If You Can't Beat 'em, Zap 'em!!
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"These cute but pesky rodents are a leading cause of unplanned outages.
They chew through power lines, fry themselves by completing electrical circuits and generally wreak havoc on power grids. Utility companies, always on the hunt for new ways to combat animals, ... what has long been a vexing problem.
If you can't beat 'em, zap 'em."
We have seen this time and time again. Squirrels causing blackouts all across this, (and other) country('s). This is one of the first steps in the human resistance, but many more must still follow.
I don't know what to make of this.
How the War is Affecting the Squirrels
Going Nuts."The state(FL) wildlife officials say they are getting numerous calls about squirrels that seem to be "going nuts," but officials say the odd behavior is actually a natural occurrence... Callers reported seeing squirrels rolling around on the ground and jumping in the air. Many say it looks like the animal have gone crazy."
It turns out that we are not the only ones that are having stress issues about this war. They may be playing games now, but the time will come when they will wake up from this "Going Nuts Play Time" and you know soldiers fight harder after having been on leave.
Plam Boy, we will miss you and ask you to stop by as often as you can to lend advice on the newest techniques to fight back against the squirrels at large.
Yes, I will be taking charge in PB's absence. But that does not mean that we can relax the attacks, the counter strikes. Not At All! We must take charge. Let your first kill this week be in remembrance of the great leader who started this all, Plam Boy. On wards and up wards! Stay strong, and don't give up anymore ground (or trees) to the vermin!!
Squirrel kamakazies, Palm Boy resigns
Story: "
A squirrel scampered into the bicycle wheel of an unlucky Finnish opera singer, causing him to fall, knock himself out and break his nose just ahead of the world premiere of a new opera. Esa Ruuttunen was pedalling his way to the Helsinki Opera House last month when the squirrel ran into his spokes.
The singer ended up concussed and in a local hospital, rather than at his rehearsals for the Finnish opera Kaarmeen hetki (Hour of the Serpent), which opens on September 15.
"He is not yet singing in rehearsals, but thinks he will be able to perform at the world premiere," Finnish National Opera spokeswoman Heidi Almi told Reuters.
The squirrel died in the accident."
This story works out great in so many ways. The squirrel accomplished his mission, which was apparently to defend his turf against the mind numbing effects of the opera, and the opera biker dude took the squirrel out, all the while enriching the local medical economy with a quick visit to the hospital. But, the show much go on, and with the succsesful killing of a squirell under its belt, I do believe this show may become a succes.
In other news, Palm boy has been assulted by a merciless barage of paperwork, deadlines, and weekly meetings. In view of these startling developments, the leadership of When Squirrels Attack is changing into much more capable hands. Introducing Joyzey, your new fearless leader. I shall now take the spot as cheif cheerleader and occasional poster, and continue a public war on squirrels.
Some helpful tips for hunting squirrel.
"To find squirrels when the season opens you need to pinpoint their food source. If you can locate hickory trees that are heavily laden with nuts, you are in great shape. Acorn-bearing oaks would be a prudent second choice. It is a bit early to judge this year’s mast crop, but both soft and hard mast look promising."
"REGULATIONS: Talk about a generous season! Squirrels can be hunted Sept. 2-Jan 31 and the daily limit is six. Next year, for the first time, there will be a June 2-23 season on select wildlife management areas. You can get the list of them in the Hunting & Trapping in Virginia booklet available at license agents."
For the rest of the story and more tips, click here.The limit is 6 per day in VA, check with your local County Extension Agent for more information about your area.
