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Subject Help, my property is overrun with squirrels

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Original Message My property is overrun with ground squirrels and I need to find a solution for the problem. There are about 350 in total. They are ruining drainage channels and eating my crops. There are no local areas to catch and relocate them and I cannot afford that anyway. I have to choose an alternative. Suggestions are welcome.

So far my options are:
1. State approved poison: Slow agonizing death over about 3 days, but will not harm other wildlife like owls and hawks.

2. Illegal poison: Kills them quickly, but not designed to be used for ground squirrels and may kill other wildlife.

3. Physical traps: Fairly humane, except half the time the animal is still alive in the trap.

4. Hunting/culling: Due to being near the city limits, this is the least desireable option as a human could be accidentally shot.

5. Predators: I have not heard of any predators that effectively kill ground squirrels.

Help, they are chewing at my door as we speak......

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