I would rather her be bored than pay out expenses for home, patio, garden, etc repairs. I will use ANY means to eradicate them, so keep the suggestions coming! This amount of borax-based weed killer you made is enough to cover about 1,000 square feet of your garden or lawn. Borax is a mineral that is available naturally - it is a different formulation involving Boron, Hydrogen and Oxygen. Do this in the evening and dont let your pets out. I use live traps and then shoot them with a pellet gun. When they go for the glued-on kernels they are done. Is there any truth to the color of the bucket? Also takes watching but its a lot more fun. Borax and Ants When ants consume the borax bait, it interferes with their digestive system and gradually kills them over 24-48 hours. When living near humans, they often burrow underneath houses and other structures for increased protection. I am told that is what an exterminator would do in a inaccessible spot. Bought some reusable rat traps but havent set them yet. Borax powder can either be used directly or boric acid can be extracted from it and used as a more powerful insecticide. Borax can be usually substituted for boric acid for the purpose of pets control. Problem is, they were so cute, I started feeding them.My neighbors do the bucket device, and they say, best ever. To create this solution, you'll need: 1 and a half tablespoons of borax. This will be a constant battle, I cought about 90 this summer I exoect to catch more in the spring. 10H 2 O + 2 HCl 4 H 3 BO 3 + 2 NaCl + 5H 2 O The "decahydrate" is sufficiently stable to find use as a primary standard for acid base titrimetry. It can be ground into a powder. poison is dangerous because birds of prey will eat the dead chipmunk and take it to their young. Whenever you go by and happen to see a chipmunk, open the window and take a shot. I, too, use a pellet gun to encourage some of these critters into the pool. Hair contains nitrogen, which is a chemical commonly found in fertilizers to help plants develop and grow. By the time winter is ending, almost all of us are ready for a respite from cold weather and look forward to spending time outdoors. the musty smell on your towels). I found the *plastic* Victor rat trap works best. During two days I heard to chipmunk trying to climb through the gutter, but he cant. The result is usually a new brood of two to seven chipmunks sometime between April and July. Beyond the benefits of keeping away pests, this tactic also offers rewards for your soil. Caught 3 more that day in the trap but nothing since then. Chipmunks tend to stay away from humans out of fear, so the very scent of one drives them away. The trick is the large plastic pedal. It disrupts their ability to communicate with one another, making them more susceptible to predators. Wait for nightfall or a rainy day to guarantee the rodent will be in the burrow, and then light off a smoke bomb. I set out wooden rate traps with peanut butter. Take care when planting flowers like foxglove, if you have pets, small children, or other animals that wander into your yard. Ants don't see borax as a food source, so they won't come near itthe sugar will be an effective bait. So I began to fill all the burrows, sometimes inserting heavy stones. Poison is always a concern as they do not discriminate against any critter that consumes it. They will experience mass casualties before the word gets out not to eat. Im 2 seconds away from taking down my deck so my neighbors cat can get to them. I have heard that Borax repels chipmunks--does anyone know if this is true? Once you have experienced chipmunk infestation, you may realize that these furry rodents are not as cute as you thought they were. Its simple, we kill the chipmunk. All these tips work wonderfully when you know for sure you have a chipmunk problem. Over how long a period of time? 1 and a half tablespoons of plain sugar. These spaces are safer, easier to access, and closer to food sources than their traditional burrows. 1. put white vinegar in hole, sealed it, next day, open, then 2. bleach same thing, 2. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that buckets filled with water or other liquids, especially the large five-gallon size, present a drowning hazard to small children. The PC freaks have scared the poison companies from producing an effective poison for chipmunks and squirrels but there are several that work. The chipmunks eat all the bait along the plank up to the trap but then go back away. Lean a piece of wood at an angle against the bucket with seeds on top and put seeds that float on top of the water. I just got a 4th one in the gutter pipe. Knowing how to get rid of chipmunks becomes necessary for keeping your plants happy and healthy. what kind of sunflower seeds work the best for the water bucket method? This necessity leads to a wide array of foods that are far from off-limits to these literal home wreckers and provides insight into the many steps to take when deterring them. I have both neighbors on either side with bird feeders, and they both complain about how many chipmunks are running around!~! Effective chipmunk control can be provided if you combine two things: When it comes to chipmunk control methods, prevention is the best of them. You may need professional help since they are the attic. Snakes dont like the odor either and tend to shy away from areas scented with ammonia. Hi there, I made this trap last week and got 8 chipmunks in a few days. The deep burrow will become a deep grave. Got over 30 in less than a week and as many as six at a time. It is used in laundry detergents, flame retardants, and many cleaning sprays. Chipmunks are naturally skittish. If you put a lot of it down, your Ph will rise off the charts. Im at my wits end with these little bastards. Those bright and colorful dandelions may look stunning against the greenery, but they are magnets for chipmunks. Strain and add 1 tablespoon (15 mL.) Two or three rat poison pellets per cookie with lots of peanut butter covering. Curious about the Downey! Boric Acid vs. Borax. When it comes to chipmunk infestation, this can lead to a huge problem as these little creatures can do such things as: Lets consider how to control these destructive rodents