Advised needed for pest problem

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[highpower]

Squirrel launcher:

https://youtu.be/l3Ya6z-NlDo

[tamalpias]

I had a problem squirrel that took a liking to my attic and chewed a hole in the roof to get to the insulation. Even after i chased him out and boarded the hole up he started chewing another hole and was relentless. So on my day off when i heard him starting to chew on a third hole i went out and shot it with my pellet rifle. None of my neighbors saw it but had they seen it they would understand because I am sure they all have the same problems I do.

[DaveInOroValley]

[Croweman08]

S,S&S. Shoot,Shovel and Shut up.

THIS.....

[Quickdraw559]

I think under ca law you can't shoot a pellet gun on property under 10 acres in city limits, check the law, pretty sure you can't legally, but whose gonna know?

I've never heard of that law. People in Madera dispatch critters with pellet guns all of the time. I've never heard of anyone getting a visit from PD. I'm pretty sure you would have to check your local laws.

Whatever you do, try to avoid leaving poisons.

[MJB]

Just SSS.....or get a terrier

[NATEWA]

Good info here.

http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74122.html

[RandyD]

I'm renting an apartment in L.A. County and have access to a backyard where I recently got into growing my own garden. I've noticed squirrels have become pests here and dig up my root systems in order to dig down and burry their nuts, damaging my plants and flowers.
Question: with owner's permission, would I legally be allowed to humanly dispatch these critters with a .177 cal pellet rifle I have?

You are clearly interested in doing what is lawful, so I would ask the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the area where you are renting an apartment, and ask them if you are allowed to shoot a pellet rifle, and take ground squirrels. Some jurisdictions consider the firing of a pellet gun the same as firing a firearm. The last thing you want is to be charged with that crime.

I also say get a cat. They are the ultimate hunters, and they are fun to watch as they stalk their prey.

[Dabnis]

Another alternative:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QynWlT2hqA0&index=15&list=PL0BD22BD1C9B93F4C

Appears to be quiet, accurate, & effective. If the arrow doesn't leave your property, it may also be legal? Not sure about if a squirrel just happens to get in the way while you are "Target" shooting"?

"But Officer, I thought it was a rat"

[BigPimping]

Trap and re-locate. Discharging a firearm in city limits could get you a stupid prize.

And they do consider it a firearm. Just get a big, hungry cat at the pound. Throw it in the yard. Legal and effective.

[Dabnis]

Another possibility: If, from a safety & neighbor tolerance standpoint, one can shoot their pellet gun in the yard, one could find a spot, with a backstop, perhaps plywood or a heavy tarp or blanket, in case one missed a shot, & put out a dish of birdseed. Then one could wait, concealed as best as possible, & pick them off when they come to feed, similar to hunting ducks.

Or, one could put the dish of feed on a small table, just outside a slightly open door or window & shoot them from inside the house, which would minimize the noise & not be as noticeable to the neighbors. as mentioned, bring the feed in at night.

Containing any missed shots should be the primary consideration.

Please note, I am not recommending anyone do this, just describing the possibilities.