Very nice pistols and revolver. Revolver looks like a S&W, yes?A livetrap on the front porch, and 22 birdshot..... Then toss them up on the roof to keep the dogs from getting them.
So let me get this right.. When I'm hunting out west I need to put down traps to prevent rats from chewing up my trailer or truck?
I used a live trap with peanut butter, Pack rats are smart. Best was to lock the trap open for a night or two until they get used to going in, then set the trap. Works for me every time for the last 30 years. Then dispose as needed.Saw one on my sidewalk at at 430 this morning, big fat mofo. I'm officially at war, any tips would be appreciated as I prepare for battle.
Not sure about traps, but if there are packrats in the area, might not hurt to leave the hood up on your vehicle—notorious for building nests in the engine bay and chewing a few wires while they are at it.
I unknowingly brought one home, surviving a 100+ mile drive in the Summer. Drove my truck and the damn thing had no power. It was older vehicle and thought maybe get it out on the interstate and open up for bit—nope still had no power.
Popped open the hood and saw a bunch of dried grass, fur etc wondering WTF? It had built a big nest in the engine bay. I looked around and saw a wire chewed in half; it happened to be a wire to the throttle body (just two on this old jeep), one was intact the other cut. Spliced the wire (and cleaned out the nest!) and truck was good to go again.
We have a rat ir more that burrowed under our chicken coop. I had 2ftx2ft pavers down for the inside floor. Had tunnels all through it when my son and I ripped them up and got rid of all the chickens. Killed 2 that day and thought they were gone. Nope still digging holes under the shed where the pavers were. Have 6 snap traps out and a cage trap. Tried peanut butter, chicken food, dog food, bacon, cheese, just placing the traps at the holes and around the edges, and nothing has worked. I figured once I removed the food source they would move on. So I'm at a loss. Thinking about crushing up rat poison and putting the powder down where it likes to travel. That way it gets on its fur and feet. Then it will kick itself at some point and ingest the poison. Any other ideas?