I hate squirells

figment · 01-06-2009, 07:12 PM

A coworker had 4k$ of damage done to his little Toyota last week while it was parked in his driveway. Popped the hood to replace the battery and the varmint popped out and ran off. His wife feeds all the animals in his neighborhood and some of the food she put out was in the engine bay. No good deed goes unpunished

Needless to say it was not a dead battery but a complete wire harness chewing

sinfuldragon · 01-06-2009, 07:28 PM

a strainer and some rubber hose should fix that right up

The Squirrel Catapult IIIVideo

Hammer · 01-06-2009, 08:39 PM

Squirrel Hunting Guns

Thin the heard of them I say.

08silvercbr · 01-06-2009, 08:43 PM

Take a rubber trash can and fill it part way with water. Then dump seed and food in the water. Squirrels go in to get the seed. You can guess what happens.

DoctorFell · 01-06-2009, 10:24 PM

Damn those bastards. Had them infesting my attic, tearing everything up for a while. After they outsmarted the Have-a-Heart traps, I managed to plug one with a pellet gun (after a protracted stakeout.) Of course, he didn't die right away. Several days later I caught a potent whiff of my triumph and had to climb around the incredibly cramped attic, fishing the carcass from the space directly above my bedroom.

They're cunning and soulless. Shoot first, but be sure to hit 'em in the face.

TornadoB8 · 01-07-2009, 09:25 AM

I absolutely hate those damn tree rats! I had the varmit population thinned out pretty good in my neighborhood until my method drew a little too much attention from my nosey....I mean, curious and well intentioned neighbors. It seams that a good ole bolt action .22 rifle is a little too loud for the stealth required in a residential setting. I'm now shopping for .17 or .22 whisper quiet air rifle.

ND4SPD · 01-07-2009, 09:29 AM

Subsonic ammo.

SHOTIME · 01-07-2009, 09:57 AM

My dog HATES them.. I pitty any slow guy who makes it into the yard..

If I move out of the urban setting i'll end up with a pellet gun of some kind.

for1only · 01-07-2009, 10:02 AM

I dont kill anymore but they are a nuisance. They raided my peach trees until I filled a supersoaker with water and a bottle of habanero sauce. They went absolutely freaking nuts. I should have videod it. I didnt aim for the eyes. Any sort of a body hit resulted in intense fur licking and the end result was a squirrel running throught the trees at mach 4.

figment · 01-07-2009, 10:06 AM

YouTube - Mississippi Squrrel Revival - Ray Stevens

figment · 01-07-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by for1only

the end result was a squirrel running throught the trees at mach 4.

figment · 01-07-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TornadoB8

I absolutely hate those damn tree rats! I had the varmit population thinned out pretty good in my neighborhood until my method drew a little too much attention from my nosey....I mean, curious and well intentioned neighbors. It seams that a good ole bolt action .22 rifle is a little too loud for the stealth required in a residential setting. I'm now shopping for .17 or .22 whisper quiet air rifle.

As mentioned subsonic .22 AKA acorns will be quieter but you still have to roam around with a rifle for prying eyes to see...

jose_jimenez · 01-07-2009, 11:16 AM

Well what is the best method to rid them of your property? I am complete serious. Sometime before the spring hits I'm getting an air rifle. I'm going to sit out front, in my yard, with my GSD and take the ones out that I can see but I need another method of defense for my trees, roof, and fence line. I'm sick of these fuckers digging holes in my mulch to bury their chit. They run around the trees/yards on my street and neighborhood like they own the fucking place. I guess I need to find the time to research a good air rifle and a matching scope to go with it for starters.

SHOTIME · 01-07-2009, 11:57 AM

They have noise emitters for varmints correct? Dunno how it would affect the pup.

JohnnyDiablo · 01-07-2009, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by for1only

I dont kill anymore but they are a nuisance. They raided my peach trees until I filled a supersoaker with water and a bottle of habanero sauce. They went absolutely freaking nuts. I should have videod it. I didnt aim for the eyes. Any sort of a body hit resulted in intense fur licking and the end result was a squirrel running throught the trees at mach 4.

