a chemical commonly found in fertilizers to help plants develop and grow. a length of PVC pipe (2 should do) leading from the tailpipe to the live trap will do. Rodents constantly migrate to fresh pickins just like welfare chasers and illegal aliens and it takes constant monitoring to eliminate new breeders. Forget poison. The squirrels eat sun flower seeds as well but they can get out of the buckets. I will give that a try. They also work when trying to expel these tiny creatures from attics and cellars by placing them at known entry points. Borax has a low toxicity for people and animals, but ants are another story. I concur I put out a bucket it had five of them in there after 24 hours use the black bucket also had a white bucket out caught nothing in the white bucket dont know if theres a difference a location or the color of the bucket. ! chores. Chipmunks are often seen with large cheeks filled with food. The water can get nasty with old seed and dead bodies otherwise. Wrap Your Trees Follow this pest control procedure at least once a week, or whenever it rains, to keep the components of the repellent working. Get a pellet gun and sjoot those you see. The plants will sprout through the mesh grid, but the bulbs will be protected. This slow kill allows time for the worker ants to consume the bait and head back to the nest to share with the rest of the colony and queen. I put Peanut Butter on the trap to hold the sunflower seeds in place. The best way to keep these pests out of your yard is to use a wire mesh fence. Please let me know the name of the product. Plant the bulbs as directed and place discarded bedding from rabbits . You mentioned pets a couple times but not people. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING!!! Thanks yall, for the ideas and the laughs. Unfortunately for him. Ive tried traps and they just eat whats inside and the trap didnt work. I took it the third day, sleeping in the middle of the pipe. However, many chipmunk foes make the mistake of confusing chipmunks with other common rodents. This is your concentrated solution keep it out of reach of small children. How do I identify signs of an infestation? I can set these, I never can set the wooden one, I put a few Sunflower seeds in the well, and have caught ELEVEN in the past 5 days! Information available to the Commission strongly suggests that many, if not most, of these drownings occurred in large (five-gallon) plastic buckets or containers. Whats more, if you purchase live traps, you will be able to use them over and over. Other chipmunk repellent suggestions include castor oil, predator urine, and ammonium soap. Spray the area surrounding your plants, but do not spray them directly. Spray the mixture wherever you see active ant trails or on ant hills. Im trying the bucket method tonight! Strain and add 1 tablespoon (15 mL.) Use gloves when preparing the traps so that your scent does not scare the animal away from the area.When setting up your chipmunk trap, its essential to start with more than one. They just threw the moth balls out of the holes. We compare scores. Ive tried everything. It disrupts their ability to communicate with one another, making them more susceptible to predators. Check the trap periodically to release the animal as quickly as possible. OUR KITCHEN FLOOR, CERAMIC TILE, IS SINKING AND CAUSING CRACKS IN TILE? It is composed of hydrogen, boron and oxygen. Treats Swollen Throat, Mouth, And Tongue Sores. They have no respects for the deads! The elderly may do best with half of the recommended dose. One option is to grow some of the plants that chipmunks despise in the same garden as your ornamental flowers. One of the simplest ways to deter chipmunks is by setting up a barrier to keep them out. Id rather have possums. Could you just get a big bucket with no water, and catch them that way? I have a pooch that is a Coton de tulear, they were bred by pirates for eliminating rodents on pirate ships back in the 1700s she loves to chase these little rodents and will kill them in a second but I cannot stand to think of my little pooch as a killer and now I no longer have to scold her and worry about this issue instead of running around the yard and getting filthy (shes Snow White) she sits on the swing with me as I can once more enjoy the beauty of my gardens. Rats, chipmunks, mice, and other rodents are captives for sweet substances. The deep burrow will become a deep grave. Hair. I wanna try the bucket method but what can I do to stop the birds from attacking the seeds? No chipmunks Gone for a good 5 years, but now after ten years they are back and also in many places where they werent before. I do however have a bunch of squirrels so maybe I can kill two birds(invasive rodents) with one stone (fatal dose of chocolate). RIP. I guess Im lucky, after killing over 90 last year I have not seen even one so far this year (knock on wood). Just as mothballs keep away unwanted insects, the strong scent of naphthalene, a primary ingredient in mothballs, drives away chipmunks. Use the bucket method, they drown. They now know me, each time I go out, they run like hell. Mom and pop are gone! Just a hint for those trying the CO2 method, when you put the hose down the hole you must close as many of the other holes as possible so the gas does not escape. Freshen and Unclog Kitchen Drains Add three tablespoons of borax to the garbage disposal and let the powder sit for at least 15 minutes. Directions: In a bowl, mix the borax and sugar (or peanut butter) until there are no more lumps. Wash your clothes as normal. Regular fences along the perimeter of your property do little to dissuade chipmunks since they quickly burrow beneath the earth to invade your lawn. If you click a link on this page and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Borax can be usually substituted for boric acid for the purpose of pets control. Borax has the advantages of