Nov 12, 2006 #3 xeon New Member 15 0 If you put a lot of it down, your Ph will rise off the charts. It's a thin, water-based borax recipe. Mix 50% white vinegar with 50% water in a spray bottle and spray it around the areas where you have seen roaches. No kids or pets to get in the way here, Im on 5 acres in a very rural area where everyone has large lots and PC doesnt work in this town. This is taken 5 days on and 2 days off. Useful Tips To Make Your Everyday Life Just A Bit Better. Grr! Add the water and mix again until you get a thick paste-like consistency. Use either borax or boric acid to make the baits. Did you find anything that works? Finding organic ways to repel these small animals without harming them is just one way to live harmoniously with nature. ( I have my buckets ready just in case I see one). This is a very effective and cheap method.. We are trying the bucket method tonightwe tried the rat posionthey just ate the peanut butter around itwe spent 100 buck s on 3 cagesdidnt catch a single chipmunk.. the sunflower bucket method is VERY effectivegot 17 in a 24 hour period. Our cat is named for Martha Washington so we named the first chipmunk Cornwallis as a joke. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that buckets filled with water or other liquids, especially the large five-gallon size, present a drowning hazard to small children. Exclusion may keep the number of chipmunks down. Can you rent terriers? Unfortunately for him. Good question, no idea if they coukd jump out. rodent bait is not tasty and chipmunks may hoard these bait placements for some later date; rodent bait is not formulated for chipmunks and a bed taste may stop these critters from eating it. Smokers 5. Lethal traps are one of several ways to kill chipmunks. What a joy I had reading through all the comments! I can not deal with dead critters floating in a bucket, that will be my last resort. Some products that use this repellent include Ziram and Daconil. Now I put out cheap rat traps baited with peanut butter. It also fried the blower motor on the furnace. Boric acid is available in tablet, liquid . Chipmunks potentially carry fleas, which in turn transmit viruses like Lymes disease. It keeps them from flipping the box and if needed gives you something to dispatch the little buggers. Place oil along the inside walls of the bucket to make it even more difficult for the animal to escape. However, there are no poisons specifically made for killing chipmunks. I usually get 2 a day by 530am before I leave for work, then put the traps away until the next morning. Wish me luck. You probably wont even find the carcass. Find the burrows, which are about 1.5 inches wide, and really deep (you cant see the bottom). Any larger and the chipmunks either get caught in the gaps or easily slip through to your garden. Bought some reusable rat traps but havent set them yet. Im not sure this is cost effective considering the cost of dry ice. To make the spray, thoroughly mix 2 tbsp each of borax powder and sugar with 1 tbsp honey and 1 cup boiling water, then add to a spray bottle. The reason I didnt have it was because there used to be a snake that ate the chipmunks. another good way is to use the live trap cage, when you catch one, leave the varmint in the trap and let them die by dehydration. Likewise, if the creatures enter your home, it sparks any number of health concerns. They also work when trying to expel these tiny creatures from attics and cellars by placing them at known entry points. Borax can kill pests, though it is not nearly as effective as boric acid. Nothing worked. One recipe calls for Lysol, which pushes the chipmunks away with its smell, and Epsom salts that nourish the soil. During two days I heard to chipmunk trying to climb through the gutter, but he cant. Chipmunks are often seen with large cheeks filled with food. You will probably need more than just one or two bottles. Shoot the squirrels that go near the Pool of Death! How long will it take to kill chipmunks? Borax can be used alone to kill roaches. Use a sponge dipped in the paste to gently scrub the stain. Two or three rat poison pellets per cookie with lots of peanut butter covering. As ground-dwelling creatures, chipmunks burrow for shelter. However, in some other states like North Carolina people must get a permit for killing these rodents. We had a lot under our front porch which has sink hole in it. They dig holes, destroy landscaping and make burrows. I just found the cheapest best remedy. Either boric acid or borax powder can be used as an insecticide. The squirrels kept knocking down the ramp to the bucket, so we dug a hole and put the bucket in the ground until the lip of the bucket was aligned with the surface of the ground. Dont like killing them but they come in hordes and do lot of damage. Its very convenient, I chase the chipmunk, it enters into