All you needed to do was apply a little heat until medium-well and have a spicy treat!

I was looking into air guns for a while to deal with some pesky animals that over ran my garage. I ended up not going with the air rifles but did do the research. Keep in mind in some areas an air rifle is regarded as a firearm and can get you in firearm like trouble. I was really interested in the pump action as I hate co2 cartridges. I was surprised at the power they get out of pump action in modern times. Redriders pale in comparison.

I was eyeballing the Gamo whispers. GAMO USA - Adult precision airguns, ammunitions, accesories and optics

There was also the alternative of buying a high quality used pellet gun.
Beeman Precision // Used Airguns

From what I read beemans are some of the best.

Too bad we dont have Bubba for advice. God rest his squirrel tormented soul.

NinerPilot · 01-07-2009, 12:51 PM

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BobcatSig · 01-07-2009, 01:01 PM

Here's an idea: peanut butter covered dynamite. Do it!

figment · 01-07-2009, 01:05 PM

Squirrels Ate My Wiring!

TornadoB8 · 01-07-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figment

As mentioned subsonic .22 AKA acorns will be quieter but you still have to roam around with a rifle for prying eyes to see...

I have a detached garage with windows on three sides that I use as a big "duck blind". Shooting out of the open windows works pretty good for keeping out of sight I just need a good air rifle to keep things quiet.

RedRider · 01-07-2009, 01:35 PM

Around here we don't have to do a thing...enough of the little bastards get run over by cars!

What's a furry, black spot on the road called? ...a PSD..."Poor Squirrel Decision"!

figment · 01-07-2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TornadoB8

... I just need a good air rifle to keep things quiet.

surprisingly, air rifles are loud compared to subsonic .22 rimfire bolt-actions. Some of the pneumatics come with suppression.

YouTube - Best of rat shooting with Weihrauch HW 100 .22 Air Rifle

for1only · 01-07-2009, 02:21 PM

A mouse started making a home under the tank cover of my bike. I saw little peices of foam on the ground and took the bike apart. She was still under there when I took off the cover. I promptly introduced the intruder to my late cat Kitty-well you know what happened next....

jose_jimenez · 01-07-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figment

surprisingly, air rifles are loud compared to subsonic .22 rimfire bolt-actions. Some of the pneumatics come with suppression.

YouTube - Best of rat shooting with Weihrauch HW 100 .22 Air Rifle

That video made me

You are the firearm expert. You need to come up with a nice rifle/scope combo for all of us that is inexpensive, or reasonably priced and will get the job done. I need a scope and I'm ready to party.

luvtolean · 01-07-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figment

surprisingly, air rifles are loud compared to subsonic .22 rimfire bolt-actions. Some of the pneumatics come with suppression.

Check out Aguila's SniperSubSonic ammo. 60 gr pills with a 22 short case, functions well in my 10/22 even. That's my favorite "camp" round when you want to shoot a tin can or whatever and not make much noise.

Also, if you're using a bolt gun I can't remember the name but Aguila also makes a .22LR round that is essentially just the primer, very quiet (the impact with a piece of plywood is louder than the report), but it doesn't cycle semi-autos.

figment · 01-07-2009, 05:15 PM

squirrels are EVIL!

Another guy that works here told me one of his neighbors had their whole house torn up by ONE squirrel and two beagles. The rodent came in the doggie door just after they left for work. The whole day was spent by the dogs chasing the squirrel who tore up many square feet of sheet rock, broke all her china, tore bed sheets an lots of other stuff. Can you imagine the damage during 8 crazed beagle(x2) hours?

BTW, don't EVER try to avoid one on a bike.

You'll go down with them laughing at you...

JohnnyDiablo · 01-07-2009, 05:45 PM

Would cats be a good solution?

I know in the chain of animal smarts... from smartest on down its squirrels, cats then dogs. The only reference to this is that cats will follow squirrels up a pole and get trapped.

Hammer · 01-07-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TornadoB8

I absolutely hate those damn tree rats! I had the varmit population thinned out pretty good in my neighborhood until my method drew a little too much attention from my nosey....I mean, curious and well intentioned neighbors. It seams that a good ole bolt action .22 rifle is a little too loud for the stealth required in a residential setting. I'm now shopping for .17 or .22 whisper quiet air rifle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Subsonic ammo.

