dickleyjones Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 i know some cat owners that had success with this: http://www.feliway.com/ca_en/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 My cat uses the box right next to my box. My box is bigger. Buy litter by the ton. And where do you dump all that kitty litter?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 And where do you dump all that kitty litter?? In my neighbors garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 In my neighbors garden. Ha ha! Thought maybe you used something like this: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/yard-a-pult/n9814?snl=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Got to get me one of them. I can cancel my garabage pick up. Save money in retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Ha ha! Thought maybe you used something like this: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/yard-a-pult/n9814?snl=1 I neither confirm nor deny that I built something very similar to take care of a squirrel problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Here's another trick (learned this when I worked in Missions in Peru in 1989): Find a Peruvian Rectangular cactus plant. Cut it in 3" square chunks. Set it aside. Then get a gallon of antifreeze and soak 100 QTips in it until they are saturated. Buy a AirWick deoderizer and dismantle the wick and retain the liquid. Pour the AirWick Green Mountain oil into a test tube and add three cotton balls. Then take the cotton balls and attach 3 feet of 10lb test fishing line to each cotton ball. Next, tie the fishing line (with each cotton ball) to your ceiling fan and door knobs. Use a Sharpie and draw a smiley face on each cotton ball. Let the cats see the devices and attack the cotton balls. The aroma will force them to seek outside areas to discharge. Seriously. This one works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Here's another trick (learned this when I worked in Missions in Peru in 1989): Find a Peruvian Rectangular cactus plant. Cut it in 3" square chunks. Set it aside. Then get a gallon of antifreeze and soak 100 QTips in it until they are saturated. Buy a AirWick deoderizer and dismantle the wick and retain the liquid. Pour the AirWick Green Mountain oil into a test tube and add three cotton balls. Then take the cotton balls and attach 3 feet of 10lb test fishing line to each cotton ball. Next, tie the fishing line (with each cotton ball) to your ceiling fan and door knobs. Use a Sharpie and draw a smiley face on each cotton ball. Let the cats see the devices and attack the cotton balls. The aroma will force them to seek outside areas to discharge. Seriously. This one works. That's ridiculous. The antifreeze required to saturate 100 QTips is far less than a gallon. Are you getting kickbacks from Prestone or something? A gallon. How stupid do you think we are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I neither confirm nor deny that I built something very similar to take care of a squirrel problem. I advise you to refrain from further comment on this topic, lest you contribute to a squirrel uprising. You could be ground zero for their revolt! We had flying squirrels in the attic. Clever pests, and expensive to get rid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I advise you to refrain from further comment on this topic, lest you contribute to a squirrel uprising. You could be ground zero for their revolt! We had flying squirrels in the attic. Clever pests, and expensive to get rid of. Nervous Guy started it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Nervous Guy started it! Sure, try to tell that to the squirrels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Sure, try to tell that to the squirrels! Oh, they know. They know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Oh, they know. They know. Do you realize there may be a few who do NOT read your blog? Just play it safe, that's all I'm saying. Don't blame NG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Do you realize there may be a few who do NOT read your blog? Just play it safe, that's all I'm saying. Don't blame NG. NG's the one that had to cut down trees in his yeard for DirecTV, then had a home invasion of stupid squirrels lo those many years ago. Yes, I remember that, 15 or so years ago. I can forget my own birthday...but I remember that ****. I really ought to use my powers for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 That's ridiculous. The antifreeze required to saturate 100 QTips is far less than a gallon. Are you getting kickbacks from Prestone or something? A gallon. How stupid do you think we are? I forgot the corn starch. John - remember the corn stach!! Or substitute in saw dust from 100 board feet of 5/4 red oak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 NG's the one that had to cut down trees in his yeard for DirecTV, then had a home invasion of stupid squirrels lo those many years ago. Yes, I remember that, 15 or so years ago. I can forget my own birthday...but I remember that ****. I really ought to use my powers for good. Ehhh, or you can settle for this, a/k/a "good enough". GREAT would be beyond us for sure.... NG deserved it! By taking their homes away, he was inviting them in. (Sort of.