Grey Squirrels

Admin, I'm not sure whether this belongs in "Midlothian Issues" but the problem certainly extends into Midlothian.

Some of you might remember this story.

http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news/Penicuik-man39s-crusade-to-cull.4599899.jp

There seems to be some difference of opinion between people who actually like grey squirrels and sane people.

I happen to hate them.

However, much as I hate the destructive little b@st@rds, I also hate inflicting any unnecessary cruelty on them.

For like minded people, may I recommend the Springer Mk4 Fenn Trap, which you'll find here

www.lancenich.f9.co.uk

or the cheaper (but as far as I can see, exactly the same) Solway Mk 4 Spring Trap which you'll find here

http://solwayfeeders.com/

Ministry of Agriculture approved. Approved under the Spring Trap Approval (Scotland) Order. Entirely legal when used correctly.

At one point, I was killing (quickly, efficiently and humanely) one a day. Now it's about one a week, but, as a precaution against further damage to my house and garden, I still set the trap as a matter of routine.