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| Moles in my home | 11/18/2009 |
Q: How do I get rid of moles? I have caught two in mice traps but I know there is more.
A: If you caught the creatures with mouse traps, I seriously doubt you have moles. Sounds like voles or ...
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| Mulch Digger | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I live in Dallas, Texas. I have several mulched areas in my backyard that are used for landscaping ...
A: I suspect the culprit would be skunks or an armadillo. Controlling for grubs after wildlife find ...
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| Voles and moles | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I am relatively new to gardening and have recently planted many bulbs and plants and want to ...
A: Controlling Vole Damage ...
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| What the? | 10/2/2009 |
Q: We have been fighting moles...finding the usual mound of dirt and then putting the gas bombs in the ...
A: You still have moles. Dirt mounds are from deep tunnels, veins are from shallow tunnels. Gas bombs ...
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| damage to cusions outside | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I live in Allen, TX in a dense neighborhood. Some animal or animals are destroying all of our ...
A: From your brief description, my money would be on squirrels. I would need more details and possibly ...
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| groundhog | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have a groundhog that is digging in the flower beds next to my house. Each time I block one hole, ...
A: So called Non-lethal Methods: 1. Harassment can work, which is just continually back filling the ...
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| vole problem | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I need your expert advice. I have a vole problem. Holes keep opening, I have done some trapping, no ...
A: First, make sure you have voles and not something else. Second, you didn't say how many traps you ...
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| groundhogs | 8/12/2009 |
Q: How do I stop groundhogs in particular, as well as cats from using my yard as their bathroom. I ...
A: Prevent the woodchuck by fencing your yard in accordance with the directions at ...
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| Hosta Damage | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I live in Prescott, Arizona. This is a high dessert type of environment, although I live in the ...
A: Still think deer or some sort of vegetarian. The inspection pages make you ask a series of ...
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| Hosta Damage | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I live in Prescott, Arizona. This is a high dessert type of environment, although I live in the ...
A: Repellents rarely work the way the public wants them too. I don't have enough information on the ...
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| racoon and their droppings | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My neighbor had a racoon in their attic- and they eventually got rid of the animal but was told that ...
A: I am not aware of any research that says the "smell" is harmful. The roundworm eggs that may be ...
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| Mice and rats in yard | 7/22/2009 |
Q: How can I rid my yard of rats and mice that keep getting in our yard. We recently moved into a new ...
A: Control of rodents requires a combination of habitat modification, food reduction and lethal ...
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| Squirrels in house? | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have a rental house, clean and in great condition, where the tenants are hearing the sound of ...
A: Inspections should always precede control, particularly with lethal control like poison. Noise is ...
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| Bumps and holes | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I have been searching the web for my problem and can't seem to find anything similar to figure out ...
A: When you say under one. This is the ONLY one with a hole? If so, then it is an outlier, therefore, ...
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| animal feces | 7/5/2009 |
Q: i have recently found feces (tubular, approx 1/2 inch long)in and all around my cat litter box on ...
A: I would suspect rat more than squirrel. But much more information is needed for a positive id. ...
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| hole in bottom of oak tree | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I just notice a dug out area under a very large oak tree, when I reach in it seems hollow pretty far ...
A: I am not sure it was an animal that dug it out. Oaks are notorious for hollow spots usually due to ...
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| moles | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I live in Juneau Co. WI and have had severe mole problems for several years. This year I haven't ...
A: Moles create mounds when their tunnels are too deep to push the dirt above them. So they have to ...
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| Foxes | 6/15/2009 |
Q: We have recently discovered foxes in our fully fenced garden. We live in London, England. Our ...
A: I understand. Wildlife do carry diseases that can be harmful to humans. However, it is important ...
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| electric fencing for squirrel exclusion | 6/15/2009 |
Q: My vegetable garden in No. Calif. is about 1/4 acre, surrounded by fruit trees, which in turn are ...
A: Okay, a little complicated on the answer because we have multiple issues. 1. Visit ...
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| Foxes | 6/13/2009 |
Q: We have recently discovered foxes in our fully fenced garden. We live in London, England. Our ...
A: I am aware of no peer-reviewed evidence that supports the notion that ultrasound will evict foxes. ...
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| chipmuncks & squirrels | 6/6/2009 |
Q: With catch and release will either a chipmunck or squirrel find its way back....how far do you need ...
A: First question, is translocation even legal in your state? Even if it is, there are LOTS of reasons ...
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| moles?? | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have an area in my yard the has perfectly round holes in it but no mounds that are usually ...
A: Perfectly round holes are not associated with moles. Voles yes, moles no. Now voles will utilize ...
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| moles | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I live in Eagle MI and we have always had some problems with moles, last week I noticed a small ...
A: Without more details on what you saw, I can't give you an answer. It could be an animal that isn't ...
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| crawfish mud mounds | 5/20/2009 |
Q: What can I do to stop crawfish from building these mounds of mud in my back yard?
A: These can be tough. The following link contains a document that will help you sort out your options. ...
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| garden v crows | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Stephen, Do you know how to keep crows out of a garden? I've seen foil pie plates attached to the ...
A: Exclusion is the best method, suspending netting or wires over the garden. Next would be some sort ...
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| Animal or insect traveling under mulch and leaves | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Lately, I have noticed something traveling under the mulch and leaves in my yard. I travels below ...
A: Your description isn't specific enough to help me much. It could be shrew, or mole, or an insect. ...
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| Pests???? | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I live in Augusta Georgia. Recently I have noticed several large holes about 3 to 4 inches round by ...
A: That is a tough question to answer given the lack of data you provided. I can think of several ...
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| Squirrel damage and moles | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have two questions: What is your recommendation to prevent squirrels from eating wood trim on a ...
A: For the gnawing, you have only three options. 1. Prevent their access to the structure (i.e. trim ...
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| pesky bird in roof | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I have a bird making a nest under the barrel tiles on our roof. The noise is making it hard to get a ...
A: That is a big difference in bird size. Pigeons can weigh almost a pound, house sparrows just a few ...
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| pesky bird in roof | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a bird making a nest under the barrel tiles on our roof. The noise is making it hard to get a ...
A: The best solution is to secure the holes so he can't make a nest there. Granted it is the most ...
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| Squirrels and Gophers | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I will be planting a vegetable garden in California. Everyone tells me that squirrels and gophers ...
A: Not sure where you read the garlic idea, but I can assure you it wasn't from me. There are only ...
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| crocus tops eaten | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I noticed the tops of my crocus bulbs have been chewed down. I also notice several holes ...
A: Do you have ground squirrels? Tree squirrels will also take off the flowers of plants. As for the ...
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| chipmunks | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have chipmunks that have tunneled under my front wallway and the stones are caving in. How do I ...
A: Chipmunks and Structures Inspection: Find how they are entering the structure. Look for 1” holes ...
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| cats | 2/10/2009 |
Q: We have an open porch/deck, with windows on 2 sides. The problem we have is the strays spray the ...
A: Short of anything listed on our site, which you said you already checked, ...
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| cats "spraying" | 2/10/2009 |
Q: We have an open porch/deck, with windows on 2 sides. The problem we have is the strays spray the ...
A: I don't know where you live as it may be too cold to try one of the techniques. Unfortunately, there ...
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| moles | 2/8/2009 |
Q: we had a snow melt and i noticed circular tunneling in areas of my grass. is this signs of moles? ...
A: Moles are active year round. But so are voles. Not sure what you mean by circular tunneling. I ...
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| Armadillo | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I think I may have an Armadillo in my house. How do I trap it and get rid of it.
A: Armadillos Repellents and Exclusion There are not any federally registered repellents for ...
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| Pests | 12/5/2008 |
Q: while cleaning the office I found ketchup packages that have been shredded into tiny little curls ...
A: Lacking any additional information, my best guess would be house mice. Here is a place you can ...
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| tunnels in lawn | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I live on Long Island in New York and am having a problem with tunnels in my lawn. I observed a big ...
A: Woodchucks are ground squirrels but the hole seems too small for that species. Besides, if it was, ...
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| moles? | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I think I have moles in my backyard. There has been tunnels or paths of earth torn up all over my ...
A: Your description is unclear to me so I can't be specific as to what animal is causing your problem. ...
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| Squirrel Problem | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with squirrels climbing on the roof and getting into the house. They are eating ...
A: Controlling Gray Squirrels What not to do!! Don’t bother with those silly ultrasonic devices. ...
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| Careeres in NWCOA | 11/23/2008 |
Q: Son Evan is going to be graduating this May. He is an avid hunter and trapper. In looking forward ...
A: You didn't say what he was graduating from, high school, college? If he is interested in a career ...
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| holes | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I live in the hills above Santa Fe. Recently I have noticed about 20 holes, at the most 2 inches ...