And a baby nipple on the end of the barrel.

for1only · 01-07-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyDiablo

Would cats be a good solution?

I know in the chain of animal smarts... from smartest on down its squirrels, cats then dogs. The only reference to this is that cats will follow squirrels up a pole and get trapped.

Oh yeah cats can help-you just need to lure the varmints far enough away from the tree and make sure your cat is pretty vicious and an experienced mouser. Kitty had mauled a few in her years along with countless voles, mice, the occassional chipmunk, a couple snakes (one was over 3 feet long) and the neighbors border collie. A good terrier is also helpful.

Here's kitty-hunting for anything that moves by our pond

JohnnyDiablo · 01-07-2009, 07:44 PM

Well then there is the plan. Get cats!

I can master the next thread on how to get rid of the cats. 6+ cats with 3 left to go!

luvtolean · 01-07-2009, 07:47 PM

Yeah, cats are great for the paint on your cars (and bikes).

01-06-2009, 07:12 PM	#1
figment riki-tik! Join Date: 02-03-2007 Location: St. Paul, Texas Age: 50 Bike(s): Yamaha WR250X Posts: 1,331	I hate squirells A coworker had 4k$ of damage done to his little Toyota last week while it was parked in his driveway. Popped the hood to replace the battery and the varmint popped out and ran off. His wife feeds all the animals in his neighborhood and some of the food she put out was in the engine bay. No good deed goes unpunished Needless to say it was not a dead battery but a complete wire harness chewing __________________ 'None of you understand. I'm not locked up in here with you. You're* locked up in here with me'. --*Rorschach

01-06-2009, 07:28 PM	#2
sinfuldragon Im not a squid, I'm THE squid,and its Mr.Squid 2 U Join Date: 06-19-2007 Location: Indiana Age: 27 Bike(s): 98 900rr, 02 F4i Posts: 409	a strainer and some rubber hose should fix that right up The Squirrel Catapult IIIVideo __________________ “I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.” Edgar Allan Poe

01-06-2009, 08:39 PM	#3
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01-06-2009, 08:43 PM	#4
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01-07-2009, 09:25 AM	#6
TornadoB8 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: KC Bike(s): 2005 600RR Posts: 1,270	I absolutely hate those damn tree rats! I had the varmit population thinned out pretty good in my neighborhood until my method drew a little too much attention from my nosey....I mean, curious and well intentioned neighbors. It seams that a good ole bolt action .22 rifle is a little too loud for the stealth required in a residential setting. I'm now shopping for .17 or .22 whisper quiet air rifle. __________________ CCS#27 CMRA#271 Dunlop, Vortex, Vesrah, Silkolene, PitBull

01-06-2009, 10:24 PM	#5
DoctorFell I'm wacky times. Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: The moon. Age: 25 Bike(s): 1995 CBR F3 Posts: 331	Damn those bastards. Had them infesting my attic, tearing everything up for a while. After they outsmarted the Have-a-Heart traps, I managed to plug one with a pellet gun (after a protracted stakeout.) Of course, he didn't die right away. Several days later I caught a potent whiff of my triumph and had to climb around the incredibly cramped attic, fishing the carcass from the space directly above my bedroom. They're cunning and soulless. Shoot first, but be sure to hit 'em in the face.

01-07-2009, 09:29 AM	#7
ND4SPD Join Date: 12-12-2006 Location: Central SC Bike(s): '99 F4 Posts: 9,637 Images: 28	Subsonic ammo. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X The Motorcycle Addict's Magazine - MCADXmag

01-07-2009, 09:57 AM	#8
SHOTIME Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Boston ish.. Age: 29 Posts: 596	My dog HATES them.. I pitty any slow guy who makes it into the yard.. If I move out of the urban setting i'll end up with a pellet gun of some kind.