the pipe, and I roll the stone (its a 12 diameter, 2 thick round concrete stone used in gardens as walking step). I use feed corn. It is found in large quantities in the Western . Rinse the area with warm water. National Center for Biotechnology Information. How do I know how many I have? Spray the area surrounding your plants, but do not spray them directly. Ive tried everything. A .22 rifle and some hollow points seems to work pretty well. The result is usually a new brood of two to seven chipmunks sometime between April and July. Help!!!!!! This will work by capturing chipmunk, snapping down on its head, usually killing it. Done w them. Some neighbors feed them! put them around the house or inside where you have seen them ? Borax is also used as an eco-cleaning powder for the bathroom. Even tiny little footprints might remain in their wake, with four fingers on the front paws and five on the back. Don't forget. Kill them in abucket, trap them or shoot them!! Whatever finally works. now I cant sleep the Chipmunks have invaded my attic they made holes near my foundation in the mulch all summer I hear them scratching and rolling acorns up there please help with a suggestion to get them out of my attic. According to the Concise Chinese Materia Medica, borax is a remedy to be used as a topical treatment for certain health problems like sores on the tongue or mouth, as well as swelling of the throat. The most common signals of chipmunks are holes peppered throughout your lawn.Other indications of these animals overtaking your property include slight structural damage to patios or problems around the homes foundation. With Borax poisoning, the vomit and diarrhea will end up being green-blue color and blood is often found within it. Cover the cloth with soil. One way to keep these pesky creatures out of your garden is by adding fragrances they cant stand. RIP. [15] : p.316 If I trap them, what can I use to euthanize them? Using several traps I collected the whole family (over 26) within a week or so. The holes are growing so big that when I was mowing the lawn, I almost twisted my ankle stepping in one of them. Dip a sponge or soft cloth into the mixture while wearing rubber gloves. My attic is not accessible so I cannot just go up there and place traps throughout the attic. I used mouse poison, killed 4 just the other day. poison is dangerous because birds of prey will eat the dead chipmunk and take it to their young. Kill them by traps, drowning or shooting them. I know it works on mice and rats. So far we catch about 5 a day between the two buckets. It has been very successful for me, although it breaks my heart to do it, however they are really doing so much damage around my foundation and garden. Poisoned bait and lure traps are popular. Below is a list of some of the different types of chipmunks you may encounter. You need to trick them into think the water is not there, also I change the seed and water after a day or two even if I catch nothing. Take care when planting flowers like foxglove, if you have pets, small children, or other animals that wander into your yard. Make a peanut butter cookie and lace it with rat poison. A great way to do this requires changing up the specimens in your garden, at least to some extent. Borax has become popular as a shampoo alternative. Interior, as well as exterior damage of your property, can be done when these little critters are in large numbers. Use these same scents and others as the best way to keep cats out of your yard, too. Spray the thiram over plant bulbs, their stems, and bark. In my state it is not legal to re-locate wildlife without a permit. Killing Chipmunks with Water Traps Another way to kill chipmunks or kill ground moles in the garden is to make a DIY rodent trap. The Chipmunks are under my deck and shed in the back yard. One chewed through my Honda Accord plastic gas tank and 3 months later one got my wifes anti lock brake wiring on the rear tire. Naturally, Ill be watching. One of the simplest ways to deter chipmunks is by setting up a barrier to keep them out. I am a push over for those little critters. Apparently they can jump in and get out. Knowing how to get rid of chipmunks becomes necessary for keeping your plants happy and healthy. I used a 5 gallon bucket.. filled it with water leaving approx. I put Peanut Butter on the trap to hold the sunflower seeds in place. However, identifying whether these garden issues stem from chipmunks or another creature increases your success rate. Slowly herd the chipmunk towards an exit. Place these traps near the entrance of chipmunk burrows with bait that entices them into the cage. I have got a 5th one in the pipe. I keep my dog away by building little teepees out of miscellaneous wood or stashing them where she cant quite reach. Take either tracking powder or powder form traditional rat poison, mix it in with peanut