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Post by 950nancy on Apr 3, 2016 21:42:49 GMT
Two summers ago, a squirrel demolished a set of really expensive outdoor cushions. We live in Colorado and have lots of trees around. Since we had lived in the same house for 27 years and never had a squirrel chew a thing, we hoped it was just a one time thing. Nope. The squirrel did it again last summer in June. So today we went out to look for new furniture that didn't have cushions, but I really don't care for it. I want my fluffy, colorful cushions. My house is tan and I don't want tan furniture that isn't all that comfortable. Whine over. Is there anything that you have tried that was a good deterrent to a chewing/nesting squirrel? We have two dogs, and so that is a consideration. We like them.  One salesperson said she used Critter Ridder and it worked for her. Another one said she took the cushions in every day. We have seating for eight and that wouldn't be practical. |
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Post by calgaryscrapper on Apr 3, 2016 21:55:48 GMT
Costco sells bins right now that you can store your cushions in.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 22:08:57 GMT
Pellet gun?
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 3, 2016 22:14:32 GMT
We bought a big bin that just stores the cushions. We have 5 chairs and the cushions are both seat and back cushions, attached at the crease. It stores all 5 perfectly--the cushions are probably 4" thick each and about 5' long. I'm fine with bringing the cushions in at night. We have a gazebo that the table and chairs sit under, but they would get wet with the dew and blowing rain. I think it keeps the cushions nicer longer.
I think we got it at Costco, but it could have been Lowe's. It's made by Rubbermaid.
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 3, 2016 23:12:21 GMT
We have a pellet gun (and gamers who aren't as great of shots as they think they are). I don't want to put cushions away every night, That would be 8 chairs and as many pillows. We do have storage, but I am hoping for other options.
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Post by cmpeter on Apr 4, 2016 0:43:52 GMT
Cats?
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Post by rickmer on Apr 4, 2016 0:57:03 GMT
ugh. we have a family of squirrels that live in my third floor walls, getting in a hole just above the eavestrough. t appears to be a mom, dad and two kids. while i find it mildly amusing (the kids fight and parents get pissy with them), i know it is not good for my house.  |
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Post by littlemama on Apr 4, 2016 1:20:18 GMT
We used critter ridder to try to stop dogs from pooping on our lawn. The squirrels didn't mind it and the smell is such that you would not want to sit outside after using it. I would get a deck box and put the cushions away when not in use.
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 4, 2016 1:41:10 GMT
We used critter ridder to try to stop dogs from pooping on our lawn. The squirrels didn't mind it and the smell is such that you would not want to sit outside after using it. I would get a deck box and put the cushions away when not in use. We tried that, but we spend our summers (both retired) out on the deck and use the chairs every single day. I found it to be a huge hassle and oftentimes forgot until it was too late. Nothing pissed me off more than to see a squirrel looking into the sliding glass door with a huge piece of white fluff in his mouth watching us eat breakfast. Sadly, I can see that there might not be an easy fix. Last spring I watched a coyote in my neighbor's yard rip the tail off a squirrel that was trying to get up a tree. He didn't make it and I was hoping that it was the naughty squirrel. |
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Post by marianne on Apr 4, 2016 1:56:44 GMT
ugh. we have a family of squirrels that live in my third floor walls, getting in a hole just above the eavestrough. t appears to be a mom, dad and two kids. while i find it mildly amusing (the kids fight and parents get pissy with them), i know it is not good for my house. Not only is it not good, it's extremely dangerous. They can and do gnaw on electrical wiring, tear apart and nest in insulation, and in general, really cause a lot of damage. I'd have a critter control type get rid of them asap... like yesterday. Really, it's dangerous. OP, sorry, I don't have any good advice other than what's been given. |
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Post by littlemama on Apr 4, 2016 2:00:08 GMT
We used critter ridder to try to stop dogs from pooping on our lawn. The squirrels didn't mind it and the smell is such that you would not want to sit outside after using it. I would get a deck box and put the cushions away when not in use. We tried that, but we spend our summers (both retired) out on the deck and use the chairs every single day. I found it to be a huge hassle and oftentimes forgot until it was too late. Nothing pissed me off more than to see a squirrel looking into the sliding glass door with a huge piece of white fluff in his mouth watching us eat breakfast. Sadly, I can see that there might not be an easy fix. Last spring I watched a coyote in my neighbor's yard rip the tail off a squirrel that was trying to get up a tree. He didn't make it and I was hoping that it was the naughty squirrel. Our squirrels chewed through our brand new Christmas lights this year-twice. Over all, we find them entertaining and we do feed them just for the entertainment aspect. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2016 5:03:42 GMT
To go completely off topic:
I was listening to a radio show( a doom and gloom type). It might have bill oreilly.
