Johnsons 5 Squirrels and Chipmunks 0

Our backyard is amazing! Shaded in the summer, full of gorgeous leaves in the fall, complete with beautiful, and expensive landscaping. We LOVE it! That said we want to keep it that way. Unfortunately, with the number of chipmunks, squirrels and rabbits that we have a lot of our grasses, hostas etc. don't stand a chance in the summer. This year we decided to take matters into our own hands.

On Saturday we headed to Lowe's and purchased a trap called "Have a Heart." It allows you to bait and catch the little guys and then release them. Since we have the State Game lands about 2 minutes from our house, it's a win-win for everyone. We put the trap out on Saturday afternoon and Sunday during the day, and we already have caught 3 chipmunks and 2 squirrels! I am amazed the thing is actually working!

We still have lot's of the little guys to capture, but hey, it's a start!

Here is a photo of Brad and Madeline releasing one of the "chippy's" in the State Game lands. If you look closely, Mr. Chipmunk is a few inches in front of the trap, ready to run!