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Any progress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 You should have your daughter rub your nose in the piss, then hit you with a newspaper. Just make sure the cats are watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 NG's the one that had to cut down trees in his yeard for DirecTV, then had a home invasion of stupid squirrels lo those many years ago. Yes, I remember that, 15 or so years ago. I can forget my own birthday...but I remember that ****. I really ought to use my powers for good. I still hate those varmints....btw that is the correct spelling for varmit...anyway, so my squirrel problem has abated, but then we had an invasion of voles, that also abated...currently we are overrun with chipmunks. I hate those cute !@#$ers, I try running them over when I drive in and out of the driveway but they dodge me at the very last moment, my dogs are useless, I'm thinking of getting a BB gun and picking them off one by one....sigh...frickin nature.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) I play with a couple guys who never air their gear out. That would be an improvement. Good way to get staph? The new resistant staph that is getting around. Didn't Jay McKee get a staph infection and cost us (debatable) Stanley Cup? We would have surely beat Edmonton. Oh... And John... Holy smokes, you got real problems. I (wife, not my doing) have 3 cats and I am in Chef's camp.... They are gone if any hint I can't manage those three any more! Ever since our Squaw Valley trip a couple of years ago... They used to all go in the same litter box... I suspect my lazy neighbor wasn't doing his job well enough... One cat (the older one, like that is obvious) is acting all squirrely with the other two... But something we have to control and intervene constantly. No messes though, just good intervention and management. But it is exhausting. As soon as my son gets back to Iowa City and his apartment, he's taking it off my hands! And I just wanted to say: "Some people got the real problems Some people out of luck Some people think I can solve them Lord heavens above I'm only human after all I'm only human after all Don't put the blame on me Don't put the blame on me Don't ask my opinion Don't ask me to lie Then beg for forgiveness For making you cry Making you cry 'Cause I'm only human after all I'm only human after all Don't put your blame on me Don't put the blame on me Oh, some people got the real problems Some people out of luck Some people think I can solve them Lord heavens above I'm only human after all I'm only human after all Don't put the blame on me Don't put the blame on me I'm only human I make mistakes I'm only human That's all it takes To put the blame on me Don't put the blame on me I'm no prophet or Messiah Should go looking somewhere higher I'm only human after all I'm only human after all Don't put the blame on me Don't put the blame on me I'm only human I do what I can I'm just a man I do what I can Don't put the blame on me Don't put your blame on me" Edited May 31, 2017 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I still hate those varmints....btw that is the correct spelling for varmit...anyway, so my squirrel problem has abated, but then we had an invasion of voles, that also abated...currently we are overrun with chipmunks. I hate those cute !@#$ers, I try running them over when I drive in and out of the driveway but they dodge me at the very last moment, my dogs are useless, I'm thinking of getting a BB gun and picking them off one by one....sigh...frickin nature.. Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Huh? yep..I was shocked by that too...varmit is acceptable, but varmint is the "correct" spelling....I checked it out! https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varmint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I still hate those varmints....btw that is the correct spelling for varmit...anyway, so my squirrel problem has abated, but then we had an invasion of voles, that also abated...currently we are overrun with chipmunks. I hate those cute !@#$ers, I try running them over when I drive in and out of the driveway but they dodge me at the very last moment, my dogs are useless, I'm thinking of getting a BB gun and picking them off one by one....sigh...frickin nature.. Just make sure your neighbors know it's a bb gun, or they may call the cops on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Just make sure your neighbors know it's a bb gun, or they may call the cops on you. I consider them varmints as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I still hate those varmints....btw that is the correct spelling for varmit...anyway, so my squirrel problem has abated, but then we had an invasion of voles, that also abated...currently we are overrun with chipmunks. I hate those cute !@#$ers, I try running them over when I drive in and out of the driveway but they dodge me at the very last moment, my dogs are useless, I'm thinking of getting a BB gun and picking them off one by one....sigh...frickin nature.. Try looking up "chipper dipper" and peruse some of those video's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Try looking up "chipper dipper" and peruse some of those video's. I love it! I also saw a rolling "log" mouse trap I might try too! We are in the epicenter of Lyme disease too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I love it! I also saw a rolling "log" mouse trap I might try too! We are in the epicenter of Lyme disease too! I've had fair results with the bucket, also got a bird for example. I had the most luck with the bucket bait mouse/rat traps using peanut butter and bird seed. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Kness-102-0-019-Snap-E-Mouse-Trap-6/dp/B004B9XPOO There's a couple guys that video their pellet guns too, come a long way from the open sights of the 70's that I used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Any luck John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Just make sure your neighbors know it's a bb gun, or they may call the cops on you. And if the cops show up, make a threatening gesture with the toy gun please? The world will soon be a better place without that person... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 And if the cops show up, make a threatening gesture with the toy gun please? The world will soon be a better place without that person... Wow...what did I ever do to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Wow...what did I ever do to you? see my avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 What harm do squirrels do?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) What harm do squirrels do?? I live a block from High Park with several small groves of trees nearby and daily feed them peanuts and almonds and walnuts, Lake Ontario makes it all lush and green and High Park is a modern day miracle of maintenance and forestry for its location. Learned a lot about them, not a fun life, try to make sure they survive the pitfalls of living in trees through whatever the winter and predators toss at them. HOWEVER.... they are a terrible nuisance if they get into people's homes, for which I understand it's now a problem to be dealt with... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Park Edited May 31, 2017 by row_33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I live a block from High Park with several small groves of trees nearby and daily feed them peanuts and almonds and walnuts, Lake Ontario makes it all lush and green and High Park is a modern day miracle of maintenance and forestry for its location. Learned a lot about them, not a fun life, try to make sure they survive the pitfalls of living in trees through whatever the winter and predators toss at them. HOWEVER.... they are a terrible nuisance if they get into people's homes, for which I understand it's now a problem to be dealt with... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Park Oh, I've never had that problem with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Oh, I've never had that problem with them. Trouble is you feed them and start to identify them and cheer for them to survive, and there's really no hope they will make it through 3 winters... some have learned to eat by hand and almost become pets then they are gone forever one day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Trouble is you feed them and start to identify them and cheer for them to survive, and there's really no hope they will make it through 3 winters... some have learned to eat by hand and almost become pets then they are gone forever one day.... ....Carried away by a hawk! LoL One of Our "Woodland Friends" I saw that happen to. I hope it is the squirrel that was raiding our bird feeder! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Peril from each other, from raccoons, from the weather, from the sky (hawks and other big birds), from cars, from mean people... Not an easy life, I enjoy seeing a familiar squirrel that survives when the spring returns. We have a large concentration of black squirrels around High Park, I understand this is a bit rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Peril from each other, from raccoons, from the weather, from the sky (hawks and other big birds), from cars, from mean people... Not an easy life, I enjoy seeing a familiar squirrel that survives when the spring returns. We have a large concentration of black squirrels around High Park, I understand this is a bit rare. Melanism right? My father worked on the Erie-Lackawanna RR he said he would see a few melanistic deer around the Mt.Morris/Letchworth area. Melanism in deer in New York isn't common, I think Texas has the highest concentration of the melanistic deer. Melanism in squirrels I THINK is fairly more (i say more) common and spread out. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Melanism right? My father worked on the Erie-Lackawanna RR he said he would see a few melanistic deer around the Mt.Morris/Letchworth area. Melanism in deer in New York isn't common, I think Texas has the highest concentration of the melanistic deer. Melanism in squirrels I THINK is fairly more (i say more) common and spread out. ?? Yup, melanism is the concept. They consider them all Eastern Gray squirrels, the black and brown and gray. But the gray is a different beast from the black in terms of size and adaptation features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Oh, I've never had that problem with them. Maybe they just like you. Trying to tie back with the original thread premise I wonder if the smell of cat piss keeps squirrels away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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