Tips on controlling Refuse Barrel damage
caused by squirrels and other pests
Since the inception of automated refuse collection system, squirrels have damaged the lids of about 100 barrels town wide. Residents with damaged lids can contact the towns refuse contractor, Paine’s Inc. at 658-9481, to report the damage and have the top replaced.
Here is a list of some precautions, deterrents and remedies residents can use to minimize damage to barrels:
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Repeated issues are usually the same pest
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Place the barrel inside your garage or a shed if possible
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Double bag refuse to limit the odor attraction to the pest
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Place a rag with or spray on the top with ammonia or inside the barrel to create an offensive odor. Use caution around children or pets.
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Purchase an over the counter repellant for the specific pest
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Trap and relocate offending pest
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Seek the services of a professional wild life relocater or exterminator
Here are a few sites that supply does it yourself material and advice dealing with pests:
WWW.Critter-Repellant.com
WWW.HavaHart.Com
WWW.Wildlifecontrolsupplies.com
WWW.Doyourownpestcontrol.com