butter (it helps to liquify the peanut butter by heating it) and place dabs of this deadly brew into the tighter areas in bushes or rocks where the rodents scurry. BOBs method is by far the best. To say nothing of germs and bad things getting into the cars inside ventilation. I use live traps and then shoot them with a pellet gun. That said, I need to put some type of poison up there that they will ingest. Caught 11 with these. Finally, dont bait the trigger with peanut butter and oatmeal as suggested on other sites. The most effective chipmunk repellents will use any of the following ingredients: hot cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic, apple cider vinegar, citrus essential oils, peppermint, Epsom salt, coffee grounds, or baby powder. They just threw the moth balls out of the holes. Rats, chipmunks, mice, and other rodents are captives for sweet substances. I began to just chase away one of them, running after it until the chipmunk entered into a 3 feet long pipe placed on the ground to divert the water from the gutter. After about 40 ? This cluster of logs, as well as old stumps, is the perfect shelter for chipmunks to burrow under, even more so as they prepare for long winter hibernation. The plants will sprout through the mesh grid, but the bulbs will be protected. If I had to guess, its probably about a cup of seeds, but it will depend upon the size of your bucket. If you have a couple that will work, when you have dozens to kill that would take forever. The other chipmunks just dug again and evicted it out! Mechanisms of Action As an insecticide, boric acid is highly effective as a poison for established colonies of insects. Using harsh chemicals and snap traps are far from appealing. I use final bloc its the strongest rat poison out. They love the cozy insulation up there. Dont be sentimental, kill them if you canits your territory or theirs. I want a poison I can drop down their holes that theyll eat. Used a white bucket last year with some success (6 7 killed). . Claiming to have more strength than a barnyard cat, these all-weather bait chunks are a great way to attract and kill rodents of all kind, even chipmunks. Im 0-6, My season sucks! My immediate neighbors dont have any pets. Chipmunks breed in early spring and sometimes during the summer or early in the fall. I just cant get myself to do it. Well Cornwallis and his invasion fleet are gonna be laughing from the other side of their faces when we set up the buckets of doom. Borax is a naturally occurring mineral known as sodium tetraborate. The traps would be nice if you could move around up there. Chipmunks will find them, all of them (greedy) and take them home to their borrow and family. REALLY BAD SMELL and it lasts for a couple of months! Now we have a very bad problem with these varmints and structures are being damaged all over. You can share our article with your friends! Other chipmunk repellent suggestions include castor oil, predator urine, and ammonium soap. Well, Im 54 over that already on about 1/2 acre. You can buy such great chipmunk control products as: If chipmunks cause serious damage to your house making you crazy, you can consider chipmunk extermination methods. Many of us imagine chipmunks as adorable little creatures with overflowing cheek pouches and big black eyes. I eradicated the chipmunk population around my house last year using the ever popular chipmunk pool, accumulating a body count of 36 which a pair of red tail hawks enjoyed along w/ the occasional squirrels. This is a very dangerous substance that is used for killing pests. Today, modern ingredients have mostly replaced borax in cleansers and cosmetics. The best way to keep these pests out of your yard is to use a wire mesh fence. I am told that is what an exterminator would do in a inaccessible spot. I blocked the pipe with a heavy stone and waited. If all you want is the dried skin, let the borax stay on until the skin is dry and then shake the excess off. Rat traps baited with peanut butter work well on chipmunks. If populations increase to the point of destroying property, then calling for help from a professional is likely your only option. Capturing these little guys is sometimes the only resolution for getting rid of them. I may try that next. All these tips work wonderfully when you know for sure you have a chipmunk problem. If you click a link on this page and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. infertility . Deer come in and every single seed with the bucket method. Here is the final answer to the chipmunk problem. Filled the hole with cold patch and tamped it down with a 2 x 4 and an 8# hammer. Place 1/4-inch mesh hardware cloth as fencing around gardens and flowers. Making your very own chipmunk and rat trap is simpler than you think and requires supplies you may already have on hand. Also use a pellet gun. Is there an