A: You didn't say how wide the holes were, what time of day they occur, how long the damage has been ...
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| Moles | 11/5/2008 |
Q: My neighbor has found a mole in his bathroom, he lives in a lower apartment. Its more or less the ...
A: It would be difficult to assess the health risks of this sort of wildlife encounter. I suggest he ...
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| squirels | 10/7/2008 |
Q: We live in Ocala Fl. and are over run with squirels. I have trapped them and shot them without ...
A: I trust you have learned that squirrel control is legal in your state. Gestation for gray squirrels ...
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| Scores of small divots in our lawn | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Just this week, some critter is making scores of small divots (1 to 2 inch across, very little soil ...
A: Sounds like a skunk or armadillo. Control information can be found at http://icwdm.org look up ...
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| Nightly mulch digging critters | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I probably have one acre of mulched flower beds. Something is diggins each night and scattering the ...
A: Both are options. Without high quality photos it would be difficult to make a distinction. If the ...
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| groundhogs | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I know I have a groundhog problem in my gardenbut what is more disturbing is that every morning I ...
A: It is possible. But highly unlikely. I would be thinking more of a raccoon using the pool as a ...
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| chipmunks | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I am having a problem with chipmunks in my gutters and my dogs try to get them which ends of digging ...
A: Hmm. They are either climbing up from the bottom or they are accessing the roof perhaps by a tree ...
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| Earthworms, ugh. How do I deal with this? | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I know earthworms are beneficial for lawns but we don't have a lawn! We have a small city garden ...
A: Yes, send us quality photos with objects in the photo for scale, like a penny. We love HIGH RES. Be ...
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| Earthworms, ugh. How do I deal with this? | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I know earthworms are beneficial for lawns but we don't have a lawn! We have a small city garden ...
A: I want to be sure I understand that the problem is earthworms and not some other organism. Second, ...
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| skunk | 8/27/2008 |
Q: every night there is this skunk that walks by our window or on the deck, the smell is so strong ...
A: First, I am sure the skunk odor is strong but skunks don't smell just because they walk by. The ...
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| Frogs | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Have an infestation of tiny frogs in our neighborhood. They are really becoming a pest----fall on ...
A: animal populations can cycle as well as changes can occur in distribution with changes in land use. ...
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| Grey Fox in Virginia | 8/20/2008 |
Q: You seem to be very well regarded! How nice. I hope you can help us as well. We live in Richmond, ...
A: Well, I appreciate the compliment. I can assure you that most people do not take my advice well. I ...
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| Moles/Gophers, they're everywhere | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I'm going nuts. I have moles or gphers in my back yard and they seem to be everywhere. I've tried ...
A: Gophers Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, I am not exactly sure what you mean by gophers ...
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| Getting Rid of Chipmunks | 8/9/2008 |
Q: We have chipmunks living in our garage and getting into our attic. I'd like to install something to ...
A: Short answer No. Ultrasonics are good at one thing, namely repelling money from people's wallets. ...
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| pest in attic | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I heard a scratching or chewing sound in my (crawl space)attic late last night. When my husband ...
A: Again, I must decline from speculation here. All walls are thin if the animal is below the ...
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| pest in attic | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I heard a scratching or chewing sound in my (crawl space)attic late last night. When my husband ...
A: Noises Sounds can be difficult to diagnose as different people "hear" differently. In light of ...
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| Raccoon removal | 7/30/2008 |
Q: What bait should I use to live trap a raccoon but not attract cats or skunks?
A: First, know the laws in your state. Many people trap and relocate in violation of state law. ...
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| Beavers or muskrats? | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have a pond in my backyard. I know for sure I have muskrats -- I have seen them, had them trapped ...
A: It seems to me that you do have a beaver around. The willow (you didn't mention how thick it was, ...
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| chipmunk | 7/25/2008 |
Q: How to get rid of chipmunks in the yard? Our yard is bordered with woods. Big headache. Lots of ...
A: Not sure I understand what you mean by lots of tunnels related to the chipmunks. Chipmunks only dig ...
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| skunks | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Skunks have nested under our wood shed and have also burrowed under a composter to get at what's in ...
A: Doubtful that ammonia will do what you want. Do the exclusion only after you are swear to God ...
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| Fox in our yard | 7/16/2008 |
Q: We live in a rural area of upstate NY. We have 2 cats, one of which spends a lot of time outside in ...
A: Your cat is in grave danger. Just as your cat is predating on other animals, it may also be preyed ...
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| beavers or...? | 7/15/2008 |
Q: it seems unlikely that beavers could be causing this damage. the site says they are 13" long and ...
A: Then ground squirrel would be my next guess. Too large for vole. Too small for rabbit. You are ...
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| chipmunks and rabbits | 7/15/2008 |
Q: tell me how to get rid of two chipmunks that have taken up residence underneath my front stoop. ...
A: Chipmunks and Structures Inspection: Find how they are entering the structure. Look for 1” holes ...
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| more on animals eating my plants | 7/14/2008 |
Q: sorry--i meant to write that i live in northern california, ukiah, which is 2 hours north of bay on ...
A: Looks too big for vole. Since you are in northern CA, I think you have mountain beaver. ...
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| animals eating my plants | 7/14/2008 |
Q: i've put in a garden in the last year, and this year fairly large holes are appearing in the soil ...
A: Tough to say as you haven't provided enough information such as location. First, are you absolutely ...
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| varmint ID by droppings | 7/13/2008 |
Q: We live in rural North Central Texas app. 7 miles from the Tx/Ok border. Our problem is with a ...
A: Got various ideas but to list them would only add confusion. My first suggestion is to visit ...
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| moles in lawn | 7/10/2008 |
Q: We had a beautiful lawn and moles are tearing it up. We do have multiple flower beds to add to the ...
A: Getting rid of moles Before anything make sure the problem you are complaining of is moles and not ...
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| chipmunk | 7/5/2008 |
Q: A baby chipmunk is digging up all of my flowers and shrubs. How can I safely deter him from our ...
A: There are no chemicals or repellents that are effective in repelling chipmunks. You have ...
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| Zeuzera pyrina | 7/5/2008 |
Q: .. I live in Iran and I'm working on Zeuzera pyrina... I want to know about available formulas or ...
A: I am sorry, I am not familiar with Zeuzera pyrina. Perhaps I should note that I only deal with ...
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| Something's eating my plants. | 6/30/2008 |
Q: First off: Many thanks for any help you can provide. I live in north-central Massachusetts, in an ...
A: Sounds like your woodchuck is fattening up. Mothballs are little more than a placebo, but as you ...
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| chipmunks | 6/23/2008 |
Q: We live in the woods w/ lot's of tree's and nuts and have small holes all over our surrounding area ...
A: If you are looking for some sort of repellent to drive the chipmunks elsewhere, don't waste your ...
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| ground squirrel or rat? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I live in the AZ desert on 3 acres. What I thought were cute little ground squirrels are now ...
A: You can visit http://www.icwdm.org/handbook/rodents/FranklinSquirrels.asp to learn options on ...
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| ground squirrel or rat? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I live in the AZ desert on 3 acres. What I thought were cute little ground squirrels are now ...
A: Don't waste your time or money with repellents. They won't work. I doubt you have woodchucks but ...
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| birds | 6/10/2008 |
Q: My two little boys have a little garden in the backyard. We planted grapes and blueberries for the ...
A: The netting shouldn't hurt the birds provided it is able to be seen. There is a small risk of a bird ...
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| unidentified spear shaped egg or droppings | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me to identify. It is a larger than a rice spear shaped with a hard surface ...
A: Unfortunately, without more information it would be difficult to give a definitive diagnosis. I am ...
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| armadillos | 6/4/2008 |
Q: do you know of a good remedy to rid your yard of armadillos? we have never had the problem until ...
A: Armadillos Repellents There are not any federally registered repellents for armadillos at this ...
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| Honeysuckle eater | 6/2/2008 |
Q: About a month ago I planted a honeysuckle about 3 feet away from a mature pine tree. I ran a wire ...
A: Tough to say, my first guess would deer. Tracks aren't always left as track presence depend on ...
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| hedge hogs eating my tomatoes? | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I need some advice. I have several large hedge hogs cleaning out my tomato garden. They eat the ...
A: I'm sorry but I have no experience with hedgehogs as they aren't native to the U.S. By hedgehog you ...
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| house squirrels | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I have a lot of noise in my walls in the late evening - no scratching - just sort of bumps. No ...
A: There could be a myriad of reasons. First scratching is a lighter sound. Maybe it is too low for you ...
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| Plants are getting eaten by something! | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I have some random flowers that I put in some pots and everyday they are getting eaten by something. ...
A: Hmm. Unfortunately, I don't have much to go on here. I don't know your location, time of day the ...
