On Chipmunks

I had no idea that Chipmunks were so intelligent. Apparently getting rid of them is no small chore. Don't worry, this website is looking out for you.

First, don't be fooled by their appearance:

In most cases, the first signs of chipmunks are welcomed. These small animals are both cute and innocent looking. Most people like to watch them as they forage for food and move about in the yard. But don't let their harmless looks charm you. Chipmunk infestations can quickly grow out of control and once established, they can be difficult to remove!

Once you have accepted the danger they present, you have several options. Apparently chipmunks are incredibly selective animals, but they just can't say no to a helping of Trapper's Choice Pecan Paste:

Chipmunks are fussy and only seem to like tasty and selective foodstuff generally not available in a "bait" form.... Chipmunks are more finicky and may readily hoard bait placements for a later date.... [So if you want to poison them] you may try mixing it with bird seed, [but] it is very likely the local chipmunks will simply hoard your bait placements. If you want them to consume the product quickly, mix the Liquid Poison with TRAPPERS CHOICE PECAN PASTE. This paste is rich with nuts, oils and sugars. Chipmunks can not resist eating it immediately.

And don't try to insult their intelligence (or ability to evolve):

Although you may get an animal or two [with a rat trap], the rest of the population will quickly learn to avoid them.... [And] typically, the chipmunks which inherently are coy enough to escape pets reproduce and their offspring inherit these same qualities which allow them to survive as well.

But wait, lest you despair over their infestation, they are not invincible. Apparently they are very easy to trap... as long as you are using Trappers Choice Pecan Paste! Of course! But once you trap them:

You'll have to cart the animals at least 5 miles away before releasing them. Chipmunks can travel several miles so make sure you don't give them a chance to get back to your property.

And in case you hadn't thought of it yet:

Remember, you can also destroy them if you want to be completely sure they won't return.

Don't just kill them. Destroy them. There's an interesting approach.

(Portions of this post were contributed by Mrs. Qahal)