effective poison for chipmunk elimination Most frustrated homeowners try to find some effective poison that will help them to kill chipmunks. As a bonus, ammonia is also what keeps snakes away from your home. I do however have a bunch of squirrels so maybe I can kill two birds(invasive rodents) with one stone (fatal dose of chocolate). The last thing anyone wants after spending countless hours cultivating the perfect garden is to have it ripped apart and strewn across the ground. Poison is always a concern as they do not discriminate against any critter that consumes it. I just dont think I can look at, let alone dispose of a bucket full of chipmunks. Apply the solution to areas where chipmunks frequent, spraying once every two weeks to keep them away for good. When it comes to rat poisons they are not effective. Good luck! I come back and they are sprung with the peanut butter gone. I just want to know is there a poison I can buy to get rid of them. This is a great bait for trapping them in the wintertime when fruits aren't as plentiful. Because of its low toxicity, it is commonly used as in fungicidal, herbicidal and insecticidal household products. Just as mothballs keep away unwanted insects, the strong scent of naphthalene, a primary ingredient in mothballs, drives away chipmunks. Drowning or suffocation using a garbage bag are options. Regular fences along the perimeter of your property do little to dissuade chipmunks since they quickly burrow beneath the earth to invade your lawn. They are running all around the place. Prop up a ramp with seeds leading to the top and wait and see. These small rodents require their olfactory senses to scope out the area for predators to ensure their safety before scavenging for food. Check the trap periodically to release the animal as quickly as possible. Poison is even less effective with chipmunks than it is for rats and mice, and this is because the animal is well known for storing food. They have eaten my squash plants, flowers, to say nothing of the many, many holes in my yard. You mentioned pets a couple times but not people. Poison does not work when dealing with chipmunks. U need to put chicken wires/mesh on the buckets opening. You're done at that point. Yes they are cute but you cant possible kill them all, so I think I will try the bucket method and just not look when I have to throw the little things out. However, check with local laws in your areas about relocating them, since every state has different restrictions. Borax powder can either be used directly or boric acid can be extracted from it and used as a more powerful insecticide. Borax is a natural mineral that can be mined from the ground or collected from evaporating deposits. THe sink how just keeps coming back. Second line of defense: snap traps. You would have to use a large enough piece (how big ???) put the hose end in the holes and the carbon monoxide kills them. Then put a lid on and release them elsewhere? They now know me, each time I go out, they run like hell. Borax is a mineral that is available naturally - it is a different formulation involving Boron, Hydrogen and Oxygen. They obviously float and they spread out when you put them in the water. Use the bucket method, they drown. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros, This guide will help any gardener get started on growing the freshest warm-season veggies and berries for summer, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Outdoor Lighting & Audio/Visual Specialists, I want to get a few bare root fruit trees, Growing Mangoes in northern California - My Mango Tree in Zone 10A, For in-ground fig, in a 60 gallon hole, should I line the hole with an. Plant the bulbs as directed and place discarded bedding from rabbits . Standard dose = 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of concentrate. Storing them in a plastic sealable bin is even better, as doing so keeps them dry. Chipmunks are also attracted to seeds and nuts. Its probably a squirrel in your Attic. They are destroying my yard And now living in my roof n under deck. Place fresh coffee grounds together with plant bulbs to keep squirrels from digging up potted bulbs. Caught 3 more that day in the trap but nothing since then. They will eat flower bulbs and seeds and leave nutshells behind. Common Species of Chipmunks Borax is a white mineral powder that's commonly used for home cleaning and laundry. Just know that each situation has various factors that can affect the method you choose. as illegal to relocate critters in Madison county and many other counties. Note: be careful about your pets. Chemical warfare: poison. Pour some in your hand and throw them out across your garden, under your house or wherever these pesky little mammals have been seen it has solved my chipmunk issues and in just one day!!!! You should be able to find it as a tablet, liquid, or