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| Lots of Bees in tree | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I hope I am asking the right person. Anyway I have a honey locust tree in my front yard by the ...
A: Look in the yellow pages for bee keeper or call your local extension office. Honey bees, if that is ...
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| Red Fox | 5/27/2008 |
Q: There is a family of red fox living under my neighbors shed, but they seem to like my yard at ...
A: Foxes can be kept out of gardens through fencing. Fencing would need to be at least 4 feet high and ...
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| house squirrels | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have a lot of noise in my walls in the late evening - no scratching - just sort of bumps. No ...
A: You need to have a proper inspection done. Squirrels only need 1.5" hole. Rats need 1/2 inch hole. ...
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| Chipmunk Trapping/ ?Bait Type | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Stephen: I reviewed the web site, certainly helpful, I was not able to find the traping info despite ...
A: http://www.icwdm.org/handbook/rodents/chipmunks.asp I'm a bit at a loss as to why you couldn't find ...
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| caterpilliars | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My roommate has some flower trees and shrubs, and we can figure out where all these caterpillars are ...
A: Me too. I believe the problem is due to improper categorization of my field. I get treated as pest ...
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| Racoon in the attic | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Can i use ammonia to get rid of racoons
A: Yes, but it is like asking me if you could exceed the speed limit to get to work on time. The answer ...
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| Squirrels & rats | 5/24/2008 |
Q: We have an orange tree, apricot tree and lemon tree. We just watched a squirrel climb up the ...
A: I hope what you told me is not true. If it is your husband has violated federal and state law on the ...
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| Rabbits | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Any suggestions on repellants (or any other way) to get rid of a cotton tail in our backyard which ...
A: Since you will be eating the strawberries (I assume), repellents should be avoided. But that is okay ...
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| Armadilla Bait | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have purchased traps to try and catch these varmints. What should I use as bait?
A: Well, you may have difficulty believing this but there is no bait that has been shown to be very ...
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| uprooted plants in pots | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have just planted 19 large pots with annuals. I returned home he next day and founf one po ...
A: I hope you begin to understand why people don't like me. I consistently bring them bad news, namely ...
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| uprooted plants in pots | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have just planted 19 large pots with annuals. I returned home he next day and founf one po ...
A: Links to mothballs were at the repellent link I posted above. ...
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| uprooted plants in pots | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have just planted 19 large pots with annuals. I returned home he next day and founf one po ...
A: What not to do!! Don’t bother with those silly ultrasonic devices. There is no scientific evidence ...
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| moles/voles/ and chipmunks | 5/8/2008 |
Q: We live in SW Connecticut and have a multitude of these little pests (as well as deer!) the ...
A: You have so many issues, I am going to have to just send you to our site. http://icwdm.org When you ...
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| racoon in my basement | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I am not sure how the critter got in the house. I heard something Friday night May 2, 08. Opened ...
A: There are so many things that you need to consider to respond to this matter, I must simply refer ...
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| unidentified ground animal | 4/27/2008 |
Q: i thought it was a snake but was told snakes do not burrow. the hole is 3/16th of an inch/ in the ...
A: Location is the first clue to determine what is the cause of something. The second question is ...
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| Squirrels/ Repelling with pepper plants | 4/25/2008 |
Q: i just had another few questions reguarding squirrel reppeling. I have been using the repellent ...
A: I don't believe these repellents work anywhere near the way the public wishes they would. It is hard ...
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| Squirrels | 4/23/2008 |
Q: i just had a few questions on how to repell squirrels. Are there any organic ways to repell them? ...
A: There is nothing that will repel squirrels of a chemical, visual, or sound nature. Unless you have a ...
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| Robin Redbreast Flying Into Window | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I live in Edison, NJ in a well-established residential neighborhood (houses date back to 1968). I ...
A: I suspect he can't see the glass. He is not doing that because it is fun. I am sure it isn't. I ...
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| moles | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Help--Moles are tearing up my backyard! How can I compassionately get rid of these critters. We've ...
A: You wont like hearing this but under the conditions you have laid down there is nothing I can ...
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| Wildlife in the crawlspace and in the attic | 4/13/2008 |
Q: For several months now we have been hearing "something" underneath the house. Sounds vary. They ...
A: You are missing something. Visit http://icwdm.org for proper inspection techniques. Remember, ...
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| Fox | 4/12/2008 |
Q: We have a fully fenced yard in our Connecticut home to keep our two labs out of harm's way. ...
A: I seriously doubt the fox is trapped inside. Possible but if it got in, it can probably get out. ...
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| 13 lined ground squirrel | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Last summer I noticed a 13 lined ground squirrel living in the flower bed in the front of our house. ...
A: It is possible, but it is more likely that you have mice in your house. Without a careful ...
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| bird (robin) | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have a robin that has been pecking my car for several weeks. I moved the car from the front of my ...
A: Would love pictures of the damage, especially high resolution, with your finger in the photo for ...
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| Mole or Pocket Gopher? | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I live in Southeastern PA, new home development, prior farm. Front of my house has a few juniper ...
A: Sounds like voles. If it was pocket gopher, I guarantee you would see the mounds. Read our ...
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| foxes and racoons (have both) | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I live in Central Florida in a subdivision, quaint but well- populated community, with one of the ...
A: Not sure what the problem is with the fox. But the way to stop him from getting to your yard is ...
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| Fox-ground hog living in my back yard | 3/14/2008 |
Q: We live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Three weeks ago we found two mounds of dirt with holes ...
A: Of course, I can help. The best course of action is to exclude the animal. Unfortunately, you ...
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| Squirells | 3/9/2008 |
Q: How do I get rid of them around my house, deck and roof. They also will not stay out of bird ...
A: You have multiple questions in this short request and without more context it would be difficult for ...
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| nocturnal animal in the house | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I don't know which past events may be related so I'll just give you the whole story. Last night ...
A: Sounds like raccoon to me. But it is tough to tell. Too many unanswered questions such as the size ...
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| tomatos | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I have an urban back yard garden (tomatos). The bushes will have 60 tomatos on them, then two hours ...
A: Pictures of the damaged tomatoes would be helpful provided that they are taken at high res with good ...
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| raccoons | 1/19/2008 |
Q: two large raccoons live in about two foot wide space between two buildings. They frighten my ...
A: When you say between two buildings do you mean in an alleyway such that the raccoons have not ...
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| raccoons | 1/1/2008 |
Q: How high does a back yard brick wall need to be to keep out raccoons? And would an attachment like ...
A: There is no height that will keep them out. Raccoons can climb bricks. If you are planning to ...
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| information | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I saw a mouse in my house I have two cats as well they couldn't catch it, do the cat's smell or ...
A: As you have discovered, house cats are useless against mouse infestations. The reasons are quite ...
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| Squirells | 12/11/2007 |
Q: There seems to be an endless suppy of gray squirells inmy neighborhood. I continue to catch them and ...
A: It is possible. but it is also possible that your translocation work is illegal. Some states like ...
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| Beavers | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I Live on Lake Weiss, in Center, Alabama USA. Due to drought lake is down much more then usual. ...
A: Sure there is a chance. How likely is unclear. Translocation of wildlife may not be legal in your ...
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| coons and kittens | 11/15/2007 |
Q: We have recently lost 3 kittens, at different times,seemly dissapear over night/ They are 3-4 minths ...
A: I have a number of questions concerning your comments. First, were kittens left outdoors over night? ...
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| Raccoons | 11/2/2007 |
Q: Will raccoons attack a 12# dog or retreat.I live out of town.
A: Typically dogs are the ones that attack raccoons. So on a statistical level, the question should be ...
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| Small holes and bumps in lawn | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I have a few small perfectly round holes about the size of a golf ball, and small "bumps" (way too ...
A: aerating your lawn shouldn't be a problem for the chipmunks. As for the dirt, dirt is frequently ...
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| Small holes and bumps in lawn | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I have a few small perfectly round holes about the size of a golf ball, and small "bumps" (way too ...
A: Never too much information. :) You didn't say if the holes went anywhere? Do they stop? If they ...
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| squirrels eating potting soil? | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Over the past year I have noticed that every time I plant something in Miracle-Grow potting soil, ...
A: Interesting question. Maybe the different smell of the soil or that the item is new attracts them to ...
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| Racoons and squirrels | 10/13/2007 |
Q: We have an elevated deck next to a strip of forested land. In the fall and winter, we are invaded by ...
A: The best advice I can give, in light of your restrictions, is to seal off the cat door. Don't waste ...
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| Mice that tunnel under the snow | 10/12/2007 |
Q: What can I use this winter to stop the mice from eating large areas of grass while insulating ...
A: You need to control your vole population. Visit http://icwdm.org and learn about your options. ...
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| Holes in the field | 10/8/2007 |
Q: WE have regular sized holes appeared in our field/garden. They are about 2" in diameter and look ...
