Several days went by. We tried using a small humane trap baited with peanut butter and carrot. Nothing!
We tried opening a window after removing the screen. Nothing!
After all, how many days can a squirrel live without food and water?!
After five days, we found a service that traps animals that have entered homes. They agreed that the vent was the only reasonable hiding place.
They used a bigger trap, more peanut butter. Nothing.
Three more days went by. The trapper looked thoroughly through the room again. The only other possible option seemed to be another fireplace despite the screen being in place.
At this point, there was nothing to lose. The trap was moved closer to the fireplace. The next day, nothing.
We finally removed the screen from a window where the squirrel kept leaving its waste. The next morning, there were no new waste deposits. Wonderful! We waited a few more days to be sure that it was gone.
It seems to me that we have now met “Einstein the Squirrel”!
House guests do make for interesting albeit unwanted stories. Thanks for sharing!
Reminds me of the flying squirrel we had in our house when the kids left the screen door open.
Enjoyed your story.
Squirrels fo carry rabies and are dangerous.
All that ends well….is well! We once had a similar experience with a chipmunk, here in the backwaters of Minnesota. A live trap baited with apples, peanut butter and raisins did the trick. Shabbat Shalom!
You’re in good company. Have you seen NASA engineer, turned youtube sensation, Mark Rober vs. his neighborhood squirrels? Almost 1 billion people have watched squirrels outwit this famous engineer. Thanks for fun read :).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFZFjoX2cGg
I love Mark Rober. One of my grandchildren introduced me to his work. His efforts are fabulous but I love his monologue!