Silly Groundhog!

We had something digging this hole behind our air conditioner. 

It was against our house, and under our covered patio, so we needed whatever it was to stop!

Travis called the Humane Society. They told him that it's illegal to trap a wild animal, and release it elsewhere. That's how disease spreads. He asked for a number of someone that could help him figure out how to get whatever it was to leave this hole, since it was up against our house. 

The person at the Humane Society thought for sure it was a groundhog. Travis saw raccoon paw prints around that area, and noticed corn that we're growing was tampered with. 

Then it happened, he got a sighting of the groundhog. He saw it's tail and waddle walk. Then it scurried away when it noticed Travis saw him or her. It looked oh so guilty and scared in it's hole. 

I bought Coyote Urine on Amazon. I never knew one could buy that stuff! Who collects Coyote Urine, packages it, and sells it? 

Apparently it smells pretty bad! Travis put a little around the entry hole, but it didn't work.

He called the Nebraska Wildlife Park Commission to get more tips on getting rid of the groundhog. We weren't all about destroying it. We just wanted it to move. 

I Guess the Whole Idea Was to Annoy it:

On Friday morning he hooked up a radio to play all weekend in the out hole that the groundhog created. He wadded up newspaper to shove in that hole as well. That was to gage if the groundhog went out of it at all. 

Outside the entrance of the hole he sprinkled lots of cayenne pepper. They get it on their paws, rub it on their face, and it burns. 

Travis did warn the neighbors about the music. They were cool with it. I do have to say that it messed with my sleep all weekend. I felt like a soft alarm was going off. It was hard to fall asleep, and when I woke up I thought something was wrong with my alarm clock. Once I Wear My Sunglasses at Night was playing, and I pictured the Groundhog with sunglasses on walking all over our yard.

Night 1: 

Radio was played, cayenne pepper was sprinkled down by the entrance. Tracks were in the cayenne pepper. It moved the paper by the radio. Flies started to appear, so we wondered if a baby was dead in there. :(

Night 2:

No newspaper was moved.  

Night 3: 

Travis put all purpose flour around the hole. This was again just to see if there were prints. No prints!

He's going to lightly put dirt in the hole, and sprinkle Coyote Urine around the hole entrance and exit. 

I'm so surprised that the feral cat that hangs out in our backyard didn't kill the groundhog! 

Have you ever had to get rid of some type of pest? How did you do it?

Poison was our last resort, but if we had to, we would have used it. 

Update: After a few days of no groundhog it's back. Travis refuses to give it poison, so more radio, and he's repeating what he did before. I just want it gone.

STAR Ultrasonic Pest Repeller, Pest Control Repellent Review

I just got STAR Ultrasonic Pest Repeller, Pest Control Repellent to review.

We don't really have a pest problem in our house, but my husband's work does. They keep getting mice. They've been trying to do whatever they can to eliminate the problem. It just seems to linger. You may be thinking, Why do you care? Well the answer to that is, sometimes my kids go into work with him. The owner's grandson is there a lot too. With STAR Ultrasonic Pest Repeller it's safe for kids to be around. I really honestly do not blame his work. They have tried getting rid of the mice. Once they are in, they populate. The problem persists.

I suppose I could find a use for it if it didn't go to my husband's work. We have spiders downstairs from time to time. This pest repeller helps with spiders too!

There is 2 in a set. You can get this set on Amazon for $24.99. That's not too bad of a price. Especially considering that this is safe for kids to be around! They claim that this will be all you'll need to buy - ever! You may end up saving money because no traps will have to be bought.

It plugs into the wall. Here's a front and back view:

Front

Back

No Dangerous Poisons: 

Protect your home and facilities from unwanted pests without using any dangerous poisons, chemicals, sprays or traps that can harm you, your kids, and pets. It creates a pest block. It creates a shield by ultra-powerful deep penetrating electromagnetic waves, which prevents insects and pests from entering your home. This patented technology cause's in-wall wiring to send electromagnetic pulse signals. The signals prevent pests from passing through your home walls. Outdoor rodents, pests and insects will no longer try entering the home or business.

What does STAR Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Effectively Repel: 

• Rats
• Mice
• Ants
• Roaches
• Spiders
• Other Bugs

I remember when I lived in Savannah, Georgia roaches were so bad! Even rich people may possibly have a roach problem.

Satisfaction Guarantee:

Use the STAR Ultrasonic Pest Repeller for 60 days. If our Ultrasonic pest control Repeller does not help eliminate your pest problem, they will refund 100% of your purchase. No questions asked.

Safe and Easy to Use:

It's time to throw away the harmful chemicals, poisons, and traps typically used in households and by pest control companies. The Repeller Naturally drives pests out but not killing them. No need to clean up dead insects and rodents. The Pest Repeller creates an uncomfortable environment for pests so they simply leave typically after a few short weeks of use. On the other hand it makes a great environment for you and your family.

Have you ever had a pest problem in your home?

Disclaimer: I received STAR Ultrasonic Pest Repeller, Pest Control Repellent to review. I wrote this post, and was not influenced at all with an opinion. I only review things that I find interesting, or that would benefit my readers or family.