Chipmunks and Chipmunk Control

Please see our Resource Directory for links to retailers who sell many of the Chipmunk Control products mentioned below. The chipmunk is not a protected animal however a few species are approaching this status - please verify the protection status of your target animal with your local authorities prior to engaging in any chipmunk control methods.

Repellants
• The use of Bitrex, Thiram, or ammonium soap to coat seeds, flower bulbs, or plants has also been recognized as a deterrent in some areas. However they must be regularly reapplied and may not be used on plants intended for human consumption.
• Predator Odors (Coyote urine, Fox urine, etc.)
• Naphthalene flakes (moth ball flakes) are a recognized deterrent, however it must be used in such a large amount that indoors the odor emitted by the flakes may be overwhelming. This method is probably better suited to areas that are not consistently occupied.

Toxicants
• There are not currently any registered chipmunk control baits available on the market.

Fumigants
• Carbon monoxide from engine exhaust or agricultural cartridges.
• Aluminum phosphide

Trapping
• Many different types of both live and kill traps are currently available for chipmunk control.

Miscellaneous
• Shooting
• Professional abatement
• Owl box installation