ken, Thanks for posting this information. I didn't know this about moth balls, and a friend just told me she was going to put them out for a problem a couple of days ago. She has a two year old, and I am certain she will want to know this. I forwarded your message to her. Thank you again.
Jennifer JSJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Hawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets > mothballs -- pose a hazard to young children. Mothballs can be easily > mistaken > for candy, or simply tempt young children to touch and play with them. > Recent studies have linked naphthalene to illnesses, including nasal > cancer. > Widespread > sale and distribution of these products make illegal mothballs a > particular > concern. > Mothballs placed out side for pest control is a environmental risk, they > contain naphthalene, when dissolved pollutes water sources. > Ken Hawk > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "one foxy lady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 6:51 PM > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets > > >> Hello list, >> >> My gardener told me his mother puts out Moth Balls to rid her of cats and >> other animals so going to try that and will let you know.. >> >> Thanks again for all the tips I have it saved just in case.. >> >> Patricia >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Boyce, Ray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 8:07 PM >> Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets >> >> >>> Hi Hailley >>> Now Dogs >>> Although dogs make great pets, there are many >>> times when wild populations or dogs left to run loose >>> can present problems. This article will address some >>> of these problems and offer solutions to these problems. >>> The devices listed can be used for both wild dogs, >>> roaming dogs and pet dogs depending on the situation >>> and application needed. >>> Nuisance dogs can cause damage to crops, livestock >>> and property. Some regions of the United States have >>> laws and agencies in place to help deal with such >>> situations. Cut backs in budgeting as well as a surge >>> in wild populations have let homeless dog populations >>> reach all time highs. This trend is expected to >>> continue. More common is the dog owner who allows >>> their pet to defecate on a neighbors yard, dig where >>> ever they want or destroy another's property. It's >>> truly amazing how many pet owners will hook their >>> dog to a leash and then walk them over to a neighbors >>> grass and let the pet to do their thing! These same >>> people won't let their dog go in their own yard for >>> fear of hurting the grass or because of the mess >>> or smell. However, it's OK to do it on someone else's >>> turf. A lot of time you can find these same people >>> sneaking around after hours to walk their pet just to >>> make sure no one is watching. Needless to say, >>> this is simply rude and not acceptable behavior. >>> Fortunately, there are ways to deal with this >>> problem and this article will explain some those >>> treatment options. >>> To stop dogs from defecating in your yard, use >>> >>> a product called >>> ROPEL GRANULES. >>> These granules work two >>> ways. First, they absorb and mask existing odors >>> which is key to stopping the behavior in the first >>> place. Since dogs which "mark" or scent their >>> territory will do so over and over, the Ropel >>> will help stop this behavior because the scenting >>> animal is not able to find the location quite >>> as easily as before. The second way Ropel works is >>> that they release a slight odor which dogs don't like. >>> This odor is not unpleasant but is generally one they >>> don't find interesting and don't acknowledge. The Granules >>> are time released and can last two to four weeks >>> per application. The end result is they will go elsewhere >>> and will ultimately keep away from treated areas. >>> It will not hurt non-target animals and is safe around >>> children. Make sure to treat more than just the area they >>> are presently active. This insures they will not simply >>> move over a few feet. The bigger the area you treat the >>> better results will be. Once the animals begin to go >>> elsewhere they will develop new habits. Soon they will >>> forget your property even exists. >>> If the pet is one which is being walked on a leash and >>> the owner continues to walk the pet on your property even >>> after you have asked them not to, consider setting >>> >>> out some >>> TREATMENT WARNING SIGNS. >>> These are the same >>> Professional Signs required to be placed out by commercial >>> applicators that treat yards for a living. They are >>> designed to alert adults that the grass was recently >>> treated and should be avoided. If you want to have the >>> best impact, then use both the Ropel Granules and these >>> signs. In most cases, the person walking the pet will >>> do so in some other direction or simply walk around your >>> yard. Once this pattern is followed for a week or so, >>> they will unconsciously start to avoid your land >>> altogether without knowing. However, keeping the signs >>> out for a week or so at a time and doing this every >>> month or so will reinforce to the pet owner that they >>> need to stay away. >>> To help let scented granules last longer, you can >>> >>> install >>> GRANULE GUARDS. >>> They will protect the >>> granules from the rain and sun so they will last >>> longer. Each Guard will hold 1/2 lb of granules >>> and can be placed on the ground using the enclosed >>> spike or the spike can be removed so the Guard >>> will lie flat. These really pay dividends if you >>> want your granules to last as long as possible. >>> And when combined with the Warning Signs, most any >>> annoying neighbor with their pet will stay off >>> your grass for good!!! >>> If the dog is still persistent after the use of >>> Ropel you may want to take a more aggressive approach. >>> >>> We have a >>> MOTION ACTIVATED WATER SPRAYER >>> which is >>> ideal for this application. It's such a good product >>> because you can use it safely knowing you won't hurt >>> your neighbors dog plus it really works. This device >>> hooks up to your garden hose and has a stake which >>> is pushed into the ground. Set it out in the area >>> you want to protect. It has a zone or field of >>> view which is adjustable up to 35 feet away. The >>> "eye" has a field of view of over 45 degrees. Once >>> you have it positioned to protect your yard the next >>> time any nuisance dog comes into range the "eye" >>> will see it, blast it with a high pressure 3 second >>> shot of water and then reset itself in about 10 >>> seconds. It is now ready to spray again! One or >>> two experiences with this unit and most dogs stay >>> away. It even has a pass through connection so >>> that several can be hooked up in series. Excellent >>> to use at property lines as well as gardens, fence >>> rows, poles and automobiles. It will work 24 hours >>> a day and runs off a 9 volt battery which will last >>> for several months. >>> If you have nuisance dogs which are owned by >>> someone else and the dogs are damaging things in >>> >>> your yard, there is a product called >>> >>> ROPEL SPRAY >>> which will stop this behavior. >>> Simply spray the object or plant they are chewing and >>> they will leave it alone. Ropel liquid tastes terrible >>> and once a dog gets a taste they will not chew the >>> treated object again. Ropel is available in many sizes. >>> You can treat plants, structures, lawn ornaments, trees, >>> furniture, tools, fences, or anything a dog or other >>> nuisance animal may chew. Although rain will wash it >>> away over time, one experience from chewing something >>> treated with Ropel would be enough to keep the >>> animal from doing it again. Consider using some inside if >>> you own a dog and need to stop it from randomly chewing. >>> This is a common behavior for puppies. During the teething >>> process, they will many times find something to their >>> liking in the home like a small rug, a piece of furniture >>> or maybe some curtains. Whatever it is, just a few squirts >>> with the Ropel will get it to stop this destructive >>> behavior. Ropel tastes really bad and once they get >>> a mouthful of it, they won't want any again. If the >>> object you want to treat won't receive liquid too >>> >>> well, use the >>> REPEL AEROSOL. >>> This quick drying material >>> doesn't use taste as much as it uses odor. Though not >>> detectable by people, Repel Aerosol has a distinctive >>> scent to dogs which they don't like. Lightly mist the >>> target area and your pet will stay away from whatever >>> you spray. Repel can also be used outside and works >>> well at stopping dogs from urinating where you don't >>> want them to go. It won't last as long as the Ropel >>> Granules but when used together, the two enhance each >>> others performance. >>> If you have unwanted dogs crossing through your >>> >>> yard, there is a product called >>> DOG REPELLING GRANULES >>> which >>> creates a "wall" the animals do not want to cross. >>> The granules work two ways. First, by masking the >>> odors left behind from other dogs which were there >>> before, new dogs aren't able to