when they have already invaded your house. Good question, no idea if they coukd jump out. I have also got 2 birds, collateral damage, I feel like I am making progress! ! However, identifying whether these garden issues stem from chipmunks or another creature increases your success rate. While pecking around for grit and tidbits, they may pick up small pieces of glass, wire, nails, or other metal odds. ALSO, THEY ARE IN THE FRONT OF HOUSE AND BACK. Sprinkle it in areas, and they will eat it and die. WHAT FLAVOR GUM DO YOU USE??? We service over 500 USA locations! This is your concentrated solution keep it out of reach of small children. WE LIVE ON A SLAB. Im even thinking of spending the money to cut down this accorn tree that feeds them regularly. Feb 25, 2017 - Ready for spring? No kids or pets to get in the way here, Im on 5 acres in a very rural area where everyone has large lots and PC doesnt work in this town. Too much water, I fill mine 1/3 full and got over 90 last year. Recently discovered the lll buggers running around my garage. Im afraid to see the damage under there. Naturally, Ill be watching. Ive tried the smoke bombs and it didnt work. BOBs method is by far the best. They have eaten my squash plants, flowers, to say nothing of the many, many holes in my yard. Rat traps baited with peanut butter work well on chipmunks. However, check with local laws in your areas about relocating them, since every state has different restrictions. I got 8 in one bucket in one day. Apply the solution to areas where chipmunks frequent, spraying once every two weeks to keep them away for good. You mentioned pets a couple times but not people. Mix 10 drops of castor oil with two tablespoons of a carrier like olive oil, rubbing alcohol, sunflower oil, vodka, vinegar, or witch hazel. As a result, the small pests seek out a new domain to call home. They are chemically similar (borax being a chemical "salt" of boric acid), but are not the same. Me too. I need to kill them en masse. PATIO IS SINKING MORE AND MORE EVERY YEAR. 2.99 to 8.99. Moved into our first home about 2 months ago and already we have an opossum(I think)in the wall and a chipmunk infestation in the yard. Capturing these little guys is sometimes the only resolution for getting rid of them. If you want to tan the skin, you should have used salt instead of borax. Luckily, you have many different ways to get rid of chipmunks naturally that are just as easy to set up. The best roach killer ever! I used a 5 gallon bucket.. filled it with water leaving approx. infertility . Most of the time the trap will dispatch the chipmunk. There is also a chemical called borax, which is often confused with or considered to be the same as boric acid. If populations increase to the point of destroying property, then calling for help from a professional is likely your only option. They make a trap that sits over the hole, so that when they come up, they are in the trap. The most effective chipmunk repellents will use any of the following ingredients: hot cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic, apple cider vinegar, citrus essential oils, peppermint, Epsom salt, coffee grounds, or baby powder. Don Yellman, Great Falls, VA Kill the chipmunk! You can here them scratch or pawing the walls the last two nights. Boy, did I ever get a real problem started. Some neighbors feed them! Rat traps baited with peanut butter work well on chipmunks. Im just so tired of spending my hard earned money on so many gimmicks. The finished product is quite runny, so you'll need a cotton ball or sponge to make it accessible to adult ants. Lets consider some products and methods of chipmunk eradication. I want something to pour down the thousands of holes and trails. Get rid of the vermin that annoys you! Most commercially-produced borax is mined from deposits produced by the repeated evaporation of seasonal lakes. However, when it comes to the peril of my home and its structural integrity, the time for non-harmful trapping is done. Blend a half teacup of cold water with 1 tablespoon of gloss starch. To use this approach, place these objects in strategic locations throughout the garden. I know how to exterminate but this year is the first year weve been seeing chipmunks in the neighborhood since we moved here in 2001. Nov 12, 2006 #3 xeon New Member 15 0 I use it about every 3 years around the apple trees in the form of plain old 20 Mule Team borax to provide trace amounts of the element boron, but I sprinkle it on in extremely small amounts. Make sure the size is large enough to prevent the chipmunk from jumping over the sides but isnt so deep that itll hurt it when it falls in either. For this method, you will need such things as: Sprinkle the seeds in the bucket of water and on the board. I dont even had to chase it. I am desperate. Sniping: if your a decent shot, keep your pellet rifle by a window overlooking your garden. Then one day we found a snake skeleton. Boric acid (H3BO3) is typically manufactured by treating borax with a mineral acid, such as hydrochloric acid. Spray the area surrounding your plants, but do not spray them directly. Possums are not a threat and do not carry rabies. For this step, a regular bucket does the trick. The remaining chipmunks that seemed to not want to take a relaxing swim were dispatched with a .177 pellet gun.GREAT FUN! You dont want to ever use poison as they can just move up the food chain, effectively reducing the predator population. While many of us prefer to handle these problems on our own, and no one likes getting an exterminator involved, sometimes calling in a professional is the only way to go. The main forms of borax are anhydrous and decahydrate salt and sometimes pentahydrate salt. When you can no longer see the white grains of borax in the water, let it rest for an hour. The borax is what will kill the ants, and the sugar is what will attract them to the borax. If so, what's the best way to do it? This slow kill allows time for the worker ants to consume the bait and head back to the nest to share with the rest of the colony. Im going try the bucket. They have destroyed a lot of flowers and shrubs. Boric acid is available in tablet, liquid . 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