powder or in a trap. If I trap a bunch wont that also create open territory for new chipmunks to come in and occupy what was occupied before I took the population out? The antifreeze's smell can lure them, and it depends on how you deal with the antifreeze. Also Im going to soak some sunflower seeds and dried corn kernels in antifreeze and drop it down their tunnels. Dont forget to swap these out and clean up old towels every few days, though. Borax cristals will grow on it. Thanks so much for the (often humorous) information here that helped us reclaim our property. Update Now at 103. Ive watched 2 just jump right in. Could you just get a big bucket with no water, and catch them that way? ! Im gonna try the bucket next. As for the damage I guess I would contact a foundation expert, maybe they can use mud jacking to repair the damage. Listen up folks . If planting vegetation chipmunks hate doesnt do the trick, then trying another sensory technique might help. I dont even had to chase it. Problem is, they were so cute, I started feeding them.My neighbors do the bucket device, and they say, best ever. This is the same reason they invade attics and walls. Not only they will establish places to eat but also areas to urinate and sleep. Put traps wherever youve seen one sitting, walking or running. No luck this yr. Mash any clumps of powdered borax to dissolve them. The mineral has been used for centuries as a flux for soldering. In North America, there are approximately 25 different species of chipmunks. Ive told that grits will kill chipmunks. Then I just watch her carefully when shes near them. The PC freaks have scared the poison companies from producing an effective poison for chipmunks and squirrels but there are several that work. ! Trapping. Check these often to ensure the trapped animal is released back into the wild in a timely fashion. Regular fences along the perimeter of your property do little to dissuade chipmunks since they quickly burrow beneath the earth to invade your lawn. Chemically it is all the same, it is a naturally occurring mineral commonly mined from dried salt lakes. When you put out the poison, the rodents can tell its bad and can communicate to fellow rodents that its bad and dont eat it. Several factors contribute to their loathing of individual plants over another, with taste, smell, and toxicity is the most prominent. Another potential source of nutrients for chipmunks comes from bird feeders. Make a paste of one cup borax and one-fourth cup lemon juice or distilled white vinegar in a small bowl. which is crazy because they will just about anything. Mice smell it and then crawl out and when they try to lean over to get peanut butter they immediately fall in and get drowned !!! If you have pet rodents in your house, or other pets, stay away from the antifreeze: this will poison them, too. 12 gone in 3 days.. Big tom cat died and now I have a chipmunk explosion. Im going for the bucket method. a length of PVC pipe (2 should do) leading from the tailpipe to the live trap will do. But, occasionally you only get him by a leg. I read in the Boston Globe, the city of Boston is using Dry Ice to kill rats. Walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, almonds, pecans, peanuts, and sunflower seeds are all great options for this bait. I saw it crossing the yard, I went out of the house and it went inside the pipe to hide, emitting a loud chip sound. There are a large variety of ants that will turn to our sweet liquid ant bait. The first chipmunk would eat them all anyway and drown in a full stomach.. Cotton balls. Im married to a USN Vet, you think Id know better than to read something yall post while drinking anything. 35 last year with 2 buckets and Im already at 30 this year, early in the season! Your dog might end up with muscle weakness, lack of coordination, a rash, discoloration of the skin, and also excessive drooling. Borax is a popular and safe remedy for pest control. Prevent chipmunks from digging up flower bulbs by planting the bulbs beneath a layer of 1/4-inch hardware cloth or in bulb cages. Also the walk a plank trap on a water bucket doesnt work at all. That big orange cat that was hanging around may have helped a bit. that bucket approach is useless with squirrels around. They are running all over the area around our house. Use as essential Mineral: Firstly dissolve a lightly rounded teaspoonful (5-6 grams) of borax in 1 litre of good quality water. Enough is enough. Ive only gotten 1 this year so far with my white bucket and sunflower seeds. Privacy Policy GDPR Medical Disclaimer DMCA. Wipe down countertops, the refrigerator door and handle, other appliances, and even the sides of the toaster with the borax solution. Once you have experienced chipmunk infestation, you may realize that these furry rodents are not as cute as you thought they were. 1 and a half tablespoons of