helping to treat hard water and also removing stains from clothes. Refined and specialty borates for every industry and application For a century and a half, U.S. Borax has provided refined borates vital to industrial processes and agricultural and commercial applications. They have eaten my squash plants, flowers, to say nothing of the many, many holes in my yard. As a bonus, ammonia is also what keeps snakes away from your home. I caught one in a live trap cage and put it in a 40 gal. Finally, dont bait the trigger with peanut butter and oatmeal as suggested on other sites. When it comes to chipmunk infestation, this can lead to a huge problem as these little creatures can do such things as: Lets consider how to control these destructive rodents when they have already invaded your house. Bucket method is great. While the National Library of Medicine (NLM) classifies borax as being noncarcinogenic, it does pose some risks, including: skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Now the others dont try to hide themselves in the pipe. Will these products harm birds or keep them from coming to their feeders? Ammonia still came back. Borax is a white mineral powder that's commonly used for home cleaning and laundry. Theres no nice way to die. Parasites. We were trying the bucket and seed method and not having much success. There is a very simple way to dispose of any vermin: bubble gum! Has anyone tried plaster of Paris mixed with corn meal? Im going for the bucket method. When I started the war almost 30 years ago I was the only shooter, now there are 6 out of 7 on the full half mile stretch of this dead end road. Boric Acid vs. Borax. They have destroyed a lot of flowers and shrubs. While the chemicals differ in several ways, both forms of the chemical will function for insect control and slime. If planting vegetation chipmunks hate doesnt do the trick, then trying another sensory technique might help. Sniping: if your a decent shot, keep your pellet rifle by a window overlooking your garden. Can you rent terriers? I will use ANY means to eradicate them, so keep the suggestions coming! You will probably need more than just one or two bottles. However, identifying whether these garden issues stem from chipmunks or another creature increases your success rate. The name "borax" is derived from the word "borak," which means white in Persian. Dont forget to swap these out and clean up old towels every few days, though. The antifreeze's smell can lure them, and it depends on how you deal with the antifreeze. Little bastards are everywhere. Borax and boric acid may be used as a bed bug deterrent. Used a white bucket last year with some success (6 7 killed). Problem is, they were so cute, I started feeding them.My neighbors do the bucket device, and they say, best ever. There might be blood in the urine as well as a decrease in overall urine production. Nothing worked. Was in the way of his feast apparently. Make a paste of one cup borax and one-fourth cup lemon juice or distilled white vinegar in a small bowl. I usually get 2 a day by 530am before I leave for work, then put the traps away until the next morning. No need to go gourmet on this. Ive watched 2 just jump right in. It also fried the blower motor on the furnace. Lyme Disease is a cycle from white footed mice, who eat acorns and the ticks on the mice go to deer. I live in a very PC neighborhood. Nov 12, 2006 #3 xeon New Member 15 0 I only trap on weekends because my garbage pick up is Mon. I have used the bucket and it does help kill some off. Boric acid is borax that has been processed and refined. Pour a half pint of boiling water over the gloss starch after that and stir it thoroughly to create a paste that the baking soda attaches to. The reason I didnt have it was because there used to be a snake that ate the chipmunks. Two or three rat poison pellets per cookie with lots of peanut butter covering. Traps and stick them in a 30 gallon rain barrel until they drown but that takes a lot of watching and I have better things to do. Those that do will die. Some products that use this repellent include Ziram and Daconil. This fear works to your advantage when trying to deter chipmunks from the foundation of your home by using ammonia. Mix castor oil with a carrier. Squirrels are smarter than chipmunks, they will get the seeds, from the side, not tripping the trap. 2.99 to 8.99. None caught with have-a heart traps:( Did not work with smaller buckets or not covering water with seeds. I also provide product recommendations for my favorite pest extermination products. Avoid placing it in the open where innocent wildlife may eat it and make sure to carefully dispose of all unused poisoned peanut butter. Very effective if you place the boards leading from the tops of walls and steps to the bucket since the chipmunks seem to like to use these elevated areas as highways. Several weeks ago I could see 5 or 6 every morning, we are down in numbers but not done with extermination. So I began to fill all the burrows, sometimes inserting heavy stones. Whatever finally works. They will make great fertilizer but Im trapping at least 1/day. The rodent will be attracted by these seeds and will work its way up the ramp and fall in the bucket. When ants consume the borax bait, it interferes with their digestive system and gradually kills them. I had this problem one other time but before I could catch or kill it, it found its way into the furnace ducts and then the furnace where it got trapped in the blower and was fried. Those bright and colorful dandelions may look stunning against the greenery, but they are magnets for chipmunks. It is found in large quantities in the Western . It has been very successful for me, although it breaks my heart to do it, however they are really doing so much damage around my foundation and garden. Antifreeze can poison humans, too, so you should take precautions. Go out and