detect old scent >>> trails. Secondly, the granules give off an odor >>> which dogs don't like. They will stay away from >>> where Repellent is applied so you can use it two >>> ways: use it to keep dogs off a specific part of >>> your property or if you want to stop them from >>> urinating or defecating on it. Since the granules >>> only target dogs or cats, you won't be chasing >>> away other desirable wildlife like birds. >>> If the animals are persistent, you should consider >>> the use of Ultra Sound as well. These devices have been >>> around for many years and their technology has gotten >>> better. By emitting sounds in a frequency range which >>> dogs do not like, you can keep them out of certain >>> areas of your yard. These units seem to work well at keeping >>> unwanted dogs away which are not using your yard >>> habitually. If you have a dog urinating or defecating >>> on your property, you will still need to start with the >>> Ropel. The Motion Activated Water Sprayer is the next >>> step up and if you are looking to cover a large area then >>> you should consider combining the granules with an >>> >>> ULTRA SOUND REPELLER >>> to get the best results >>> possible. There are several units to choose from so be >>> sure to read all the data and pick one that will best >>> fit your needs. >>> If the problem you are having is with your own pet >>> and you want to keep it from going to a certain part >>> of the house, you can use the same Ultra Sound technology >>> >>> is the form of a weaker unit. This device is called >>> the >>> ULTRA SOUND PET BOUNDARY. >>> Basically it uses the >>> same technology as the outside units but is not quite >>> as powerful. It is also a lot smaller. It works by >>> first placing the base transmitter by doorways, >>> hallways or other parts of the home you don't want >>> your dog. The base is powered by the included AC >>> adaptor. You can also power it by a 9 volt battery if >>> an electric outlet is not readily available. Next, >>> attach the small included transmitter to the dogs >>> collar. It is about the size of a nickel and your >>> pet won't even know it's there. When the dog comes >>> within 5-10 feet of the base, the small transmitter >>> it is wearing will set the base off which in turn >>> will emit an annoying Ultra Sound which the dog >>> will not like. It will soon learn to avoid areas >>> where this sound is prevalent. Multiple bases can >>> be set up around the home all working from the >>> same transmitter so you can control just where >>> your pet goes and won't go. >>> If the dog you are dealing with is not your own, >>> placing a transmitter on it's collar won't be an >>> >>> option. For this situation, the >>> PET ALARM >>> may be >>> better suited. This device has two settings: ultra >>> sound and audible. The ultra sound setting is used >>> when you want to scare off dogs without having to >>> worry about hearing the unit sound yourself. The >>> audible sound will work two ways. First, it will >>> generally scare away targeted dogs when it sounds >>> off. Since this sound can be heard for some distance, >>> you will be able to know when any animal is within >>> the range of the Pet Alarm. Use this setting for >>> situations when you want to know something is in >>> your yard or somewhere in the home that will require >>> some extra action on your part. The Pet Alarm has >>> an adjustable sensitivity setting so you can make it >>> sound off and respond to a wide range of vibration. >>> Consider the Pet Alarm to be something that can >>> act as a sound deterrent to unwanted animal activity >>> as well as a way for you to be notified of certain >>> activity. >>> If your dog is stubborn and needs something a little >>> >>> stronger, you might consider some >>> DOG SCATMATS. >>> These are >>> thin mats which can be placed on the floor, furniture >>> or window sills. They have battery packs and wiring >>> which connects the battery pack to the mat. When >>> on, the battery pack "charges" the mat so that any >>> animal walking on it will "ground out" causing >>> a mild but unpleasant shock. Dogs are very sensitive >>> to this shock and will choose not to walk where >>> they are placed. Scatmats are an excellent training >>> tool because dogs are smart and will rapidly learn >>> how to avoid them. For this reason you generally >>> only need to install the Scatmat for a few days >>> to a week. Over this time the dog will undoubtedly >>> find another path or place to relax since it will >>> not risk getting shocked over and over. These mats >>> are a perfect tool for keeping the targeted animal >>> out of certain