Critter damage

[swiftm]

I opened my Bimini for the first time last Monday. It was full of acorn shells and two 3 inch holes were chewed in the top - one near each side at the curve, but not in the cover itself. Chipmunks I guess. It is at the canvas shop now getting patched. I put dryer sheets, mothballs and damp rid in/on it when the pontoon is shrink wrapped for the winter. I haven't had that problem before and guess I'll be taking it off in future years. Any ideas of something else I can do to keep critters out? Pictures in my gallery. I can't seem to get my pictures small enough to post here.

 

[Jack M]

Guess ,I better open mine . It has only been opened once and , that was to see how it worked .

 

[Resqu2]

No idea on a deterent but wanted to say that sux and I hate that happened to you.

 

[BigKahuna]

http://blog.critter-repellent.com/simple-pesky-critters-rv-camper-boat-vehicles-storage/

I am a big advocate of mothballs. I have used it for years since mice got in my old bowrider and chewed up my dock lines but I guess it didn't work for you......I came across this..........

 

[lakeliving]

Ouch. Sorry to hear about that.

 

[BulldogsCadillac]

I opened my Bimini for the first time last Monday. It was full of acorn shells and two 3 inch holes were chewed in the top - one near each side at the curve, but not in the cover itself. Chipmunks I guess. It is at the canvas shop now getting patched. I put dryer sheets, mothballs and damp rid in/on it when the pontoon is shrink wrapped for the winter. I haven't had that problem before and guess I'll be taking it off in future years. Any ideas of something else I can do to keep critters out? Pictures in my gallery. I can't seem to get my pictures small enough to post here.

Once they are in your gallery, just click on the "my media" button at the top of this dialog box and choose "gallery images" click on each you want to add, then "finished" on bottom

 

[fastmnstealth]

http://blog.critter-repellent.com/simple-pesky-critters-rv-camper-boat-vehicles-storage/

I am a big advocate of mothballs. I have used it for years since mice got in my old bowrider and chewed up my dock lines but I guess it didn't work for you......I came across this..........

Have you ever smelled mothballs?  Yes?

....How'd you get their little legs apart?

Real knee slapper! LOL.    Oldie but a goodie

 

[lakeliving]

And I bet you had grape nuts for breakfast didn't you?????

 

[Bamaman]

I have chipmunks at my lake house, and they are truly a product of the devil--not cute little guys.

Whenever  I need to get rid of any bug or critter, I go to BugSpray.com for the answers:

http://bugspray.com/articles98/chipmunks.html

When you want to really get rid of chipmunks, go with the trap that electrocutes the little bastards.

 

[lakeliving]

Tell us what you really think about them!

 

[Rockie69]

ALVIN!!!!!

 

[Larson1865]

This past fall I decided to take my bimini top and cover off and store in my house. It only took about ten minutes to put back on this spring. I am not taking any chances.

 

[swiftm]

The canvas shop got my holes repaired quicker than they said they would get to it. Picked it up last Thursday. 2 - 6 inch patches, $35. Wanted it on for company for the 4th so I still need to finish cleaning it. Pleased with the result. Picture in gallery. Still don't have computer to try posting picture here. Don't see the suggested links for doing so on my iPad.