Filling in rat holes
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I've been looking to move for 2+ years, I've put offers on 2 places, but my requirements are so specific it's difficult to find anything. I play music, often loudly, have 2 dogs, 2 cats, and garden. This is hard to find in the city.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
considered moving outside the city? longer drive = more gas but usually cheaper rent so it about evens out? That is what I do here and while this is not the windy city, I would think it wouldn't be THAT much different. You end up close to the same on money but out a little more time to cover the drive, However it could be worth it if you like a little more freedom of how you live.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning. A crisis on your part does not constitute one on mine.
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considered moving outside the city? longer drive = more gas but usually cheaper rent so it about evens out? That is what I do here and while this is not the windy city, I would think it wouldn't be THAT much different. You end up close to the same on money but out a little more time to cover the drive, However it could be worth it if you like a little more freedom of how you live.
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning. A crisis on your part does not constitute one on mine.
I've considered it, but Ms. Wiz is definitely against it. I would have a lot less time, and I think my commuting costs could get pricey. All of my hobbies would require me to stay in the city after work, and most weekend nights and some weekend days. I am still open to collar burbs (near burbs) but they are pretty much the same as where I live now (standard 25' by 125' lots).
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
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So the rats in my back yard have gotten out of control. There must be about 10-20 of them that have built a next under my garage and under my back porch. Kill traps are not the best option since we have other wildlife, squirrels and bunnies, and they frankly don't make traps large enough for these rats. My neighbor has started placing rat poison in their holes, in my yard, without my permission, only telling me once my dog tried to retrieve a bag of it from the hole. He has also placed a bag near my garden. I could easily shoot them on site with my .22 pellet gun, but given local laws, I'd be in jail forever. Anyways, my question is, what is the best way to fill in the holes? Is there an expanding foam that I can spray in there that will solidify and seal them off? Since I can't stop my neighbor from poisoning the holes I'd like to seal the poison into the holes so my dogs don't get to it.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
Then your only option is to shoot them as you see them. I recommend either a pellet gun (not so accurate), or a .22 rifle that can reliably shoot sub-sonic ammo. The smaller the load, the softer the report, so neighbors probably won't hear you. One last piece of advice - don't bother dressing like Rambo, because it won't intimidate the rats. I eradicated a family of squirrels with a pellet gun a few years back. They had taken to stripping our new deck in the back yard for nesting material. Six tree rats met their maker as a result, and out of a tin of 300 pellets, I still have 293 pellets.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
Then your only option is to shoot them as you see them. I recommend either a pellet gun (not so accurate), or a .22 rifle that can reliably shoot sub-sonic ammo. The smaller the load, the softer the report, so neighbors probably won't hear you. One last piece of advice - don't bother dressing like Rambo, because it won't intimidate the rats. I eradicated a family of squirrels with a pellet gun a few years back. They had taken to stripping our new deck in the back yard for nesting material. Six tree rats met their maker as a result, and out of a tin of 300 pellets, I still have 293 pellets.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997I would light them up with subsonic ammo in my Model 41. The yard is about 25 x 30 so it wouldn't even be fair, but man I'd be in jail for life if anyone saw me. I have a 22 pellet rifle, but the thing is not subsonic, it's louder than my Model 41.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
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So the rats in my back yard have gotten out of control. There must be about 10-20 of them that have built a next under my garage and under my back porch. Kill traps are not the best option since we have other wildlife, squirrels and bunnies, and they frankly don't make traps large enough for these rats. My neighbor has started placing rat poison in their holes, in my yard, without my permission, only telling me once my dog tried to retrieve a bag of it from the hole. He has also placed a bag near my garden. I could easily shoot them on site with my .22 pellet gun, but given local laws, I'd be in jail forever. Anyways, my question is, what is the best way to fill in the holes? Is there an expanding foam that I can spray in there that will solidify and seal them off? Since I can't stop my neighbor from poisoning the holes I'd like to seal the poison into the holes so my dogs don't get to it.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
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Then your only option is to shoot them as you see them. I recommend either a pellet gun (not so accurate), or a .22 rifle that can reliably shoot sub-sonic ammo. The smaller the load, the softer the report, so neighbors probably won't hear you. One last piece of advice - don't bother dressing like Rambo, because it won't intimidate the rats. I eradicated a family of squirrels with a pellet gun a few years back. They had taken to stripping our new deck in the back yard for nesting material. Six tree rats met their maker as a result, and out of a tin of 300 pellets, I still have 293 pellets.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Six tree rats met their maker as a result, and out of a tin of 300 pellets, I still have 293 pellets.
wah? :omg: :wtf: :confused: You missed?
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
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So the rats in my back yard have gotten out of control. There must be about 10-20 of them that have built a next under my garage and under my back porch. Kill traps are not the best option since we have other wildlife, squirrels and bunnies, and they frankly don't make traps large enough for these rats. My neighbor has started placing rat poison in their holes, in my yard, without my permission, only telling me once my dog tried to retrieve a bag of it from the hole. He has also placed a bag near my garden. I could easily shoot them on site with my .22 pellet gun, but given local laws, I'd be in jail forever. Anyways, my question is, what is the best way to fill in the holes? Is there an expanding foam that I can spray in there that will solidify and seal them off? Since I can't stop my neighbor from poisoning the holes I'd like to seal the poison into the holes so my dogs don't get to it.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
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I have considered smoke bombs. My neighbor is pretty shell-shocked from the war still, so if I'm going to light fireworks, I need to give him a good warning. I'm pretty sure my place would burn down though.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
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wizardzz wrote:
There must be about 10-20 of them that have built a next under my garage
They built a NeXT? Those are some smart rodents. Hire those bastards.
