Anyone have non-lethal means of getting chipmunks to go away?
Anyone have non-lethal means of getting chipmunks to go away?
While they're cute and all, chipmunks are destroying the root systems of some well-established shrubs in my yard. Does anyone have any tested and proven methods for repelling them from certain areas? I don't want to poison or trap the little buggers, but I'd like them to stop killing things. I also don't want to make any of the other wildlife (mainly the neighborhood owls, hawks, and other birds) or my dog sick.
Have you tried reasoning with them?
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For a non reddit meme answer, as those have grown quite old: a quick Google says planting or spraying peppermint around, or used coffee grounds around the roots. Either are a natural deterrent according to Google.
I personally have used coffee grounds as a rose bush fertilizer for a while and it's worked great. Might be a good move if you're a daily coffee drinker.
Put them in a box with a cat, and I can't stress this enough, don't let anyone open it.
Failing that, I'm pretty sure peppermint oil is supposed to keep them away.
Maybe try a predator decoy like a snake or owl?
I believe you can purchase natural predator scent spray to spray around the areas you need help. It's not permanent obviously but it should get them to move on.