Why not just trap the little pests...take them down the road to a park and let them go on their merry way!! Sounds so cruel giving any animal poison!!!!! letting them die a slow and painful death. Hey I've an idea........how about luring the little guys to your back porch with some nuts(that have been smothered in the Hottest Hot Sauce you have) maybe they won't want to stay around your place!!!! but remember to save the seasoned nuts for the squirrels! Just another solution....abit more humane~ Debra~