How to get rid of chipmunks?

How to get rid of chipmunks?

Chipmunk which are also similar to mice’s and rodents could be caught the usually means used for rodents. Examples of ways this can be done is through the use of traps, fencing, and exclusion. Chipmunk around can be eradicated by using traps. There are several types of traps that can be used to catch chipmunk. You can chose the one to use according to your choice. This includes the snap type of trap and there is also the cage type and also by trying fumigation technique. It will be difficult to hand pick them because they are very smart and can also be dangerous to pick them because of their teeth.



In addition, exclusion is also a mean of getting rid of chipmunks. This is done by removal of fallen fruits, nuts and leaves, also by removing piles of wood and even making the plant trimmed and the environment tide. In addition, since bird seed attracts them, putting away of bird feeder is also a positive way of putting the chipmunks fat away and also by sealing all holes that could house or serve as passage for them. Therefore, once the calm and cool habitat has been destroyed, they will stay far away. Also adequate and proper fencing could be used to prevent them.

In other application, electrocution may be a way to trap chipmunk and get rid of it. Similarly a water trap may be set, where the animal is drowned to death. Though the method may be effective in preventing chipmunks, however, it exposes the animal to a lot of torture before it finally dies. In your choice of preventive measure, it is necessary to consider your local law on the control of animals as different laws exist in different location.


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