rooms, off chairs, off furniture, >>> away from certain rooms, pet tanks or plants and basically >>> anywhere you don't want them. We have three styles >>> available and since you can hook them up in series, >>> you can conceivably protect quite a large entrance >>> to any room, ledge or window sill. Once the pet knows >>> the shock will occur and stays away, you can remove >>> the Scatmat and keep it ready for its next job. >>> If you have a problem with a neighbor's dog barking >>> all the time, you can use ultra sound to train them >>> to stop. Our >>> ULTRA SOUND BARKER STOPPER >>> uses similar >>> sounds as the Ultra Sound Repeller. Many times dogs >>> become trained to start barking when you go outside. >>> Though they may be next door in a cage or fenced >>> yard, it is both annoying and disconcerting to have >>> them do this. You now have the ability to stop them >>> from this behavior using our Barker Stopper. There >>> are two ways of doing this. First, you can physically >>> carry the unit out with you and turn it on as soon as >>> the animal starts to bark. In a short period of time >>> the animal will learn you have the ability to generate >>> a sound it does not like. If the animal leaves, turn >>> the unit off. You will effectively be training the >>> dog to stay away from you when you are present. Over >>> time the dog will simply leave upon your arrival; it >>> will figure out to stay away otherwise it will have >>> to endure that terrible sound. The second way to use >>> the unit is to install them in your yard pointing at >>> the target animal which is barking. The Barker Stopper >>> has sensors which can be adjusted so that you control >>> just how loud the animal must bark to activate the >>> device. Set one or more units out where you need >>> to stop annoying dogs from barking and you will >>> train them to leave you alone and keep quiet. >>> If the dog problem is one which due to random conflicts >>> when walking or because local residents let their >>> >>> animals wander about off a lease, you may consider >>> getting a >>> PORTABLE DOG REPELLER. >>> This device is most >>> commonly used by service people who deliver mail, >>> boxes, etc. and need some type of a defense to ward >>> off loose and possibly dangerous dogs. The Dog >>> Repeller sends out Ultra Sound which is annoying and >>> alarming to oncoming dogs when activated. This >>> sound will make them wary of you and in most cases >>> keep them away altogether. It is small enough to >>> carry concealed and can be triggered quickly. Use it >>> when jogging, walking, biking, hiking, etc. and >>> the risk of conflict with dogs is present. It can >>> also be used as a training aid for hard to handle >>> >>> animals who are disobedient. As a last resort, some >>> DOG REPELLENT SPRAY >>> may be needed. This Capsaicin >>> based aerosol will disarm and confuse most any >>> attacking dog. It has a range up to 10 feet and >>> won't permanently hurt the target animal. However, >>> it will stop most any aggressive behavior and >>> allow for you to move away from the immediate >>> danger. >>> Dogs which have been urinating in your yard may >>> have created a scent that is strong. This can also >>> occur where they have been defecating. Although >>> Ropel Granules mentioned above can be used to stop >>> the animals from doing this where you treat, the >>> current odor may be offensive enough to treat >>> >>> with >>> DAWGON ODOR NEUTRALIZER. >>> This is a biological >>> enzyme which "eats" the bacteria and other >>> components of dog urine and feces. As Dawgon works >>> on the odor it will neutralize. This process will >>> probably happen over time as rain and sun helps to >>> break odor areas. However, this could take several >>> months. If you treat with Dawgon, the odor will >>> quickly dissipate. Use it on cement, buildings, lawn >>> areas, pine straw, crawl spaces, dog kennels, fence >>> rows and anywhere dogs or cats have been going. >>> This product will work best when it's applied directly >>> >>> to the scents and this can sometimes be hard to >>> locate. Use our >>> PORTABLE BLACK LIGHT >>> to help find >>> exact locations of urine and fece odors. Simply turn >>> it on during low to no light conditions and the >>> light will reflect just where the scent is located >>> which will inform you of where you need to apply >>> Dawgon. This will help you get the results you want >>> all the more quickly as well as save in product usage >>> by minimizing wasted applications. Another product to >>> >>> consider using is >>> LAWN GREEN. >>> This is essentially a >>> biodegradeable paint which