Re: New Squirrel House
I use Adams flea powder II for the squirrels. It is recommended for flea and lice and is made from pyrithiens and is safe to use. Sevin is good to like muffinsquirrel suggested.
If the bottom is vented than you may have to dust the box more frequently. I never put the powder directly on them...just a small amout on my hands and rub them together to spread it around, then stroke the squirrel to work it into their fur. That's only because they like the rub down!!!!
A friend of mine puts the powder in a paper towel and makes a pouch to place under the bedding. No more fleas!!!
Good luck on hanging the box! My hubby put a 20ft ladder in the back of his pick up to get our nest box way up the tree. He had the nest box & drill while climbing the ladder...I wished I took pics !!!!! However I did have the screws pre incerted and sticking though the back board just enough to bite into the tree and that helped a little. Keep us posted on the progress.
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Rebecca <
SC Wildlife Rehabilitator
I'm a squirrel watcher, I'm a squirrel watcher, watching squirrels go by, my my my!