Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2383352)

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

Originally Posted by NancyHolewin (Post 2383582)

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 (Post 2386560)

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.

Originally Posted by biggamefish1 (Post 2383122)

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.

Originally Posted by NancyEH (Post 2386560)

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.

Originally Posted by PugMom (Post 2386608)

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

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2383349)

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

Originally Posted by NancyEH (Post 2388911)

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.

Originally Posted by NancyEH (Post 2388911)

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.

Originally Posted by NancyEH (Post 2388911)

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.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2388983)

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.