[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Framers have bulldozed most forests in Midwest. But, who cares about flyover states?

Actually in states like Wisconsin it was loggers who cut down the trees, which enabled farmers to plow the fields. Illinois was mostly prairie, no forests.

[NancyEH]

Thanks for all the input about my sandhill crane problem. We tried the motion detection water jet and it didn't work. We put down deer repellent and that didn't work. Our next move is putting rods and fishing line around our patio PLUS getting someone out to get rid of grubs and mole crickets. This has become "our mission" in life.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by NancyHolewin

All, I appreciate the various responses to my question. Some VERY amusing. No, I don't want to kill them and I do appreciate their grace, just not on my lawn. We already paid over $6000 for this new lawn and don't want to do it again. We already have a company treating the lawn for grubs and mole crickets, for several months now. Have ordered a motion detected sprinkler system which may help. Our present sprinkler system does not help so something more powerful may work. Am putting up a trail cam to verify when and how many come. Will let everyone know if this works.

Originally Posted by NancyEH

Thanks for all the input about my sandhill crane problem. We tried the motion detection water jet and it didn't work. We put down deer repellent and that didn't work. Our next move is putting rods and fishing line around our patio PLUS getting someone out to get rid of grubs and mole crickets. This has become "our mission" in life.

I'm assuming you're the same person posting with two different accounts - if I'm not, then sorry for the confusion.

In your previous post you said you've already been working with a company for the past few months to get rid of grubs and mole crickets. In your newest post you say you will be getting someone out NEXT (meaning, you haven't done this yet, it's a next step).

What happened with the company who's been doing it for the past few months?

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by biggamefish1

Set mouse traps out to stop them, lol just kidding. You have critter bugs in your lawn they are foraging on. Up your bug extermination to control this.

i agree, treat for grubs

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by NancyEH

Thanks for all the input about my sandhill crane problem. We tried the motion detection water jet and it didn't work. We put down deer repellent and that didn't work. Our next move is putting rods and fishing line around our patio PLUS getting someone out to get rid of grubs and mole crickets. This has become "our mission" in life.

now all you have to worry about will be the feral piglets, lol

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by PugMom

now all you have to worry about will be the feral piglets, lol

Roast feral piglet, anyone? Juicy and tender, smashed potatoes and gravy, collard greens!
Dang! Now I'm hungry !

[NancyEH]

Just discovered that the problem is NOT sandhill cranes but RACOONS. We saw them at night pulling up our lawn and we were able to scared them off. Have uses some DYI solutions to temporarily discourage them (ammonia set out in affected areas). But the permanent solution is trapping and removal. Very expensive. Any recommendation for wildlife abatement company would be appreciated.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Cherry bombs, M80s, and silver salutes was outlaws in late 60’s.

I'm old. I sometimes forget things (when it's convenient).
😉

[Velvet]

Glad that it wasn’t these beautiful birds that were responsible. Raccoons like grubs, must treat lawn for pests. No insects no raccoons. Works for me up north.They also don’t like the smell of ammonia.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by NancyEH

Just discovered that the problem is NOT sandhill cranes but RACOONS. We saw them at night pulling up our lawn and we were able to scared them off. Have uses some DYI solutions to temporarily discourage them (ammonia set out in affected areas). But the permanent solution is trapping and removal. Very expensive. Any recommendation for wildlife abatement company would be appreciated.

At our northern home we had a severe raccoon problem. I purchased a very large “have-a-heart” trap and baited it with peanut butter and sunflower seed and caught several of the pesky little buggers. Our neighbor, and several friends, have borrowed the trap and caught several as well. The traps work great, but there is still the issue of what to do with them after the catch. Let’s just say the most effective method isn’t consistent with the “have-a-heart” theme.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by NancyEH

Just discovered that the problem is NOT sandhill cranes but RACOONS. We saw them at night pulling up our lawn and we were able to scared them off. Have uses some DYI solutions to temporarily discourage them (ammonia set out in affected areas). But the permanent solution is trapping and removal. Very expensive. Any recommendation for wildlife abatement company would be appreciated.

Learn archery. That'll be your least-expensive option.

[Laurawilcox]

Hello Marge, we have St Augustine, but what did you learn to get rid of Bermuda please? Likely will work on ours. Thank you.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by NancyEH

Just discovered that the problem is NOT sandhill cranes but RACOONS. We saw them at night pulling up our lawn and we were able to scared them off. Have uses some DYI solutions to temporarily discourage them (ammonia set out in affected areas). But the permanent solution is trapping and removal. Very expensive. Any recommendation for wildlife abatement company would be appreciated.

try some Peppermint oil, critters HATE that stuff. mix about 1 gal of h2o to half tsp of oil. pour it around the areas you see them. it hasn't ruined my grass so far, lol, & it even repels snakes. i know WholeFoods has it for sure, but Sprouts may have it as well. i get mine from amazon "Radha Peppermint Oil.' that's the large size for big areas. after it rains, you will need to reapply. best of luck!

[NancyEH]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Glad that it wasn’t these beautiful birds that were responsible. Raccoons like grubs, must treat lawn for pests. No insects no raccoons. Works for me up north.They also don’t like the smell of ammonia.

We used ammonia for several days and it still did not work. In fact the critters walked right past the containers. Also tried commercial scent product that did not work. Our lawn people have applied anti-grub product twice. Now our latest attempt is placing plastic chicken wire on top of the targeted lawn areas. This seems to be working but the question is will this deter them permanently. Can't use the chicken wire forever.

[Lottoguy]

Pellet gun will do the job. When one goes down the rest will flee. Word will spread fast in the bird kingdom. "Avoid that house, the owner is nuts!"