buy yourself a large, $4 can of downy unstoppables. Mix 4 teaspoons of borax or boric acid with 3 cups water and 1 cup sugar. Ill tell you what got rid of mine for about 5 years. A great way to do this requires changing up the specimens in your garden, at least to some extent. I have got a 5th one in the pipe. It works for mice too. They can put a man on the moon, but cant come up with a poison to kill a chipmunk! Can they get out of a tall bucket? Mice smell it and then crawl out and when they try to lean over to get peanut butter they immediately fall in and get drowned !!! I am wondering if this will work for Chipmunks!? Apply this chipmunk control repellent around the borders of gardens and patios to keep pests out. Borax SLIME ACTIVATOR Powder UK Original Perfect For Slime - ALL SIZES! The Squirrel will continue to chew holes in your exterior wall though. Another potential source of nutrients for chipmunks comes from bird feeders. Get rid of the vermin that annoys you! Either secure them somewhere where chipmunks can't access them or remove them at all. ! 1. These critters are incredibly destructive they have burrowed up through my garage floor in three places and, over time, have collapsed the garage floor in several places. You can share our article with your friends! Then I just watch her carefully when shes near them. Ive found 5 in the middle of my yard that died presumably shortly after eating the very fast acting phosphide based tracking powder. Here is the final answer to the chipmunk problem. This is a great bait for trapping them in the wintertime when fruits aren't as plentiful. With this method, I got 3 of them in one week. However, check with local laws in your areas about relocating them, since every state has different restrictions. Poison does not work when dealing with chipmunks. I built a little gallows, but getting their little hands tied behind their backs is a problem. Borax has become popular as a shampoo alternative. I agree, I have 3 buckets out and my last count was over 40. It includes: Exclusion. Well Cornwallis and his invasion fleet are gonna be laughing from the other side of their faces when we set up the buckets of doom. If these various ways to get rid of chipmunks naturally proved useful to you, then please remember to share how to get rid of chipmunks with friends and family on Facebook and Pinterest. If you want to tan the skin, you should have used salt instead of borax. Prop up a ramp with seeds leading to the top and wait and see. Bought an Intruder Rodentrap, sits 6in from his hole filled with PB and sunflower seeds, yesterday, he came out and just sat there, almost like he was giving me the finger, just looking at the trap. Regular fences along the perimeter of your property do little to dissuade chipmunks since they quickly burrow beneath the earth to invade your lawn. Wipe down countertops, the refrigerator door and handle, other appliances, and even the sides of the toaster with the borax solution. Ive bagged over 50 chipmunks in about two weeks with one Pool of Death. I just got a 4th one in the gutter pipe. Using several traps I collected the whole family (over 26) within a week or so. It is beneficial for hard water stains. It is almost impossible to relocate an entire chipmunk colony. If your facing an onslaught of these varmints like I was this year, here is the battle plan for a TOTAL WAR that saved me, and about half my plants from annihilation. Not sure about the chipmunks. Put 1 seed at the bottom of the plank and maybe 3 near the edge above the water. Its also the perfect way to keep squirrels out of plants and gardens. Im 2 seconds away from taking down my deck so my neighbors cat can get to them. Also the walk a plank trap on a water bucket doesnt work at all. This is a humane way that allows you to remove chipmunks without killing them. Shake and pour into a spray bottle. Pour the sugar and borax into the jar. You cant catch enough. I just want to know is there a poison I can buy to get rid of them. They step on it, the trap snaps shut and breaks their necks. By making use of cement or sand, you can easily fill up the tunnels while leaving a few inches off the top. You have a great house, but unfortunately, there are a lot of slippery nasty things snakes. You need 1/4 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice and 1 cup of borax. You're done at that point. But, occasionally you only get him by a leg. Once you have experienced chipmunk infestation, you may realize that these furry rodents are not as cute as you thought they were. I also have a racoon who eats the seeds out of the bucket. Its very convenient, I chase the chipmunk, it enters into the pipe, and I roll the stone (its a 12 diameter, 2 thick round concrete stone used in gardens as walking step). Make about 50 or 60 cookies for a one time distribution. The best roach killer ever! In short, this is total war for the survival of your plants and yard, and for any hope of success against such a persistent enemy you must utilize all resources and tactics at your disposal. I will also continue with setting up the buckets, although the squirrels top the plank over every time. Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, a hot and spicy ingredient that chipmunks hate to smell and taste. Also use a pellet gun. If you are working on a project, clean up all your stuff. The only other furry animal that carries Lyme Disease are CHIPMUNKS. Borax is a powdery white substance, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate. Yes they are cute but you cant possible kill them all, so I think I will try the bucket method and just not look when I have to throw the little things out. U need to put chicken wires/mesh on the buckets opening. Im going to try the Downy unstoppable method today. I, too, use a pellet gun to encourage some of these critters into the pool. 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