A: Don't know where you live so that affects the possible culprit, But if I had to guess, I would think ...
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| Sounds in my attic at night | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have been hearing sounds in my attic at night for the past week. I live in Georgia, Greater ...
A: As you may have guessed, sound is a poor indicator of the problem's identity. Sound is like pain. It ...
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| Owls | 10/8/2007 |
Q: HELP! We have owls roasting in our trees, their droppings and food regurgitation are making a huge ...
A: Wow. I would love some photos of that. svantassel2@unl.edu I notice you use the plural for owls. ...
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| raccoons | 9/29/2007 |
Q: How do I get rid of or at a distance keep raccoon from my back yard? I saw about 6 small raccoons ...
A: That is a tough order. Keeping free-ranging wildlife out of a back yard, especially one that can ...
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| Squirrels | 9/28/2007 |
Q: How can I stop the squirrels from eating and digging holes on my impatience flower beds.
A: Squirrels and Gardens What not to do!! Don’t bother with those silly ultrasonic devices. There is ...
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| raccoons | 9/28/2007 |
Q: i have a raccoon or raccoons in attic and im going to use poison and i dont want them to die in ...
A: I seriously doubt that poison is even legal in your state for raccoons. So not only would poison be ...
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| squirrels | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A SQUIRREL IN MY HOUSE. I SAW IT TODAY COMING UP MY HALLWAY. NEEDLESS TO SAY IT SCARED THE ...
A: Was the squirrel a gray squirrel? flying squirrel? Once you capture the squirrel, you will need to ...
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| something has burrowed a hole along the base of my home | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I live in Las Vegas, an arid area. While pulling weed from my desert landscape, i noticed a hole ...
A: Tough to be certain without more information such as size of hole. But I would think a ground ...
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| rats | 9/15/2007 |
Q: My backyard is 90% covered with decking, including a hot tub. I have seen numerous rats. Not mice. ...
A: Short answer. NO. There are no repellents for rats that have been proven to work under scientific ...
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| mole/mice problem | 9/3/2007 |
Q: Help! I have a problem with moles or possible mice. The last several mornings I have come down ...
A: Assumptions are dangerous things. Your first task is to determine what the droppings are. I ...
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| Raccoons | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I live in Long Island, NY and have a beautiful lawn. I don't have any pets because I really hate ...
A: You would need to consult your own state's laws, it is impossible for me to keep track of the ...
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| Protecting outside cats and kittens | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I would like to keep a outdoor house for wild cats and kittens for the winter to keep warm,Is there ...
A: The reason why the rabbit was killed by the raccoon was two fold. First, the rabbit isn't as ...
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| Protecting outside cats and kittens | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I would like to keep a outdoor house for wild cats and kittens for the winter to keep warm,Is there ...
A: Short of regularly trapping down the raccoon population, I am not aware of any technique that will ...
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| Raccoons | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I live in Long Island, NY and have a beautiful lawn. I don't have any pets because I really hate ...
A: You may fence your lawn with electric fencing or you can trap drown the raccoon population. It's too ...
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| Racoons | 8/28/2007 |
Q: We recently had a leak on our roof. The roofers told us we have racoons on our roof. My question, ...
A: Raccoons shouldn't be investigating your roof. If they are, they may break into the attic. Raccoons ...
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| voles | 8/11/2007 |
Q: We have lived on our 8 acres in Indiana since 1975 - this year for the first time we have voles ...
A: Garlic is a waste of time. In fact don't waste your time with repellents with voles. Repellents ...
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| Groundhog problem | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I live in London ON near a wooded area and have groundhogs living nearby. They come right to our ...
A: Woodchucks and gardens, The easiest way to protect plants from woodchucks is to fence your ...
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| squirrels!! | 7/28/2007 |
Q: This is my first summer in a new house and we have squirrels! I planted a nice little container ...
A: You are welcome. The short answer is, completely enclose your plants with screening or don't waste ...
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| squirrels!! | 7/28/2007 |
Q: This is my first summer in a new house and we have squirrels! I planted a nice little container ...
A: First, don't think for a minute that urbanization has harmed squirrels. In fact, there are more ...
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| What is digging holes in my gravel driveway? | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I live in Washoe Valley Nevada. After 5 years of living on our 1 acre property we have a new pest. ...
A: My guess would be skunks. Images would help especially distance shots and then close up with a ruler ...
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| Raccoon | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I live in a suburb of Chicago, IL. I have an above ground swimming pool with a deck that surrounds ...
A: With the restrictions you have placed on what I can tell you, you have precious few options. Short ...
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| ground moles | 6/29/2007 |
Q: Stephen, I have spent hours watching an existing mound, waiting for the little critter to start ...
A: Why poison? Trapping is extremely effective and guaranteed to work when done by properly trained ...
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| ground squirells | 6/29/2007 |
Q: Would chili powder sprinkled in the hole in my lawn get rid of it? I am in northwest Iowa. There ...
A: I am glad you asked me first before you tried everything. First, repellents are rarely as effective ...
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| Trapping Moles | 6/28/2007 |
Q: What do you do with a mole after you trap it?
A: Assuming you live in a state where it is legal to trap moles (Massachusetts and Washington are two ...
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| Racoon | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I read your response to remove a raccoon from your yard. My problem is our raccoon is in our ...
A: DON't let your husband start a fire. Don't use ammonia either!! Raccoons in Chimney Step 1. Make ...
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| Squirrels eating dect | 6/26/2007 |
Q: We live in the San Bernardino, CA mountains amidst pine trees and a serious drought. For the first ...
A: Not sure what you meant by a 22 being over the top. Shooting if safe and legal in your area, is an ...
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| Squirrels eating dect | 6/26/2007 |
Q: We live in the San Bernardino, CA mountains amidst pine trees and a serious drought. For the first ...
A: I was quite surprised to learn that California, the regulation capital of the U.S. allows toxicants ...
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| Raccoon's | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I think I have raccoon's killing my domestic ducks. I have tried trapping in a wire cage but the ...
A: The most important trick of the trade is to use the right size trap. Single door trap for raccoon ...
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| garden pests | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I have a nice looking lawn of about 1.6 of an acre in front of my house. No one in the area has ...
A: The short answer is no. You can search high and low, spend lots of money and come up with nothing ...
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| cats in flower beds | 6/14/2007 |
Q: How can I keep my neighbors cats from using my flower beds for toilets? I've tried dried blood ...
A: Here are some tips. There is some repetition just skip to the new sections. I get various requests ...
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| chipmunks | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I live on the Cdn side of Lake Ontario. This has been a banner year for chipmunks in our area. They ...
A: Don't waste your time on repellents. Chipmunks and Yards Spikes in chipmunk populations are often ...
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| Raccoons | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I've heard lots of natural and home remedies to eliminate and to prevent raccoons from invading ...
A: Every time I think I have heard it all, I hear something new about some "alleged" remedy that will ...
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| mole repellent | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I have mole problems. I just happened to see this rodent repellent on the internet, called ...
A: I have heard of it. First, moles are not rodents. Second, how are they to smell the product ...
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| Grey Squirrel diggin activity (Yorkshire) | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Is there any 'safe' substance that can make squirrels not want to Dig holes in your lawn ? Thanks ...
A: The short answer is no. All the options I can suggest to put a stop to it you won't like. They ...
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| MOLES | 6/9/2007 |
Q: Is there a natural way or insects or pests that will get rid of moles or kill moles without me ...
A: I am not sure why you have been spending a lot of money on chemicals and treatments. Spraying for ...
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| Flower pot invaders | 6/7/2007 |
Q: For the past week, we have been filling our front & back porch flower pots with annuals. At night, ...
A: I am not sure what your question is. Do you want the tracks identified? Then send a photo with ...
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| Raccoons | 6/6/2007 |
Q: How do I trap Raccoons that are invading my fenced in yard and tearing up my bird feeders and trees?
A: It is highly unusual for raccoons to be tearing up a tree unless it was rotten and there was food ...
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| squirrels eating my hibiscus leaves | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I keep a number of hibiscus plants on my deck. The squirrels have started eating the leaves. I ...
A: First, cuttings can occur for a variety of reasons, such as nest building, seeking moisture, or ...
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| Quail eating flowers | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I live in Arizona where there are alot of Quail. I planted some small flowers and the Quail are ...
A: Sorry you wasted your time on mothballs, most birds can't smell. Best solution is the fence your ...
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| Chipmunks | 5/26/2007 |
Q: How many babies do they have, and I have caught 1 adult and 3 babies,released in a woods about 1 1/2 ...
A: I am assuming you have eastern chipmunks. If so they have 2-7 young. Difficult to say whether she ...
