Date:         Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:29:47 -0800
Reply-To:     Tom Carchrae <tom@CARCHRAE.NET>
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From:         Tom Carchrae <tom@CARCHRAE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
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On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 9:55 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> the blue pellets scattered


As much as I don't like the idea of poisoning them, it is probably the
easiest route.  They get thirsty after eating the blue sweeties, then run
off in search for water.  The only thing I am concerned with is other
animals eating the poisoned mouse.

I once used live traps, not wanting to take a life.  As an experiment, I
tried different foods for bait.  One successful bait food was chocolate
pudding.  So, on my way to work, I take this terrified chocolate covered
mouse with me.  I drop him in another part of town, walk about 10 feet, and
see a cat heading for him.  On my return home, I looked.  It appeared he
died of heart attack or cold rather than cat.  So, perhaps taking is more
humane.

I just moved away from Vancouver (in a neighbourhood full of cats) to Bowen
Island (country side, no cats in sight), so clearly I should get on this
before they invade.  I think I like the idea of the high pitched sonic
device - will probably drive the poor dogs mad though.

Tom