Chipmunk problem

[Amyrae886]

So for the last couple years I’ve had a chipmunk problem. Yes! It started with me! I thought they were so cute and I was feeding them! Then when they started going into my basement that I have off my garage. I knew I had a problem And now that I haven’t fed them peanuts in 2 years I still have this problem! They find little tiny spots in my waterfall in between the rocks to burrow and they get into the liner. And go under that. Last year cause of this I had over a $600 water bill since I needed to keep putting water in my pond. Till I found the problem. Put a large piece of liner on top and rebuilt my waterfall ( a whole day job) and we were good. Now that I restarted my pond. The water is going down again. Not nearly as bad though. And I did see those now ugly rodents!! Coming from my rocks at the falls. So I’m pretty sure they did it again. But it’s just not as bad yet. I have to tear it apart again. But what can I do to stop this? I can’t be the only one with this problem. I can’t stand them anymore!! Lol

 

[bagsmom]

Oh man! I think your problem answers a dilemma I have had. To use concrete cloth or not. I guess I need to! It sounds like the Aquascape folks are really recommending it in areas with ground-burrowing rodents. I have chipmunks, too! I really don't need the huge expense added to my total - but I may have to bite the bullet and do it. You can purchase it from Aquascape but it is very expensive. I haven't had any luck finding another source, though.

 

[bagsmom]

One thought, though. Is it possible that in the re-build of your waterfall, you might have an area with a little leakage - just due to the construction? I have read in this forum over and over that waterfalls are great places for sneaky leaks! Maybe this time, it isn't due to critters? Have you looked for wet areas around the falls? Fingers crossed you find it and that it isn't a super expensive fix.

 

[GBBUDD]

So for the last couple years I’ve had a chipmunk problem. Yes! It started with me! I thought they were so cute and I was feeding them! Then when they started going into my basement that I have off my garage. I knew I had a problem And now that I haven’t fed them peanuts in 2 years I still have this problem! They find little tiny spots in my waterfall in between the rocks to burrow and they get into the liner. And go under that. Last year cause of this I had over a $600 water bill since I needed to keep putting water in my pond. Till I found the problem. Put a large piece of liner on top and rebuilt my waterfall ( a whole day job) and we were good. Now that I restarted my pond. The water is going down again. Not nearly as bad though. And I did see those now ugly rodents!! Coming from my rocks at the falls. So I’m pretty sure they did it again. But it’s just not as bad yet. I have to tear it apart again. But what can I do to stop this? I can’t be the only one with this problem. I can’t stand them anymore!! Lol

YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE no POCKETS UNDER OVER AROUND ANY ROCKS when you build your wall fill in the voids with gravel concrete or even waterfall foam .

 

[GBBUDD]

Oh man! I think your problem answers a dilemma I have had. To use concrete cloth or not. I guess I need to! It sounds like the Aquascape folks are really recommending it in areas with ground-burrowing rodents. I have chipmunks, too! I really don't need the huge expense added to my total - but I may have to bite the bullet and do it. You can purchase it from Aquascape but it is very expensive. I haven't had any luck finding another source, though.

try talking to a masonry supply house and a special order.
Or someone who sells culvert pipe.
it's not cheap stuff is right 3.5 feet wide by 30 feet and it's 700 plus shipping

https://www.underwaterwarehouse.com/pond-liner-and-sealants/underlayment/rock-pads/aquascape-concrete-cloth-roll-3-5-ft-x-30-ft/