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| raccoon w/scats | 5/23/2007 |
Q: Ihave coon living in flue with young ones. not sure how many. How long before the young can get out ...
A: If you are certain that you have the female living at your house and that there are no other females ...
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| groundhogs/skunks in central pa | 5/16/2007 |
Q: We have a medium size inground pool. 2 years ago, we had groundhogs that burrowed under the deck ...
A: Sure do. Using stakes is another type of exclusion method. You may find it easier to do than ...
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| groundhogs/skunks in central pa | 5/15/2007 |
Q: We have a medium size inground pool. 2 years ago, we had groundhogs that burrowed under the deck ...
A: Your restriction on humane removal makes it difficult to answer the question as different people ...
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| Squirrels | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I am from Bay City, Michigan and I have a big problem with the neighborhood squirrels tearing up my ...
A: Squirrels tearing up furniture Don't waste your time with silly ultrasonic devices, coyote urine ...
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| squirrles | 5/1/2007 |
Q: For the last two weeks, I have noticed squirrels digging holes in my yard. Right now there is an ...
A: Sounds like they are foraging for old nuts. Spring is hard on squirrels because they have young and ...
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| Birds in our attic | 4/29/2007 |
Q: Today we saw pigeons going into a hole in the side of our house into the attic. We have a very tall ...
A: Finding a Professional However, there are a number of ways for you to obtain a professional. 1. To ...
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| CHIPMUNKS | 4/27/2007 |
Q: For the past three days the chipmunks in our garden have been systematically destroying our ...
A: Did you mean golfball sized holes greater than 1.5 inch diameter or dime sized holes, half inch. ...
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| CHIPMUNKS | 4/25/2007 |
Q: For the past three days the chipmunks in our garden have been systematically destroying our ...
A: I am interested in trying to better understand where people get the idea to use these repellents ...
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| CHIPMUNKS | 4/23/2007 |
Q: For the past three days the chipmunks in our garden have been systematically destroying our ...
A: Unfortunately, there are no "simple" solutions. Please note that chipmunks may be doing the damage, ...
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| holes in my lawn | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I have noticed holes in my back lawn that are about the size of a golf ball and the hole has the ...
A: It's not caused by opossum or raccoon. I am thinking possibly voles or collapsed mole tunnels. I ...
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| Squirrel & Attic & Strobe Light | 4/1/2007 |
Q: Evictor Strobe Light Squirrel and Rat Repeller Do you have knowledge if this strobe light technique ...
A: I am not aware of any peer reviewed research that supports the claims of the manufacturer. THat ...
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| moles in front yard | 3/26/2007 |
Q: We have a lawn service that is supposedly applying a mole control to our lawn. However, we still ...
A: Not sure what you mean by applying mole control. Can you be more specific as to what that actually ...
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| BIRD MAKING HOLE IN STUCCO | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I SEE SPARROW MAKING HOLE IN THE STUCCO ALMOST EVERYDAY. WHAT DO I DO TO DETER THEM FROM DOING THIS
A: Short-term solution is to cover the area with aluminum flashing. Hanging mylar tape may also work ...
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| gecko/lizzards | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I asked you about getting rid of these peasts in the house. Perhaps you remember it. I want to ask ...
A: I do remember it. There is no peer-reviewed evidence that I am aware of that supports the claims of ...
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| racoons | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I am visiting my mother in northern coastal Oregon. There are frequently 2-4 racoons who pass ...
A: Raccoons in Backyard: Sorry but contrary to the sales pitches on the internet there is no way to ...
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| squirells | 1/19/2007 |
Q: we have squirells in our attic..any suggestions? we will try anything
A: Controlling Gray Squirrels What not to do!! Don’t bother with those silly ultrasonic devices. ...
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| mole control | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Please list some mole devices that trap the mole live, rather than "stab" them. Thank you.
A: Not sure why you want to catch them live. Capturing moles alive is very difficult. But you can bury ...
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| Gecko/lzzards in the house | 1/1/2007 |
Q: IHello Mr. Stephen Vantassel ! I am writing to you from India. I think you can help me in getting ...
A: I would think the best way would be doing a thorough inspection of your home and filling every crack ...
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| drilling sound in my attic | 12/16/2006 |
Q: Help me! I continue to hear a drilling sound in my attic; mostly above the master bedroom. I've ...
A: Interesting. When you say, pest control companies do you mean, insect people? Or do you mean, two ...
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| Woodpecker damage (Fall nesting in NJ) | 12/3/2006 |
Q: How do you eliminate a woodpecker from pecking through a stucco finished home and nesting in the ...
A: Not sure what you meant by internet wildlife control, perhaps you meant that he was following ...
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| Getting rid of Beavers | 11/15/2006 |
Q: How can we get rid of Beavers and/or Muskrats? They are damming up our stream and causing to much ...
A: I will answer the beaver question as muskrats don't "dam" streams. Trapping Trapping, if legal in ...
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| grubs & raccoons | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I live in The San Francisco Bay area of Calif. I think I have a grub & Racoon problem. My lawns have ...
A: If you already have wildlife eating the grubs then grub control is a little late as they may ...
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| Droppings? | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I'd love to get a picture for you, but can't at the moment, but to answer your other questions... We ...
A: It is the hollowness that is throwing me off. Animal droppings aren't hollow. So I am suspecting you ...
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| Droppings? | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I live in Wisconsin & have found blackish/slivery, segmental, hollow droppings(?) that are approx ...
A: A photo would help a great deal. Did you mean hollow in the sense like a toilette paper tube is ...
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| Cats in plants | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I have pots outside with flowers in them. How can I stop the problem of stray cats using them as ...
A: Solutions I get various requests for methods to keep cats out of gardens, property etc. I am always ...
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| Squirels | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I have a small walnut tree and there are a few Walnuts on it. But the squirels seem to like them ...
A: If it is a lone tree away from places they can jump from, then wrap the trunk with 24 inches of ...
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| We have moles in the house?? | 10/8/2006 |
Q: What do we do about moles in the house? We have used the green pellets and they eat a box a day! ...
A: First off, you don't have moles. Moles wouldn't eat grain based poisons as they are insectivores not ...
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| nocturnal animal digging holes | 10/6/2006 |
Q: Skunk?! Wow, I hadn't considered that. I have never seen any skunks in the area, and my neighbors ...
A: Skunks don't climb fences but rare is the fence that a skunk can't sqeeze under. They would only ...
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| nocturnal animal digging holes | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I live in the lower Puget Sound area of Washington State. I recently put in raised flower beds. ...
A: Sounds like a skunk that is grubbing. Raccoons can do similar things. There are a couple of things ...
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| voles & moles | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I really don't know if I have a Mole or Vole problem, first of all what is the difference between ...
A: Sounds like a mole to me. See below. Before anything make sure the problem you are complaining of ...
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| chipmonks in garden | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I have a family of chipmonks invading my garden they are eating my plants and tearing up my bird ...
A: You aren't going to like this but your bird feeder is likely the cause of your problem. Remember, ...
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| Ground Squirrels | 9/26/2006 |
Q: These "cute" little buggers are burroughing into my landsacping and have taken up residency. I was ...
A: You will need to be more specific on what kind of ground squirrel you are having trouble with. Is it ...
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| Drilling noise in walls | 9/24/2006 |
Q: Beginning in May, 2006, we noticed a pretty loud drilling-like noise in my son's bedroom (2nd floor ...
A: Well I would not rule out the mechanical cause just yet. My question is who did you hire when you ...
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| Tunnels in my lawn | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I live in Northeast Ohio and just mowed my lawn and found soil quite soft in many spots and have ...
A: You may have two separate problems. You could have moles and voles or chipmunks. Tough call given ...
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| moles | 9/13/2006 |
Q: Yes this is moles and we also have pocket gophers.Looking for an exterminator. Thanks for quick ...
A: We don't have many Canadian firms listed on our site, unfortunately. But you should still visit as ...
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| cat repellents that are safe for children | 9/12/2006 |
Q: Oops, I misdirected this question to a different expert. Sorry 'bout that. Hello Stephen, I saw ...
A: I am not really in favor of any of them. I am not aware of any that really "work" the way people ...
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| mole problem | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me soem advice on how to get rid of moles. We have a problem with ...
A: Getting rid of moles Before anything make sure the problem you are complaining of is moles and not ...
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| Backyard skunk | 8/31/2006 |
Q: I have seen a skunk in my backyard repeatedly.(southern Westchester) How do I go about having it ...
A: Unfortunately, southern westchester doesn't help me as you didn't provide a state. You didnt' ...
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| Rrachelros@Aol.com | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I'm having my first garden party in 25 years and just as I'm planting all my beds discovered 4 FOUR ...
A: I am not sure from your statement but I trust that the trapper was brought in to catch the ...
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| squirrels | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I just moved into a single level corner apt building. When I moved in i noticed a small place in ...
