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Gardening

Denninmi

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6. Carbon dioxide would work the same way.

Reply to bvar22 (Reply #5)

Sat May 26, 2012, 11:31 AM

May 2012

It's also heavier than air and toxic when concentrated. You could probably just buy a piece of dry ice at the store, drop it down the hole, pour in a bit of water, and seal up the entrance.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] NRaleighLiberal May 2012 OP

I got rid of one that way 2 years ago Viva_La_Revolution May 2012 #1

Your approach actually is similar to what I've done. Denninmi May 2012 #2

There's also the defensive option. My "mixture". HopeHoops May 2012 #3

The scourge of the garden! beac May 2012 #4

Carbon Monoxide may do the job. bvar22 May 2012 #5

Carbon dioxide would work the same way. Denninmi May 2012 #6

Did you ever capture or get rid of that groundhog? n/t dmr Jun 2012 #7

Hey pal! I thought it moved on...but alas.... NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #8

Yea, I prefer salad over peanut butter, too! dmr Jun 2012 #9

They are pretty tough...give them some time! tell them they'd better grow or else! NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #10

I've threatened to sing to 'em if they didn't perk up! dmr Jun 2012 #11