has been designed to be >>> applied over turf and other plants for the purpose >>> of masking damage due to fungus, urine and drought. >>> >>> Mix it up in any of the >>> SPRAYERS >>> we have listed for >>> its application and you will be able to conceal >>> the damage urinating dogs have caused. Treatments >>> will usually last 4-8 weeks which is enough time >>> for new plant growth to replace that which has been >>> damaged. >>> Wild dogs which are killing livestock and posing >>> a threat to people need to be trapped. It is a shame >>> to see this happen, but more and more animals find >>> themselves abandoned and having to find food any >>> way they can. These dogs may become desperate and >>> dangerous. If you have such a dog or a pack of dogs >>> in your area which are causing problems, there are >>> several live traps which can be used to catch >>> them. For small animals up to 25 lbs, you can use >>> >>> our >>> NH2361 >>> or our >>> LT151842. >>> The NH2361 is good for >>> short animals; the LT151842 is better for animals >>> which are taller and slender. For animals 45 lbs to >>> >>> 75 lbs, use our >>> NH6602 >>> or >>> LT152248. >>> The NH6602 is >>> better for shorter animals; the LT152248 is better >>> animals which are taller and slender. Any animals >>> much over 75 lbs should be trapped with one of our >>> large traps. Though the mid sized design may work, >>> a trap too small could lead to the dog escaping. This >>> bad experience will teach most any dog to avoid >>> traps in the future and trap shyness would likely >>> prevent future live trapping. Use either our >>> >>> NH6701 >>> or >>> LT202872. >>> Both will do the job; the >>> LT202872 is slightly taller and longer but the >>> NH6701 would be a better option if the animal >>> is known to be unusually tough or vicious. Use beef as >>> bait and visual attractant. To get animals close to >>> and inside the trap, use a combination of our >>> >>> CANINE BAIT. >>> These concentrated baits are designed >>> to be used in tandem. The Long Distance formulation >>> will get the target dog close to the trap; the >>> Trap Bait will get wary dogs into the trap. Our >>> specially formulated scent is too much for any dog >>> to resist when added to some beef In general, >>> it is always better to use a trap bigger than needed. >>> Dogs will always enter a trap which is bigger than >>> them but rarely one that is too small. >>> >>> Nuisance dogs can be a problem. Wild dogs >>> should be trapped and either relocated or >>> destroyed - depending on local ordinances. >>> Local dogs which use your property for >>> defecating, chewing or simply digging in the >>> ground can be stopped with some of the new >>> repellent materials available. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of one foxy lady >>> Sent: Tuesday, 26 September 2006 10:38 >>> To: handyman >>> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets >>> >>> Hello List, >>> >>> Well yall may or may not be able to help me with this.. >>> I have a front porch that extends the length of my house and 4 columns >>> to support the roof overhang which I suspect that is why my neighbor's >>> cats like to laze away the day on my bench on this porch and they have a >>> dog too who likes to run back and forth in between the little bushes >>> that sits in a row in front of the bench on the porch. >>> I have asked my neighbor to better monitor her pets she works all day >>> and leaves them outside to roam the neighborhood so my question is how >>> can I rid myself of these pests. >>> >>> I like animals but just not unwanted ones.. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Hailley >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> To listen to the show archives go to link >>> http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or >>> ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ >>> >>> The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. >>> http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday >>> >>> The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. >>> http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml >>> >>> Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From >>> Various List Members At The Following Address: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ >>> Visit the new archives page at the following address >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ >>> For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man >>> list just send a blank message to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Yahoo! 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