Get Rid of Chipmunks - The Final Solution
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Chipmunk Control Methods
They wanted swift and permanent eradication of this pest that was undermining their deck or steps, eating their tomatoes and strawberries and getting into their attics and walls. They wanted to kill the chipmunks.
Since I had researched the topic so thoroughly when I created the first page, I learned quite a bit about how to kill chipmunks. For those of you who have made pets of your chipmunks, please cover your eyes or go enjoy my page of Fun Facts about Chipmunks. This page is for desperate people who feel a rodent, albeit a cute rodent, is destroying their property and making them miserable.
(photo: chipmunk hole by Virginia Allain)
Contents at a Glance
Damages from Chipmunk Infestation
- 1One man had problems with the chipmunks undermining his 100 year old stone walls. He estimates that it will cost almost $10,000 to have the wall replaced.
- 2One fellow had trouble with two chipmunks getting into his furnace pipes where they died, causing blockage and a smell.
- 3I'm not sure what a wiring harness in a truck is, but one person had troubles with chipmunks chewing through that.
- 4In New England, the chipmunk can ruin the tubing used in maple syrup operations.
- 5Flower bulbs dug up and nibbled on. Chipmunks are notorious for this.
- 6If there are lots of chipmunks around, check patios, stairs, retention walls and any foundations for damage caused by the chipmunk burrowing under these.
More about Chipmunks
The Rat Zapper Works for Chipmunks
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I talked to someone today (July 9, 2011) who said this works great for them to kill chipmunks.
Agrizap RZUIR1 Rat Zapper Ultra
You don't have to worry about putting out poisons that kids or pets might get into. Just use this Zapper to quickly decimate the chipmunk population that is causing the problems.
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Accessories and Variations on the Rat Zapper
Havahart Chipmunk Trap
Alternately if you want to be absolutely sure the chipmunk won't return, submerge the whole trap in a container of water.
Using a Havahart chipmunk trap, we removed nine chipmunks from your yard and garden last summer. They readily enter the trap if you spread peanut butter on the center lever. When they nibble on the peanut butter, it triggers the door(s) to snap shut.
Havahart 0745 Live Animal Professional Style One-Door Chimpunk, Squirrel, Rat, and Weasel Trap
Amazon Price: $21.74 (as of 06/01/2012)
I've tested this one and the two-door one and like this one the best. Spread some peanut butter on the trigger lever.
It's best to set it during the daytime hours when chipmunks are active. If you leave it set all night, you might catch a small skunk like we did once.
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Snap Trap for Rats or Chipmunks
Read the reviews on Amazon
Motomco Tomcat Rat Snap Trap 33525
Be sure to put this where a larger animal (raccoon, cat or kid) won't get a foot into it. It works by snapping down on the rat or chipmunks head and neck, usually killing it right away.
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Chipmunk Trap Using a Bucket
You'll need a bucket, some water, a board, and sunflower seeds.
Rodent Bait May Not Kill Chipmunks
Here's why it isn't recommended for chipmunks
What Chipmunk Solution Do You Need?
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No Permanent Solution
Once you clear away all the current chipmunks, it is likely that new ones will move in from adjacent territories. Continue use of the traps for this.
Fox Urine Can Keep New Chipmunks from Moving in
Cats for Ridding a Yard of Chipmunks
What Kinds of Problems Are You Having with Chipmunks?
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Apr 4, 2012 @ 11:30 am | delete
- We have a chipmunk in the furnace vents. We haven't been able to get it out!
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JaguarJulie Mar 17, 2012 @ 10:19 am | delete
- I don't think it's chipmunks, but moles! They are tunneling all through my backyard and I don't know what to do about them. Drat.
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paperfacets Aug 2, 2011 @ 9:56 pm | delete
- We have the not so cute rat. The rat Zapper may be what we will need.
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This Is a Popular Product for Getting Rid of Chipmunks
Shake Away 3004503 Small Animal Repellent - Fox Urine Granules, 3 lbs.
Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 06/01/2012)
Bait for Catching Chipmunks
Squirrel & Chipmunk Trapping Bait
Amazon Price: $4.38 (as of 06/02/2012)
A Rat Trap (Check the reviews on Amazon to see how it works for chipmunks)
Nooski Rat Trap, New Design Reusable Ring Trap, Safer, Cleaner, Easier
Amazon Price: (as of 06/01/2012)