Anyway, he was predicting great food shortages. I was listening to this driving down my street with squirrels as big as cats( and just as fat) running along the sidewalks , almost every tree was loaded with them. There are enough squirrels in my neighborhood to feed our neighborhood for a month at least when those food shortages hit.
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Post by styxgirl on Apr 4, 2016 6:01:27 GMT
There are squirrels in the attic ... Your Dad says, "It's personal this time".
Hope you find a good solution so they don't eat your new stuff!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 4, 2016 14:14:44 GMT
ugh. we have a family of squirrels that live in my third floor walls, getting in a hole just above the eavestrough. t appears to be a mom, dad and two kids. while i find it mildly amusing (the kids fight and parents get pissy with them), i know it is not good for my house. Not only is it not good, it's extremely dangerous. They can and do gnaw on electrical wiring, tear apart and nest in insulation, and in general, really cause a lot of damage. I'd have a critter control type get rid of them asap... like yesterday. Really, it's dangerous. OP, sorry, I don't have any good advice other than what's been given.  Squirrels have caused *thousands* of dollars in damage at my brother's house. They got in through a hole a woodpecker made in the siding. rickmer, you might want to address that problem sooner than later. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2016 16:50:56 GMT
Rabbits. We have hundreds of rabbits and California quail.
Go down to the river for goose and ducks.
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Post by BeckyTech on Apr 4, 2016 17:01:05 GMT
Throw peanuts into your neighbors yards?  |
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Post by Loydene on Apr 4, 2016 17:42:39 GMT
My sister's dogs love to chase squirrels. Let your dogs out around the furniture!
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Post by scrappert on Apr 4, 2016 17:52:39 GMT
I don't know, but would bitter apple deter them at all? Like it helps for house pets not chewing on things?? Just throwing it out there, I did not check on it. |
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Post by wasil on Apr 4, 2016 17:55:22 GMT
I understand your frustration. We have been trying to live in peace with the wildlife for years. Squirrels are awful but raccoons are worse. One spring I planted flowers in the 6 large pots on our deck and the raccoons dug up every pot. I replanted them only to find them all dug up again the next morning.
I am afraid that the only way to keep the squirrels from destroying property is to trap/relocate/kill them or protect your chair cushions by storing them in a deck box. It's a pain I know, because I hang my cushions in our garage and bring them out to use and the have to remember to put them away each night.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Apr 4, 2016 17:56:39 GMT
Wow, I'm sorry!! I guess I just thought the dogs helped keep them from touching/ruining your stuff, but I guess not.
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Post by papersilly on Apr 4, 2016 18:33:44 GMT
your post is my learn-something-new-each-day thing. I didn't know squirrels could be destructive to furniture! they certainly go to town on my apples each year but I didn't think deck furniture interested them enough to destroy them. who knew? |
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Post by princesscubby on Apr 4, 2016 18:38:01 GMT
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 4, 2016 20:10:53 GMT
There are squirrels in the attic ... Your Dad says, "It's personal this time". Hope you find a good solution so they don't eat your new stuff! Ha ha ... I was thinking the same thing. I love that commercial! |
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 6, 2016 5:31:59 GMT
My sister's dogs love to chase squirrels. Let your dogs out around the furniture! Mine do chase the squirrels every day. Apparently they like early morning munching and my dogs are not out as early as they are. They are bold little turds. |
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 6, 2016 5:34:38 GMT
I understand your frustration. We have been trying to live in peace with the wildlife for years. Squirrels are awful but raccoons are worse. One spring I planted flowers in the 6 large pots on our deck and the raccoons dug up every pot. I replanted them only to find them all dug up again the next morning. I am afraid that the only way to keep the squirrels from destroying property is to trap/relocate/kill them or protect your chair cushions by storing them in a deck box. It's a pain I know, because I hang my cushions in our garage and bring them out to use and the have to remember to put them away each night. The guy at the plant store suggested that we try to live trap them on our deck and spray paint their tails pink. That way we would know if they come back. Then he said he'd just shoot them. We do use a pellet gun on them, but they have a death wish. |
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 6, 2016 5:35:21 GMT
I don't know, but would bitter apple deter them at all? Like it helps for house pets not chewing on things?? Just throwing it out there, I did not check on it. Most of the sprays have some kind of a hot sauce in them, so I think it could help. |
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 6, 2016 5:37:08 GMT
Today we had five squirrels, three bunnies and three doves all doing the wild thing dance in the yard/fence. It is spring and everyone is trying to find some lovin'.
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Post by mlynn on Apr 6, 2016 6:26:21 GMT
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Squirrels have caused *thousands* of dollars in damage at my brother's house. They got in through a hole a woodpecker made in the siding. 
