Let’s talk about what is probably a non-politically correct subject, chipmunk control. The best method for chipmunk control is trapping with a live trap. Buy one with at least a 5″ x 5″ opening, preferably with a trap door on the back also. The trap door on the back allows for extermination if that is what you wish. If you simply want to relocate them, take them at least 5 miles away. (Those folks that live where you dump them will really appreciate your gift. Be prepared to run!)
Though you can use bait in the trap we find that the chipmunks can’t resist walking into an empty trap placed in their runways if the trap is the correct size. In general, your cats and dogs can possibly keep the chipmunks and other rodents at bay unless you have had a population explosion. Then your pets simply won’t keep ahead of the new generations.
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