plain sugar. There is a thing on Amazon you can buy that hooks to your exhaust pipe on your car and then to your hose pipe. The main forms of borax are anhydrous and decahydrate salt and sometimes pentahydrate salt. It also works as a skunk repellent and a way to keep other unwanted critters away. I also have a racoon who eats the seeds out of the bucket. I recommend using raw nuts (instead of roasted), which are more attractive to . These critters are incredibly destructive they have burrowed up through my garage floor in three places and, over time, have collapsed the garage floor in several places. First line of defense: the bucket of doom. Will these products harm birds or keep them from coming to their feeders? One option is to grow some of the plants that chipmunks despise in the same garden as your ornamental flowers. No spam! My question is, once they are here will I be constantly trapping? So far it worked. How often do you apply to area(s). Strain and add 1 tablespoon (15 mL.) You have a great house, but unfortunately, there are a lot of slippery nasty things snakes. the musty smell on your towels). These ingredients also help repel rodents and other pests too. Should I simple take some rat poisons and coat them with peanut butter or is there one they will eat out of the box (so to speak)? There are states in which you can kill chipmunks causing the damage to your property without special permission. The refined chemical that arises from the processing of borax is boric acid (H3BO3). This is the most practical control method to eliminate chipmunks. Make Slime Great 4 Cleaning. I put a trap out when a critter is spotted and often have success within 5 minutes. Boy, did I ever get a real problem started. I have about 50everywhere. The only other furry animal that carries Lyme Disease are CHIPMUNKS. You must get them all at once. I have not seen even a glance of one pesky little critter after posting my Downy eviction notice. They do NOT learn from each others deaths so no need to move them. So far, only 1 eliminated. However, these rodents do severe damage to our lawns and gardens, even more so when in large numbers and left unchecked. Now the others dont try to hide themselves in the pipe. I have the same problem with the squirrels eating all of the bait. Dry ice is just frozen carbon dioxide (CO2) so as it warms up and becomes a gas it would displace the air in the burrows and they would die. Although Borax and boric acid is a more natural pest control than the sprays available through your local pest control source, or at the grocery store, it is not non-toxic by any means. Chipmunks are very active in the fall. Whenever you go by and happen to see a chipmunk, open the window and take a shot. I could hear them screaming as they were being smothered & crushed. Snakes dont like the odor either and tend to shy away from areas scented with ammonia. Did you come up with a poison to take care of the chipmonks? The hardest part is cutting up the gum! Some folks express reluctance to kill these little critters. I wish that there was a sure fire method to killing them. Boric Acid vs. Borax. The best way to keep these pests out of your yard is to use a wire mesh fence. The mesh or hardware cloth you select must have no more than inch in between the spaces. I mean, I get your point, but there has to be some parenting. With over 500 different applications, borax is in wide use. Borax (sodium tetraborate hexahydrate or sodium borate) is a naturally-occurring mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen and water. Ive been trapping them in a Have-A-Heart trap and then taking them up the road about 1/2 mile to an old cemetery and release them there. Is your garden ready for spring is the real question. Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, a hot and spicy ingredient that chipmunks hate to smell and taste. I would use the bucket method as many as you can, I usually have 4 or 5 out at a time. I took it the third day, sleeping in the middle of the pipe. By leaving out towels soaked in ammonia, this frightens the creature into thinking there is a predator nearby and tells him to run while he still can. I put the third one in one of their burrow for a surprise, then filled the hole. I have also got 2 birds, collateral damage, I feel like I am making progress! While what the article says is very true about the conventional use of rat poison, I have found its possible to eradicate armies of the pests if you mix the poison with peanut butter. How to Use it. If the chipmunk climbs the blanket, gently roll it up and remove it to the outdoors. Most frustrated homeowners try to find some effective poison that will help them to kill chipmunks. Make Slime Great 4 Cleaning. DID I WAIT TOO LING?? The question is does it actually work?For A List Of My Top M. 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