We’ve been waging war against these critters for four years now. We, like others, thought they were adorable at first, and attempted to coexist with these large rodents—until they destroyed our gardens. Next we tried repellents and trapping. We successfully captured a large adult and relocated it using a havaheart trap, but two weeks later another one appeared in its place. (Ever see a cornered woodchuck gnash it’s teeth in defense?! I thought about sticking my very willing terrier on them, but couldn’t after that menacing visual.) The last straw was when they moved in for good and started a family under our barn foundation. After two months of baiting traps and catching squirrels/skunks, I broke down and borrowed a neighbors .22 caliper rifle. It was one of the harder things I’ve done, but they’re definitely gone and I done have to worry about poison on my homestead near my pets. This spring so far so good, none have taken up residence in the old burrow. Sayonara suckers!
We’ve been waging war against these critters for four years now. We, like others, thought they were adorable at first, and attempted to coexist with these large rodents—until they destroyed our gardens. Next we tried repellents and trapping. We successfully captured a large adult and relocated it using a havaheart trap, but two weeks later another one appeared in its place. (Ever see a cornered woodchuck gnash it’s teeth in defense?! I thought about sticking my very willing terrier on them, but couldn’t after that menacing visual.) The last straw was when they moved in for good and started a family under our barn foundation. After two months of baiting traps and catching squirrels/skunks, I broke down and borrowed a neighbors .22 caliper rifle. It was one of the harder things I’ve done, but they’re definitely gone and I done have to worry about poison on my homestead near my pets. This spring so far so good, none have taken up residence in the old burrow. Sayonara suckers!