MOCraig said:
H170, everything I've read says poison doesn't work for these things. The won't take it for whatever reason. I'm supposed to live trap them.
What do you suppose they taste like?
First of all, I have a new avatar for you:
If you`re ready to get serious, then try this:
Although traditional rodenticides will
not work, there is a formulation that can be created
for this purpose. Although this process will work, you
must be careful when using it. Because the formulation
is so attractive, non-target animals such as pets
may eat some. This would lead to them getting sick
and possibly dying if they were to eat enough.
Because of this inherent risk, U-Spray does not
recommend this approach. However, the overwhelming demand
for a bait which could be used for their control
lead to this new usage for an old product. LIQUID POISON is
a liquid rodenticide which is usually mixed with water.
It is then placed out and will kill mice or rats if they
drink it. Liquid poison is not easy to use and results vary so
the product has never been able to develop to it's full
potential. However, it can be used quite successfully for
chipmunks. The secret is mixing it with something they
can't resist. Although you may try mixing it with bird
seed, it is very likely the local chipmunks will simply
hoard your bait placements. If you want them to consume
the product quickly, mix the Liquid Poison with
TRAPPERS CHOICE PECAN PASTE. This paste is rich with
nuts, oils and sugars. Chipmunks can not resist eating
it immediately. Mix one pouch of Liquid Poison with a
jar of Pecan Paste and then place the bait in a
plastic ziplock sandwich bag. Put the bag down their
burrows where they will quickly find it. One placement
will can kill 2-4 chipmunks. You must be careful that
non-target animals like dogs are not able to dig it up.
This mixture will make them sick and could lead to their
death. The same applies to opossum and raccoons. These
animals will dig for a good meal and any in your yard
may try to get to your bait placements. Repeat
placements as needed for ongoing control. Chipmunks will
not hoard this formulation because it is succulent and fresh.
They know it will go bad so they must eat it immediately.
This insures quick control and results. Expect animals
that eat it to die within a week.
I think chipmunks taste like the backstraps from a two week old buck fawn. It takes a helluva bunch of them to make a meal though.
