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Do chipmunks eat peanut butter?

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Can chipmunks eat peanut butter (a natural bait) Peanut butter is, actually, the number one attractant for chipmunks. Not only is it made from nuts (which chipmunks can't get enough of), but the sugar content is high, which keeps the chipmunks coming back for more.


Also question is, what is the best bait for chipmunks?

As mentioned above, the best bait for chipmunks will be sunflower seeds, but many people will also use fruit and other seeds to tempt the animal into the trap. Chipmunks also love nuts, so peanuts and peanut butter can also be successful, and some people even use popcorn.

Furthermore, what food is poisonous to chipmunks? Sweeney's Mole and Gophers Poison Peanuts Pellets is a small volume option that uses flavored peanut pellets to attract and kill rodents. The poison acts quickly, killing rodents as they eat it. The unique design of the packaging is made specially for underground rodents, including chipmunks.

Also Know, what smells do chipmunks hate?

Contrary to the noses of humans, chipmunks absolutely can't stand the smells of certain strong oils like peppermint, citrus, cinnamon, and eucalyptus. Additionally, chipmunks can't stand the smell of garlic.

What animals kill chipmunks?

– The bobcat. Bobcats are adaptable and opportunistic predators like all of their feline cousins. So, they can readily vary their prey selection and hunt animals of all sizes, including chipmunks, which they kill by pouncing and making great use of their sharp, retractable claws. – The red squirrel.

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What is a Chipmunks favorite food?

Chipmunks have an omnivorous diet primarily consisting of seeds, nuts and other fruits, and buds. They also commonly eat grass, shoots, and many other forms of plant matter, as well as fungi, insects and other arthropods, small frogs, worms, and bird eggs.

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Should you kill chipmunks?

The good news is that you don't need a permit to trap and kill chipmunks. There isn't a limit on how many you can trap or kill either. The bad news, however, is that killing chipmunks isn't always the best way to deal with the problem.

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How do you seal a chipmunk hole?

Pack dirt into any small holes in your lawn for a temporary fix. As you find more chipmunk holes, use potting soil or dirt to fill in the hole as best as you can. Tamp the soil down with your foot or with the back of a shovel so the dirt is tightly packed in the hole. Continue filling in each hole around your yard.

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What scares away chipmunks?

Add some spice: Sprinkling cayenne, chili powder or other hot, intense spices around your garden is a non-toxic way to discourage chipmunks from hanging around. Bring in a "predator": A decoy predator, like a motion-activated owl, can scare chipmunks away from your yard.

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Do chipmunks eat mice?

Chipmunks aren't particularly choosey about what they eat. Along with seeds and fungi they scarf grain, fruit, nuts, insects, worms, bird eggs and even nestling birds and baby mice. They probably don't hunt for eggs and hatchlings, just eat them when they find them. Hear how chipmunks sound.

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Is it illegal to kill chipmunks?

Legal Status
Generally, homeowners can protect their property from mammals causing or about to cause damage. This does not allow citizens to kill wildlife out of season or in violation of federal, state or local laws or ordinances. Contact police or local Wildlife Resource Division personnel.

Hagen Likunov

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What is a home remedy to get rid of chipmunks?

To make your property unattractive to chipmunks, keep your garden tidy by cleaning up windfall from fruit trees and berry bushes. Also, consider putting in plants like garlic and daffodils that act as natural repellents. Bag and dispose of small rocks, vines, and clippings where chipmunks may hide.

Obed Achurra

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Do chipmunks roam at night?

Year-round, chipmunks are day-dwellers and do not leave their burrows at night. Their main period of inactivity is during the hottest months of the year, and may rarely leave their nests during those months. Chipmunk moms usually have two to nine pups, and she weans and abandons them once they come above ground.

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Will coffee grounds keep chipmunks away?

When using coffee grounds as mulch, your furry pests (e.g., squirrels, chipmunks, and bunnies) don't want to have much to do with them…so they stay at bay.

Etna Miñana

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Will Irish Spring soap keep chipmunks away?

Dial deodorant soap, and Irish Spring soap contains “tallow” which repels deer. Soap made with coconut oil will not repel the deer. Here's the trick: Leave the soap in the package, to prevent the rain from washing away the soap too quickly. Castor oil is supposed to keep moles, groundhogs, chipmunks and squirrels away.

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What do you put in a chipmunk hole?

Place mothballs every few inches around your home and garden. Drop five or six mothballs into any chipmunk hole you find in the yard and cover them with dirt. Use caution if children or pets are regularly in the area, because mothballs are toxic.

Ewa Tseidler

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What scent will keep chipmunks away?

An added benefit with oils is that they smell appealing to humans, though chipmunks don't like them. To keep these pesky critters away, spray essential oils such as clove, lemon, peppermint, cinnamon, or eucalyptus in areas that you want to stay chipmunk-free.

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Do chipmunks keep mice away?

Chipmunks hunt on mice for territorial reasons more than for food. Small frogs, however are a part of their diet, so if the chipmunk/squirrel is low on energy and fat she can and will eat a mouse. People usually ask if that is a strong enough force to keep mouse infestations at bay. Well sadly no.

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Does cayenne pepper keep chipmunks away?

Chipmunks don't like the taste of hot peppers, so a liberal dose of homemade pepper spray can keep the cute, but troublesome, critters at bay. Chipmunks can't stand the taste of hot peppers. Add 2 tbs. of ground cayenne pepper to 1 quart of water.

Junkal Pruene

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Are chipmunks bad for your yard?

Chipmunks don't usually damage property, but they may injure ornamental plants when they harvest fruits and nuts. Occasionally chipmunks dig up and eat spring flowering bulbs and burrow in flower beds or under sidewalks and porches. But there are no documented cases of a chipmunk burrow causing structural damage.

Severiano Raifeld

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What can I use to repel chipmunks?

Using Chipmunk Repellent for Chipmunk Control
Common chipmunk repellents are pureed garlic, hot peppers, or a combination of both. Steep the pureed garlic and hot peppers in 1 cup hot soapy water until the water is cool. Strain and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Shake and pour into a spray bottle.

Artie Teira

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Why do chipmunks chirp non stop?

Some Useful Chipmunk Information
Unlike in the movies, real chipmunks don't sing, but they do make shrill chirping sounds when sensing a threat. Chipmunks gather and store food in their underground burrows throughout late summer and fall to tide them over as they hibernate during the winter.

Isidora Fockert

Reviewer

Will bleach kill chipmunks?

Mothballs, ammonia, and bleach will all poison the chipmunks, and any other animals around. The ammonia and bleach can also kill the plants near where you pour it. No need to poison the ground to chase away ground-squirrels or chipmunks.

Yenedey Vacacela

Reviewer

How do you keep chipmunks out of your yard?

Place L-shaped footers around the home's foundation as well as any foundations, sidewalks, porches, and retaining walls to keep chipmunks from burrowing. Remove wood or rock piles and trim back plantings; these provide cover or food for chipmunks. Surround the yard or home with a plant-free gravel border.

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