Moth flakes and moth placedin confined spaces maydiscourage chipmunks from attics and other crawl spacesthey may find suitable for nesting. Repellents containing ammonium, Bitrex, and thiram sprayed on flower b
Chipmunks are the burrowing cousins of squirrels that enjoy digging in yards and gardens. They can wreak havoc in your backyard as they will often rip up recently planted seeds and feed on plants and vegetables. There are numerous ways to chase off chipmunks without using poison or other ways ...
Coffee grounds around the plants act as fertilizer and discourage chipmunks. Vinegar-soaked rags hung around your tomatoes can also deter chipmunks.
Squirrels may be cute critters but not when they are rummaging through your garden, stealing your hard-earned produce. Squirrels are real nuisances to all vegetable growers, but you can use humane methods to discourage these pests. The keys to keeping a
To discourage this, try rubbing the legs with chili sauce, then buffing. To keep squirrels out of the attic, check the space for holes. Use wire mesh to close all openings under the roof edge where it joins the sidewall. Also get rid of any branches that hang over your house and out...
They love to dig around in your flower pots, too. Squirrels and chipmunks are known to look for insects or other goodies in containers, and may uproot plants in the process. If conditions have been especially dry, they may also be digging to access the moist soil. ...
Like all fruits, strawberries need sunlight and relative heat to develop the highest sugar content. In the Pacific Northwest they’ll take all the heat we can give, and early cropping can even be encouraged by growing strawberries in a greenhouse or under cover, but things might be different ...
If you burn wood, consider stacking your wood at least a foot off the ground to discourage a snake from using the area for shelter. In addition to these recommendations, the foundations of the buildings on your property should be checked. Any holes or gaps should be filled, and any ...
I make sure I hang my bird feeder high to discourage jumping animals. I also use baffles and other predator deterrents. If I’m hanging the feeder on a tree, I use a strong fishing line. A fishing line is too thin for rodents such as chipmunks or squirrels to navigate on. I also ...
Applying a thick layer of leaf mulch or other organic materials on top of your garden soil will not only insulate the soil from moisture loss, it may also discourage squirrels from digging. But some gardeners find mulching has the opposite effect and squirrels seem to relish digging in their ...