Advice from an Animal Control Service Provider on How to Remove Pesky Chipmunks
Yes, we all agree that Chipmunks are cute and furry, that is right up until they begin to feast from our gardens. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to get rid of them by ways of traps, or you can stop them using more natural techniques. We, at All-Tex Termite And Pest Control, in Katy, TX, have collated this blog to help you solve such problems.
Buy a live animal trap.
Place sunflower seeds or peanuts in and around the trap, this will entice any Chipmunks into it. Then remove them from the trap using your states animal control rules and regulations.
Place a bucket which is half-filled with water outside. Then put a wooden plank on the side of it. Scatter the sunflower seeds along the plank, within the water and around the bucket. The chipmunks should walk along the plank in order to eat the seeds, then hopefully, fall into the bucket and drown. However, if you want to get rid of them but keep your local squirrels alive, make sure to first squirrel-proof your trap, or put it somewhere they usually do not go. Curious squirrels, though, could end up finding the traps, eating the bait, and then drowning.
Check with your local town or city animal control service to see how you have to dispose of any dead chipmunks. Remember to always wear gloves when dealing with dead animals and wash afterwards. Most of the time, they will be infested with mites, fleas, and other just as unpleasant bugs.
Use mousetraps, they also work. Put a generous amount of peanut butter and oatmeal into the trap. While this does kill chipmunks, this method is fast and spares them any pain. Dispose of the carcases according to the rules of your jurisdiction. Make sure to check the mousetraps all through the day. Squirrels could try to eat the bait or even carry it away.
So if you are looking for a humane and professional animal control service, simply call us at (281) 550-5917.