A: I couldn't say for sure one way or another. However, I wouldn't recommend that you wait to find out. ...
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| Pests in my 3rd floor. | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I guess you may be right but the only thing I can think of is maybe the roofer did not put enough ...
A: Ultrasonic devices are awesome at doing one thing, repelling money from your wallet. You didn't say ...
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| Pests in my 3rd floor. | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I have something up in my 3rd floor, I have a staircase going up but I rarely go up there. I have ...
A: Sounds like bat droppings to me. I would seriously question how tight your home is. Animal damage ...
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| something eating my Hosta plants and digging for dew worms in my mulch | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Some kind of animal is digging in the mulch areas in my flower bed and in an area that has no plants ...
A: First, your cats shouldn't be allowed to roam freely outdoors. Cats are a major environmental threat ...
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| cats | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I planted flowers this spring but I couldn`t keep the neighbors cat out of them.Do have any ...
A: Landscape Damage Cats can be a substantial problem for gardeners and those who love wildlife. Cats ...
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| Moles, voles or chipmunks? | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I live in Lafayette, IN and am having a problem with an animal which is burrowing in the yards. I ...
A: The long tunnels that push up the turf are a classic sign of moles. As far as the holes are ...
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| mouse in house | 7/28/2006 |
Q: I've been having a mouse in my house for the past few months that I just cannot seem to catch. I've ...
A: Are you certain it is a mouse? It may be a strange thing to say but shrews can look a lot like mice. ...
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| Pest control (rats) | 7/26/2006 |
Q: We have been bothered by a rat infestation in our house, and would like your advice on the use of ...
A: Ultrasonics, according the research, have the excellent effect of separating good willed people from ...
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| Racoon in the attic | 7/15/2006 |
Q: I have a mother and baby Racoon in my attic. I was able to close off the entry once we heard them ...
A: I am sorry to learn that you made such a decision. You are taking pretty big risk. Female raccoons ...
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| chipkmunks | 7/11/2006 |
Q: We have a problem with chipmunks and squireels chewing the wiring in the engine of our trucks, they ...
A: We would love some photos svantassel2@unl.edu chipmunk control info can be found at ...
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| groundhogs | 7/10/2006 |
Q: we are unable to keep groundhogs from living under our large outdoor shed! what can we set under the ...
A: I am sorry you didn't mention the techniques you have tried so far. The best solution to keep chucks ...
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| Grey Squirrels | 7/9/2006 |
Q: I live in the UK. We are having problems with squirrels at he moment as they are damaging our ...
A: We could have saved you the money for the so called ultrasonic repellent. Most mammals can't even ...
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| Raccoon relationships | 7/8/2006 |
Q: Just one more question. My dog is always asleep when the raccoons wander through so I am not worried ...
A: Whenever pets are outside, they are always at risk. Raccoons, like all wildlife, can harbor ticks ...
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| Moles | 7/7/2006 |
Q: What time do moles commonly work? In other words am or pm and approximately the time.
A: Being that they live underground, I don't think there is a time of day they work. I think the issue ...
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| raccoons | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I despirately need your help! We are big bird watchers here and are very proud of our blue bird ...
A: Well you have asked a number of questions here. let's try to break them down. First, I doubt you ...
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| Problem with a animal digging in yard | 7/6/2006 |
Q: Good Evening Stephen, The problem that I'm having holes are appearing in my front yard. At first ...
A: Without knowing what part of the country you live in that will be difficult. Holes appearing with ...
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| Raccoons | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I am having a raccoon problem. Apparently, they(?) have decided to use a corner where my 2 roofs ...
A: I wish your husband waited and spoke with me prior to removing the raccoon latrine. Handling raccoon ...
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| Modification of Last question | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Just read an old answer you gave about raccoons and cat doors. That does it, I'm staying up tonight ...
A: I am not aware of texas law on paintball guns. I would suggest that given safety considerations and ...
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| Raccoons Again | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Stephen, Raccoons are forcing me to lock my cat door which leads to the laundry room overnight, ...
A: I don't know of an answer on the cat door as one hasn't been manufactured yet, that I know of, that ...
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| racoon bait | 6/5/2006 |
Q: What do I bait racoons with for live trapping in my attic?
A: I assume you mean cage trapping rather than using other live traps such as footholds or species ...
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| Plant Eating Rabbits | 5/26/2006 |
Q: Help! I live in Las Vegas suburbs, and the rabbits are starting their own town. I just had some ...
A: The easiest solution is to fence your garden. Repellents rarely work as well as homeowners would ...
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| What flowers will birds not eat | 5/25/2006 |
Q: I live in the city and birds (primarily blackbirds) have bee eating my flowers (perennials) in my ...
A: Right off I am not aware of any list of blackbird avoided plants, except for potatoes and some other ...
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| pests | 5/22/2006 |
Q: ..we have a garden here; a small one. it was doing fine until some animal figured to make a few ...
A: Your first task is to figure out what is eating it. Bloodmeal may not have had any effect at all as ...
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| squirrels | 5/21/2006 |
Q: I have squirrels living in the rafters of my garage and they go under the soffit area.......how do I ...
A: You have a number of options. To save time, visit ...
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| robin redbreast pest | 4/30/2006 |
Q: I live in southeast Pennsylvania, just outside of Philly. I have at least two robin red breasts (or ...
A: I have not heard of a bird called a robin red breast. Are you meaning, just a plain robin? As robins ...
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| Squirrels | 4/22/2006 |
Q: I am a Journalism student at the University of Arkansas-and am currently in the works of producing a ...
A: Animals require three things to live. Food, water, and shelter/habitat. Squirrel populations ...
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| Pest? Rodent? | 4/21/2006 |
Q: I live in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. I have raised laid stone flower beds about knee ...
A: It sounds to me like you have moles. Moles rarely come to the surface but will push up dirt in a ...
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| moles under lawn | 4/20/2006 |
Q: Can you give me some possible humane way to get rid of the moles that are tearing up our lawn? ...
A: By humane, I guess you are referring to less lethal methods known as repellents. Read below. But I ...
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| raccoon with babies in the attic | 4/11/2006 |
Q: I have been trying for over 2 weeks to get rid of this raccoon in my attic. At first I would go ...
A: From your message, I couldn't tell how long the professionals were involved in your case or what ...
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| birds and small fruits | 3/19/2006 |
Q: I am not 100% sure this in your area; but maybe you can put me in the right direction. I have a ...
A: It sounds like your net weave size is too large and/or the netting too fine. Birds won't get caught ...
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| Pest Damage In a Cemetary | 2/28/2006 |
Q: Mr. Vantassel, I live in the southern part of Iowa - zone 5. This is a very rural area. My ...
A: It sounds to me that the channel damage you are describing is caused by voles. the best way I can ...
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| moles | 2/19/2006 |
Q: i have a problem with moles. they keep appearing all over our field and we've tried all the humane ...
A: Sorry, could have saved you a lot of wasted time using ineffective techniques. The only so called ...
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| Raccoon problem | 2/18/2006 |
Q: I have a small 35 gallon pond in my front yard next to my porch. Every night the neigborhood ...
A: That is a pretty tall order. I get the sense that you won't agree to raccoon population control ...
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| Lawn damage | 1/20/2006 |
Q: I live in Richmond, Virginia. I have a large back yard that backs up to a large wooded area. Last ...
A: Without photos it would be difficult to conclusively id your culprit or culprits. The air holes you ...
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| squirrels problems | 1/11/2006 |
Q: I have some fruit trees: apricot, asian pears, etc. that are feeding the squirrels rather than us. ...
A: Yes, the problem is you plan on eating the fruit which would have been sprayed with pepper. ...
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| squirrels problems | 1/10/2006 |
Q: I have some fruit trees: apricot, asian pears, etc. that are feeding the squirrels rather than us. ...
A: I am not aware of cotton threaded nets. I would be cautious about spraying repellents on the fruit ...
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| cats | 1/2/2006 |
Q: you may not be able to help but i hope you can. our neighbours have 2 cats who have been defecating ...
A: I get various requests for methods to keep cats out of gardens, property etc. I am always looking ...
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| Mole problem | 12/19/2005 |
Q: I have recently had a mole move into my garden and has started to rip up my lawn. I have bought a ...
A: Sorry, but I could have saved you some money regarding the sonic scare. Here is more info below. ...
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| pests | 12/7/2005 |
Q: STEVE,WHAT ARE SOME OPTIONS IN GETTING RID OF THE &%$# MOLES THAT ARE RUINING MY ENTIRE LAWN? ...
A: I don't handle bugs, so you would need to ask elsewhere for that. As for moles, you have several ...
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| Cats ruining garden | 12/4/2005 |
Q: We have two outdoor cats in Baton Rouge, LA. They constantly play in our large front yard garden ...
