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squirrel problem - need help

Published Sep. 25, 2009
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I have a squirrel in my kitchen exaust vent.

 

I tried turning on the fan and banging on the thing to get him out.

 

Nothing.

 

I'm trying to think of something noxious I can burn on the stove or microwave that will smoke him out without driving ME out too.

 

Any ideas?

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Could he be stuck in there and unable to get out?

Got a rubber snake around the house somewhere? Is it one of those older type through the wall exhaust or a hood exhaust that goes into the attic or out of the roof?

What if you turn on the vent and spray something like lysol or any air freshner product if you have any of that stuff on hand? Either that or go outside to where the vent exits the house and act like a nut.

fireman - it vents out the side of the house near the side garage door.

sandra - he isn't stuck.

The problem with a rubber snake is that I would have to put it at the only exit. (Unless I start taking suff apart.)

I just tried burning the hell out of a bag of microwave popcorn. Nothing.

I figure it is either slick in there or you already cut off his little feet with the fan (

1. Get a paper bag.

2. Go in the back yard

3. Pick up dog poo

4. Put poo in bag

5. Take bag back in house

6. Set bag in BROILER pan - ON top of the range.

7. Set bag on fire

8. Stand ready with fire extinguisher just in case/

9. When dog poo scent hits squirrel nostrils he will get scared and run out the top of vent.

10. Cover open vent top with mesh wire to prevent other furry friends from visiting.

11. Please record and post results so I can have a good laugh.

12. It's your new day - make it what you will!

Roast his nuts

OS, be careful if you spray something in there. They're actually kinda susceptible to fumes and such and he could die there. THEN you gots a real mess.

Also, if you try to use food or something to lure him out, he'll prolly take it back to the vent, especially if he/she's nesting there.

what got cut off was (kidding!). Thought maybe you could get him out by taking the cover off the vent outside then putting in a towel for traction. But I see now you say he isn't stuck...

I use Mothball to keep squirrels away from my garden...I hang them in the tree inside knee high panty hose...seems to work and for cats too

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