The solution I’ve found is a temporary one, but effective. Home Depot sells a power called “Rat Magic”. It doesn’t kills them, but it does repel them. I have to reapply it after rain, but they do disappear right after I sprinkle it around. And - it smells like cloves to me, so no bad odor.
- Sent from iPhone. Typed by thumb. Excuse misspellings! > On Aug 1, 2022, at 1:54 PM, sally kindleberger <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > I have a friend whose elderly mother used to put urine soiled pads down the > woodchuck holes- not sure if it sent the woodchucks away - but it sure would > have worked on me! > >> On Sun, Jul 31, 2022 at 5:30 PM Maureen At Beede >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> View from my window a few weeks ago. Counter 7 in all - 4 are camera shy >> I will be planting the lavender as soon as heat let’s up. Thanks for the >> idea Deborah >> >>> On Sat, Jul 30, 2022 at 9:35 AM Deborah Wallace <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> Liz, >>> >>> This has been a gnarly project for me. I have tried hiring a professional >>> trapper ($$$$) which is a temporary solution because there’s rarely just >>> one ground particularly if you live near wetlands. >>> >>> I have lured them out with sweet fruit. Cantaloupe and watermelon seem to >>> be favorites. This lures them out but then you’re left with relocation >>> problem. >>> >>> I have installed small gauge wire (23 gauge galvanized hardware cloth with >>> mesh) around the base of the structure in combination with an animal >>> barrier consisting of underground spikes that prevents animals from digging >>> under the wire. Expensive but effective. Doniks on Amazon) is the brand I >>> have. >>> >>> But the most effective, most environmentally safe and least expensive has >>> been planting Hidcote English lavender. Groundhogs and rodents in general >>> hate the strong scent and English lavender is supposed to have the >>> strongest scent compared to other varieties. I planted a bunch of these >>> about six weeks ago around the periphery of my yard and so far have not >>> seen a single groundhog. I know they’re frolicking in the wetlands but so >>> far they haven’t ventured onto my lawn. >>> >>> Hope this is helpful. >>> >>> Deborah >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>> On Jul 29, 2022, at 10:11 AM, Liz Taylor <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>> >>>> Good morning, >>>> >>>> Does anyone have a Havahart Animal Trap (or similar) to deal with a >>>> groundhog under our shed? Or any experience to share with trapping, >>>> relocating and deterring groundhogs? >>>> >>>> Thank you! >>>> Liz >>>> 925-324-9735 >>> >>>> >> >>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >>> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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