A: I have enclosed some information for you to consider below. Of course, the best solution is to keep ...
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| Moles | 11/28/2005 |
Q: I live in Dunedin, Fla. (Tampa Bay). We have consistantly had problems with moles. They burrow small ...
A: Getting rid of moles Before anything make sure the problem you are complaining of is moles and not ...
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| wood peckers | 11/28/2005 |
Q: I live in Cupertino, ca next to an Open Space park. Woodpeckers are punching holes in my wood house. ...
A: A permanent solution is to employ option 2 listed below. LAWS concerning woodpeckers Woodpeckers ...
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| Squirrels problem | 10/17/2005 |
Q: I have a problem with squirrels. They are an unwelcome guests to my lawn, fruit tree and flower ...
A: You can try the repellents if you wish. I would caution you regarding any expectations that they ...
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| rid of moles or what? | 10/3/2005 |
Q: I am sure you must have heard about this problem a lot. Our back yard (since last year) and now ...
A: I have written a great deal on controlling moles below. I provide it for your inspection, even ...
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| career | 9/22/2005 |
Q: I live in northern humboldt county, california. We have alot of skunks, raccoons, opossoms and fox ...
A: What a great question. It's nice to get a business question here as they are truly rare. There is ...
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| how do i get rid of mice?
r... | 8/22/2005 |
Q: how do i get rid of mice? r glu traps effective? what about palstering holes? what is the ...
A: That is a lot of questions. You are thorough :) To save myself from carpel tunnel syndrome, may I ...
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| Moles | 6/21/2005 |
Q: I've discovered what appear to be mole holes (some quite larger) in my yard and very close to the ...
A: I seriously doubt that you have moles. Moles don't want to come to the surface. So if holes emerge ...
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| Squirrels & voles | 6/20/2005 |
Q: I am at my wits end. I'm willing to try anything whether it be lethal or not.Please help
A: Unfortunately, you haven't given me much to work with, such as what is the problem. So I will have ...
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| Moles & gophers | 6/12/2005 |
Q: We just moved into a new rural home. It is plagued by underground gophers and moles. I have tried ...
A: I have an informational statement below. If you have moles, you are unfortunately, in the wrong ...
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| nocturnal animals foraging the garbage containers | 6/7/2005 |
Q: i keep garbage and trash in rigid plastic containers, about 36" high, 18" wide. They are closed with ...
A: Trash cans The best method for keeping trash cans from being disturbed is to put them inside a ...
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| animal pest control | 6/7/2005 |
Q: chipmunks are living in our rock wall. I want to get rid of them because they are ruining the wall. ...
A: Chipmunks Probably the best way to control chipmunks is to trap them. Be sure to check state and ...
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| pest damage to the garden | 6/2/2005 |
Q: are there any pests that would dig-up and remove tulip bulbs this time of year in the Scarsdale, NY ...
A: It is certainly possible for an animal to do it. I would think squirrel or other rodent. Raccoons ...
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| something eating my iris | 5/29/2005 |
Q: i have bearded iris in my garden and something has eaten them the down to the bulb over a period of ...
A: I doubt it is squirrels unless the winter has been long and hard in your area. With the little ...
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| Squirrels | 5/17/2005 |
Q: How do you keep squirrels off of bird feeders. I have tried the type of feeder which sends ...
A: Bird Feeders You need to modify your bird feeders so that they don't spill so much food. This can ...
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| Problem with Skunks,Racoons & Ground Hogs | 5/9/2005 |
Q: Most recently had a lawn problem I assume due to grubs which attracts skunks and racoons. I applied ...
A: As for the grub situation, skunks and raccoons may also be eating worms. You should also know that ...
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| Deer Control | 5/8/2005 |
Q: What are your thoughts on preventing deer from eating plants, shrubs, etc. What do you think of odor ...
A: Controlling Deer damage Controlling deer damage to plantings can be a complicated affair depending ...
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| getting started | 5/7/2005 |
Q: I have just recieved my Problem Animal Control Permit from the state of Mass. I want to subscrib to ...
A: Congratulations. Let me suggest a few things for you. first join MAPAC, http://www.mapac.org it ...
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| moles | 4/28/2005 |
Q: planted 9 tomatoe plants--2 days later visible mole mounds--1 plant dead--someone suggested moth ...
A: Getting rid of moles Before anything make sure the problem you are complaining of is moles and not ...
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| deer and hosta plants/ | 4/19/2005 |
Q: I have just planted like 70 hosta plants. my neighbors say that deer like to eat them. Is there any ...
A: Controlling Deer damage Controlling deer damage to plantings can be a complicated affair depending ...
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| Moles and voles | 4/18/2005 |
Q: I am also an expert on AllExperst in Gardening,bulbs,perennial snd garden design. I have a customer ...
A: Walker, Here is my information on moles. However, I think it would be beneficial for you to give me ...
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| ground moles | 4/8/2005 |
Q: how do you get rid of ground moles?
A: Getting rid of moles Before anything make sure the problem you are complaining of is moles and not ...
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| Keeping animals our of the flower beds | 4/8/2005 |
Q: I realize I may be fighting a losing battle, but wanted to know if there was a natural repellant for ...
A: Cats. The real solution to the cat problem is to create legislation that makes it illegal for cats ...
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| Deer | 4/1/2005 |
Q: I live in a large open area and the deer use my small shurbs thats right in the front of my house ...
A: Controlling Deer damage Controlling deer damage to plantings can be a complicated affair depending ...
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| Rabbits | 3/27/2005 |
Q: I have a LOT of rabbits and am wondering what I can plant in a bed for color that they won't want to ...
A: Rabbits The best method of controlling rabbit damage is to simply fence your garden. Cotton tails ...
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| Rabbit Damage | 3/2/2005 |
Q: We have a tremendous problem with rabbits eating all of our flowers and greens as sooon as they ...
A: The easiest way to keep rabbits out of a garden or away from plants is to put a fence them. The ...
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| pests | 1/6/2005 |
Q: Is any way i can keep those pests of my garden? Thanks and Happy New Year
A: Unless you are willing to put your garden into an enclosed green house, the answer is no. You can ...
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| squirrels | 1/5/2005 |
Q: I live in Staunton, VA. We have a major squirrel problem! They dig up stuff like flower bulbs, ...
A: Your problem is a tough one as there is no "quick" solution. Essentially you have three options. ...
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| moles | 1/2/2005 |
Q: happy new year to you- hope you are able to help- I am desperate. we live on ten wooded acres in ...
A: I wish you contacted me earlier. I could have saved you all that useless effort. You will need to ...
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| Birds Trying To Get In The Attic | 11/19/2004 |
Q: Hi Stephen: Sorry, I should have noted that it's a Northern Flicker .. rather commonplace. As for ...
A: We'll knowing its a woodpecker makes a HUGE difference. Unfortunately, you say you can't get to the ...
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| Birds Trying To Get In The Attic | 11/19/2004 |
Q: After moving into our house I discovered two locations where birds had broken through the screen ...
A: Well the first problem is whether the birds you are trying to "shoot" are federally protected. Since ...
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| Keeping squirrels away from bulbs | 10/30/2004 |
Q: I just purchased a large amount of spring bulbs. I want to plant them right away (like the ...
A: Gray Squirrels and Gardens This answer contains more than what you want but you should find it ...
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| moles | 10/28/2004 |
Q: i have not been having any success in eliminating a mole problem in my yard. they dont respond to ...
A: Getting rid of moles Before anything make sure the problem you are complaining of is moles and not ...
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| Rabbits | 10/22/2004 |
Q: Wild rabbits eat our pansies and certain other young plants. Have tried "homebrew" of cayenne ...
A: Rabbits The easiest way to keep rabbits out of a garden or away from plants is to put a fence them. ...
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| moles eating up everything in alabama | 10/19/2004 |
Q: We have over 2 acreas of land and the moles are realy bad in our open field-they have chewed up all ...
A: Getting rid of moles Before anything make sure the problem you are complaining of is moles and not ...
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| Squirrels | 9/30/2004 |
Q: Squirrels are digging holes in my garden pots, digging up newly planted pansies and bulbs and have ...
A: Sorry, short of killing them or paving your yard there is nothing that will "work". What you are ...
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| Rat control | 9/4/2004 |
Q: I had a rat or what looked like to me, a giant grey mouse about 8" long plus the tail trash out my ...
A: Rat proofing a shed requires simply securing the building of any hole larger than 1/4. Be careful ...
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| getting rid of moles and or voles | 8/30/2004 |
Q: Having trouble getting rid of moles (they may be voles)in my lawn and garden. Trap was not ...
A: Your first job is to figure out what you have. The control techniques for both are different. Visit ...
