From: "Nancy" <nelrjb at comcast.net>
To: "Tweets" <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Date sent: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 08:02:02 -0800
Subject: [Tweeters] Eastern Gray Squirrels
> Does anyone know of a place to get live traps to trap them?
Mc Lendon's Hardware
(snip)

I would love to trap them and release them elsewhere but
> then someone else would have a squirrel problem and that is not fair
> either.
And in my opinion, Illegal: Because Eastern gray squirrels are introduced exotics, you are
supposed to have a permit to "transport" them, hopefully to euthanize them.
On the WA Fish and wildlife page are suggestions:

Q: How do I get rid of animals making a nuisance on my property?
A. If you are experiencing problems with skunks, raccoons, possums, squirrels, or other
small wildlife there are steps you can take to discourage them. Make sure you are not
leaving pet food or water outside, or food scraps in your compost, and make sure the lids
on your garbage cans are secure at all times. You can generously douse problem areas
with white vinegar or cayenne pepper as a sensory deterrent. Trim tree branches to
eliminate easy access to roofs and other trees. Bright light and loud music may also
encourage the animal to leave. If, after taking these precautions you still have a problem,
you may need to trap the animal and remove it. Some local rental companies rent live
animal traps at reasonable rates; they can be found in the yellow pages of your local
telephone directory. The Department of Fish and Wildlife also works with a select group
of individuals who are authorized to trap certain nuisance animals for a fee. Call the
nearest regional office for a list of those in your area.

Clarice Clark
Puyallup, WA. 98371
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