01-07-2009, 10:02 AM	#9
for1only Join Date: 01-08-2007 Age: 37 Bike(s): cbr600rr Posts: 373	I dont kill anymore but they are a nuisance. They raided my peach trees until I filled a supersoaker with water and a bottle of habanero sauce. They went absolutely freaking nuts. I should have videod it. I didnt aim for the eyes. Any sort of a body hit resulted in intense fur licking and the end result was a squirrel running throught the trees at mach 4. __________________ Do as I say not as I do

01-07-2009, 11:16 AM	#13
jose_jimenez Banned Join Date: 01-05-2007 Bike(s): Hurricane Posts: 2,110	Well what is the best method to rid them of your property? I am complete serious. Sometime before the spring hits I'm getting an air rifle. I'm going to sit out front, in my yard, with my GSD and take the ones out that I can see but I need another method of defense for my trees, roof, and fence line. I'm sick of these fuckers digging holes in my mulch to bury their chit. They run around the trees/yards on my street and neighborhood like they own the fucking place. I guess I need to find the time to research a good air rifle and a matching scope to go with it for starters.

01-07-2009, 11:57 AM	#14
SHOTIME Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Boston ish.. Age: 29 Posts: 596	They have noise emitters for varmints correct? Dunno how it would affect the pup.

01-07-2009, 12:51 PM	#16
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01-07-2009, 01:01 PM	#17
BobcatSig The hype is low. Join Date: 05-28-2008 Location: Big Sky Country, MT Age: 29 Bike(s): Specialized FSR Posts: 1,320	Here's an idea: peanut butter covered dynamite. Do it! __________________ Obama calls it “change we can believe in.” Vito Corleone called it “making them an offer they can’t refuse.”

01-07-2009, 01:05 PM	#18
figment riki-tik! Join Date: 02-03-2007 Location: St. Paul, Texas Age: 50 Bike(s): Yamaha WR250X Posts: 1,331	Squirrels Ate My Wiring! __________________ 'None of you understand. I'm not locked up in here with you. You're* locked up in here with me'. --*Rorschach

01-07-2009, 01:35 PM	#20
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 50 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 3,466	Around here we don't have to do a thing...enough of the little bastards get run over by cars! What's a furry, black spot on the road called? ...a PSD..."Poor Squirrel Decision"!

01-07-2009, 02:21 PM	#22
for1only Join Date: 01-08-2007 Age: 37 Bike(s): cbr600rr Posts: 373	A mouse started making a home under the tank cover of my bike. I saw little peices of foam on the ground and took the bike apart. She was still under there when I took off the cover. I promptly introduced the intruder to my late cat Kitty-well you know what happened next.... __________________ Do as I say not as I do

01-07-2009, 05:15 PM	#25
figment riki-tik! Join Date: 02-03-2007 Location: St. Paul, Texas Age: 50 Bike(s): Yamaha WR250X Posts: 1,331	squirrels are EVIL! Another guy that works here told me one of his neighbors had their whole house torn up by ONE squirrel and two beagles. The rodent came in the doggie door just after they left for work. The whole day was spent by the dogs chasing the squirrel who tore up many square feet of sheet rock, broke all her china, tore bed sheets an lots of other stuff. Can you imagine the damage during 8 crazed beagle(x2) hours? BTW, don't EVER try to avoid one on a bike. You'll go down with them laughing at you... __________________ 'None of you understand. I'm not locked up in here with you. You're* locked up in here with me'. --*Rorschach

01-07-2009, 05:45 PM	#26
JohnnyDiablo Commuter Express! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Bike(s): 2008 CBR1000RR Posts: 1,168	Would cats be a good solution? I know in the chain of animal smarts... from smartest on down its squirrels, cats then dogs. The only reference to this is that cats will follow squirrels up a pole and get trapped. __________________ "I wont have to worry about putting gas in my car, I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.. You know, If I help him, he's gonna help me."

01-07-2009, 07:44 PM	#29
JohnnyDiablo Commuter Express! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Bike(s): 2008 CBR1000RR Posts: 1,168	Well then there is the plan. Get cats! I can master the next thread on how to get rid of the cats. 6+ cats with 3 left to go! __________________ "I wont have to worry about putting gas in my car, I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.. You know, If I help him, he's gonna help me."

01-07-2009, 07:47 PM	#30
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