On Fri, 31 Aug 2001, Lucy Sperlin wrote:

> "...If you want to get rid of them humanely, go to a agricultural farm
> supply and get a couple of fake owls and place them in conspicuous spots
> in your yard and the squirrels will disappear."
>
> I assume the same would be true in your attic.

Only, I fear, until the squirrels get used to the fake owls.  Or the fake
snakes, which will also work -- for a while.  Or the taped owl hoots.
Squirrels ain't dumb, and it will not be long before you see them perching
on top of the owls and snakes and chit-chattering their defiance at the
world in general and humankind in particular.

Mario Rups
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