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| Groundhogs, Skunks & Squir. eating me up. | 8/15/2004 |
Q: Anything work to keep Groundhogs and Skunks, etc OUT of my Veg. garden...Eating everything! Not ...
A: If you are not allowed to use fencing then the only other effective method of controlling skunks and ...
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| Sonic Rodent Repeller | 8/3/2004 |
Q: I have a problem with small rodents tunneling through my garden. I believe they are voles. I am ...
A: There is no scientific evidence that I am aware of that ultrasonics work to control wildlife damage. ...
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| Ridding of gophers | 8/2/2004 |
Q: What is preferred method of getting rid of gophers?
A: I would love to tell you. The problem is what animal are you talking about? I am not being funny ...
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| ground squirrels,moles,and gophers | 7/27/2004 |
Q: ground squirrels,moles and gophers:how to get rid of these invaders from our property? thanks, ...
A: You have asked essentially three questions in one. Here is the answer to the mole one as a start. ...
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| Organic produce pest management | 7/26/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you can tell me some different methods for pest management for organic produce, ...
A: I am not an organic gardener expert. But I would think that you can use any control technique that ...
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| lawn damage | 7/21/2004 |
Q: I live in the lower half of Michigan on the east side of the state (lower thumb). My soil is mostly ...
A: sounds like skunks, which are grubbing. To control transient skunks, those just walking through or ...
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| how to get of chipmucks | 7/4/2004 |
Q: I have chipmuncks in my house and garden. How can I get rid of them.They are destorying things in ...
A: The solution is to trap him and euthanize them if such action is legal in your state. Relocation is ...
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| Chipmunks | 6/27/2004 |
Q: How do I rid my garden of chipmunks? They seem to be destroying the root systems of my plants. I ...
A: Chipmunks and Yards: To resolve your chipmunk problem you have essentially two options. First, you ...
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| ground hogs | 6/16/2004 |
Q: My friend's home and garage is being overrun by ground hogs. They have tunnelled under her ...
A: I think she would do well to read my article on "how to hire a professional" at ...
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| mole/squirrels | 6/11/2004 |
Q: stephen, hope you can help ? i have just about a 1/2 acre lot my home sits on. there are a ...
A: Squirrel populations are cyclical unless people have bird feeders etc. Then the populations explode. ...
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| gophers / voles | 6/11/2004 |
Q: I have gophers or voles or something like that that are eating up my new lawn. Over last two years ...
A: I would love to tell you. The problem is what animal are you talking about? I am not being funny ...
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| squirrels | 6/6/2004 |
Q: The squirrels in my yard (lots of them) are eating my gerberer daisies. They take the flower right ...
A: Gray Squirrels and Gardens There could be a variety of reasons why this problem is happening this ...
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| pests eating my petunias | 6/2/2004 |
Q: I have a 4th floor roof -top deck garden with flower boxes and other containers. I have planted a ...
A: Without more information, It would be hard to make a specific species diagnosis. But culprits that I ...
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| rocky racoon | 6/2/2004 |
Q: i have 4 cats and so have a cat door for them to go in and out. now 'rocky' has discovered the cat ...
A: Yes there are diseases you can catch without being bitten. You don't have to be bitten to catch ...
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| rocky racoon | 6/1/2004 |
Q: i have 4 cats and so have a cat door for them to go in and out. now 'rocky' has discovered the cat ...
A: You are quite right. The answer is close the doors. There is no magic in this business despite what ...
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| RABBIT IN GARDEN | 5/26/2004 |
Q: I HAVE A SMALL GARDEN-IN THE CITY- AND HAVE A RABBIT THAT LIKES TO SIT IN IT AND MY BROCCOLI PLANTS ...
A: Rabbits. I don't know if they eat broccoli but I see no reason why not. The easiest way to keep ...
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| Problems with Squirrels | 5/25/2004 |
Q: We have a pear tree in our backyard and every year the squirrels just pick off and eat all of the ...
A: Squirrels in Tree You have a couple of options and none of them are magic bullets. First, trap the ...
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| moles | 5/24/2004 |
Q: Don't the mole's tunnels disrupt and possibly damage the roots of the plants?Is there any non-lethal ...
A: Sure. But they also eat insects and worms. You may want the worms, but I doubt you want grubs. ...
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| moles | 5/24/2004 |
Q: Is there any non-lethal way to persuade moles to leave the garden? Any substance that can be put ...
A: I have given you my more general answer below. But I would ask why moles are a problem in your ...
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| animal question | 5/22/2004 |
Q: I live in West Palm Beach FL. I love to garden. I recently noticed that I have seen big sand ...
A: A hole that large sounds like woodchuck or possibly armadillo. You can check to see if an animal is ...
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| chipmunks | 5/18/2004 |
Q: I have several chipmunks around my yard that tunnel and cause damage. Short of getting a litter of ...
A: Chipmunks and Yards: To resolve your chipmunk problem you have essentially two options. First, you ...
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| neighbors cat defecating in my yard | 5/12/2004 |
Q: My neighbor has many cats. Right now I believe he has four and one of them just had a litter ...
A: Any fecal material would have diseases. As for Massachusetts law you need to contact an attorney. I ...
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| Mole damage to lawn | 5/7/2004 |
Q: I live in the outer Richmond District of San Francisco, one-half block from Golden Gate Park and one ...
A: Getting rid of moles The repellent information is included within my mole control information ...
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| rabbits | 5/2/2004 |
Q: My wife's flower garden is being overrun by rabbits. We live in a residential neighborhood. How ...
A: Rabbits The easiest way to keep rabbits out of a garden or away from plants is to put a fence them. ...
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| Moles | 4/24/2004 |
Q: My lawn is infested with Moles, I believe. They have burrowed under the lawn and leave tunnels above ...
A: Getting rid of moles Before anything make sure the problem you are complaining of is moles and not ...
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| rabbits | 4/23/2004 |
Q: what will stop those rabbits from eating my bulbs and flowers that are just coming up?
A: Rabbits The easiest way to keep rabbits out of a garden or away from plants is to put a fence them. ...
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| Squirrels | 4/21/2004 |
Q: I live in the country and like to bird watch. The squirrels are destroying my feeders and are eating ...
A: Bird Feeders You need to modify your bird feeders so that they don't spill so much food. This can ...
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| Moles | 4/20/2004 |
Q: Is there a natural way to eliminate moles? If un treated, will they ultimately leave an area? My ...
A: Absolutely. Trapping is a natural method of eliminating moles. No poisons. Read below for more ...
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| unknown nocturnal animal digging holes | 4/18/2004 |
Q: I live in a surburban neighborhood in Houston, Texas. I have some unknown nocturnal animal(s) ...
A: I would need more information on the size of the holes and the extent of the damage but likely ...
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| Pheasant eating my flowers | 4/15/2004 |
Q: I am a new gardener, trying to figure out what to do about a pheasant who's been visiting my garden ...
A: I would think netting would be the best method of control. At least until native plants produce ...
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| animal control | 4/13/2004 |
Q: I'm a first time gardener attempting to use 2' raised beds to grow vegetables. I'm also the proud ...
A: Cats and dogs are tough. For dogs I would contact your local health department or animal control. ...
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| pests/animals | 4/3/2004 |
Q: My apple trees were planted last June, they were about 2 -3 ft. I wrapped them up with landscape ...
A: Depending on the height of the gnawing and the depth of your snow, it could have been caused by ...
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| Squirrels | 3/27/2004 |
Q: I planted tulips in my garden. There are squirrels that constantly take the tulip bulbs from under ...
A: I would love to have you e-mail some pictures of the damage mail to admin@wildlifedamagecontrol.com ...
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| Lawn Pests | 3/8/2004 |
Q: I recently moved into a house whose previous owners neglected the lawn, shrubs, and trees. In one ...
A: Getting rid of moles Before anything make sure the problem you are complaining of is moles and not ...
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| Plant destruction | 2/22/2004 |
Q: The bougenvilla is on a trellis. The branches are no more than 1/2" in diameter, most are less. We ...
A: Here are the options as I see it. You could have rats, raccoons, oppossum or squirrels. All of ...
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| Plant destruction | 2/22/2004 |
Q: A few weeks ago we found that our large bougenvilla had been destroyed by some kind of animal as the ...
A: Not enough information to make a diagnosis. You didn't tell me how far off the ground the branches ...
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| Cats | 12/21/2003 |
Q: This may seem a ridicolous one to you. I am living in a neighbourhood with a lot of cats. My home ...
A: Cats and dogs are tough. For dogs I would contact your local health department or animal control. ...
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| Repelling dogs | 12/19/2003 |
Q: I would like suggestions on plants/herbs or whatever to plant among the English Ivy (?)covering the ...
A: Cats and dogs are tough. For dogs I would contact your local health department or animal control. ...
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