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Do poisoned peanuts, windmills, etc. sold to kill or repel moles really work?

Killing moles with poisoned peanuts or repelling them with windmills or certain chemical products are among the least effective means of controlling moles. Moles don’t eat vegetable matter, so there is...

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How do I stop squirrels from cutting my branches?

First, cuttings can occur for a variety of reasons, such as nest building, seeking moisture, or seeking food. If you have a bird feeder and have removed it, squirrels may be overpopulated and seeking...

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Is there a humane way to discourage pocket gophers from setting up residence...

Less-lethal Ways to Control Pocket Gophers Mounds of the Plains pocket gopher. Photo by Dallas Virchow. Only three options exist for keeping pocket gophers out of your property without using traps or...

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How to get rid of a hawk in my neighbors tree. It makes a mess with bird...

Unfortunately, the solutions to your problem are not simple. We would suggest the following: Hawks are a federally (and often state) protected species. Utmost caution must be used to prevent harming...

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How can I euthanize mice that are found still alive in a mouse trap?

You didn’t mention the type of trap you are using. I assume it is a standard snap trap, and if the mouse is alive, then it has probably been caught between the shoulders and the hips. You can reduce the …

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How are bats beneficial?

While they won’t make your backyard insect free, bats do consume vast amounts of insects such as mosquitoes and crop damaging insects each night. Not only that but many bats that feed on nectar and...

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What should I do if I notice a bat flying around my bedroom?

1. Determine if anyone may have been bitten. Don’t assume that just because you can’t see a bite mark that you weren’t bitten. The new protocol says to assume you were bitten unless proven otherwise....

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How do I get rid of an armadillo living under a deck, shed, or home?

There are no successful repellents, toxicants, or fumigants registered for armadillos. The use of insecticides to reduce food sources also has not been proven to stop armadillo digging. A fence slanted...

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Opossums are tearing up my lawn, presumably looking for grubs or insects....

Your yard may be the perfect habitat for an opossum. If so, you shouldn’t expect it to leave and go to a site with poorer habitat. In this case, you have the following options. Before anything though,...

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Do chipmunks get inside walls and chew wires etc.?

Yes, they can do this, but other species can do it as well. I suspect you are either trying to determine what is chewing on your wires, or you are trying to prevent chipmunks in the walls from chewing...

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How do I keep squirrels out of my attic?

Squirrels gain access to your attic through gaps in the eaves or fascia boards of your home. Once inside, they may give birth or continue to access other parts of the home in search of food. The best...

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How do I stop squirrels from cutting my branches?

First, cuttings can occur for a variety of reasons, such as nest building, seeking moisture, or seeking food. If you have a bird feeder and have removed it, squirrels may be overpopulated and seeking...

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How do you keep raccoons out of your yard?

Raccoons are in your yard for a reason: food, water, shelter, or simply a travel route. If there is any possibility of removing features of the landscape that make it less attractive or unattractive...

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How do I keep squirrels out of my attic?

Squirrels gain access to your attic through gaps in the eaves or fascia boards of your home. Once inside, they may give birth or continue to access other parts of the home in search of food. The best...

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Do poisoned peanuts, windmills, etc. sold to kill or repel moles really work?

Killing moles with poisoned peanuts or repelling them with windmills or certain chemical products are among the least effective means of controlling moles. Moles don’t eat vegetable matter, so there is...

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How do I stop squirrels from cutting my branches?

First, cuttings can occur for a variety of reasons, such as nest building, seeking moisture, or seeking food. If you have a bird feeder and have removed it, squirrels may be overpopulated and seeking...

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How do you keep raccoons out of your yard?

Raccoons are in your yard for a reason: food, water, shelter, or simply a travel route. If there is any possibility of removing features of the landscape that make it less attractive or unattractive...

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Do poisoned peanuts, windmills, etc. sold to kill or repel moles really work?

Killing moles with poisoned peanuts or repelling them with windmills or certain chemical products are among the least effective means of controlling moles. Moles don’t eat vegetable matter, so there is...

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How do you keep raccoons out of your yard?

Raccoons are in your yard for a reason: food, water, shelter, or simply a travel route. If there is any possibility of removing features of the landscape that make it less attractive or unattractive...

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Do poisoned peanuts, windmills, etc. sold to kill or repel moles really work?

Killing moles with poisoned peanuts or repelling them with windmills or certain chemical products are among the least effective means of controlling moles. Moles don’t eat vegetable matter, so there is...

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