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I'm dealing with that problem now. It took me a while to get my foundation and siding sealed up with this: Great stuff[^] The neighbors had a construction refuse pile that they just cleared out so now the critters are hiding all over the yard. He's trying fox urine to scare them away. I'm probably going to stick a trap in a box with a rat sized hole in it.
Curvature of the Mind now with 3D
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I would light them up with subsonic ammo in my Model 41. The yard is about 25 x 30 so it wouldn't even be fair, but man I'd be in jail for life if anyone saw me. I have a 22 pellet rifle, but the thing is not subsonic, it's louder than my Model 41.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
considered an air cartridge powered pellet pistol/rifle? almost totally silent yet still enough punch to take out a rat. have to be somewhat close range though..
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning. A crisis on your part does not constitute one on mine.
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considered an air cartridge powered pellet pistol/rifle? almost totally silent yet still enough punch to take out a rat. have to be somewhat close range though..
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning. A crisis on your part does not constitute one on mine.
my pellet rifle is single shot and spring powered. If I knew I were buying it for this, I would have gone lower power (subsonic). I can't really discharge anything within the city without risking a life sentence though. It would be risky, but I could snipe from a covered position on my porch without drawing neighbor's attention, but it's not worth it. Last night I cornered a bugger and got so close I could have hacked him with a machete, which I've considered buying.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Six tree rats met their maker as a result, and out of a tin of 300 pellets, I still have 293 pellets.
wah? :omg: :wtf: :confused: You missed?
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
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my pellet rifle is single shot and spring powered. If I knew I were buying it for this, I would have gone lower power (subsonic). I can't really discharge anything within the city without risking a life sentence though. It would be risky, but I could snipe from a covered position on my porch without drawing neighbor's attention, but it's not worth it. Last night I cornered a bugger and got so close I could have hacked him with a machete, which I've considered buying.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
alternate solution with a bag of small steel ball bearings..
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning. A crisis on your part does not constitute one on mine.
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my pellet rifle is single shot and spring powered. If I knew I were buying it for this, I would have gone lower power (subsonic). I can't really discharge anything within the city without risking a life sentence though. It would be risky, but I could snipe from a covered position on my porch without drawing neighbor's attention, but it's not worth it. Last night I cornered a bugger and got so close I could have hacked him with a machete, which I've considered buying.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
Slingshots. You can get info on how to shoot them accurately on the web. If that's not an option, build a small but powerfulchemical laser and mount it on a radio-controlled offroad truck.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 -
alternate solution with a bag of small steel ball bearings..
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning. A crisis on your part does not constitute one on mine.
Never used one on game, is it quick/clean/humane, or will I have to finish it with a stick or have a rat hole with a disabled parking spot in front of it. I can borrow one from cousins on Sunday.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
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So the rats in my back yard have gotten out of control. There must be about 10-20 of them that have built a next under my garage and under my back porch. Kill traps are not the best option since we have other wildlife, squirrels and bunnies, and they frankly don't make traps large enough for these rats. My neighbor has started placing rat poison in their holes, in my yard, without my permission, only telling me once my dog tried to retrieve a bag of it from the hole. He has also placed a bag near my garden. I could easily shoot them on site with my .22 pellet gun, but given local laws, I'd be in jail forever. Anyways, my question is, what is the best way to fill in the holes? Is there an expanding foam that I can spray in there that will solidify and seal them off? Since I can't stop my neighbor from poisoning the holes I'd like to seal the poison into the holes so my dogs don't get to it.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
Your neighbor is a jerk. Even if you seal the holes, some of the rats will probably manage to dig out before they die. And if your dog eats a poisoned rat, the dog is doomed. Get an "adult" air gun - they're practically silent, and more than enough to execute a rat. If that's too risky from a legal standpoint, park your butt in front of the hole with speargun, crossbow, or a sharp pointed stick and sit there as long as it takes to eliminate them. As for the poison, toss the bags into the neighbor's yard and see how his dog likes the stuff.
Will Rogers never met me.
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Slingshots. You can get info on how to shoot them accurately on the web. If that's not an option, build a small but powerfulchemical laser and mount it on a radio-controlled offroad truck.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997Jesus, are you and gavin related, he literally just posted that. I've used them before, pretty accurately at short ranges. And my yard is small.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
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Jesus, are you and gavin related, he literally just posted that. I've used them before, pretty accurately at short ranges. And my yard is small.
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson
wizardzz wrote:
are you and gavin related
nope, but we are both south of the Mason-Dixon... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Programming is a race between programmers trying to build bigger and better idiot proof programs, and the universe trying to build bigger and better idiots, so far... the universe is winning. A crisis on your part does not constitute one on mine.
