disaster strikes

just nipped out to the shed to check what seeds i have left over from last year and i've been beaten to it. every packet shredded and cleaned out... except the parsley which i dont like anyway:dh:.
think its living under the shed judging by the dogs reaction.
question is, does it pose a risk to the veg plot? its literally 2ft away... with the new composter inbetween.
anybody got any tips on shifting the little bar steward and keeping it out?
i considered torching the begger but decided that would be counter productive and it's too cold to be sat out there with the rifle so i've settled on some beer bottle traps for now (luckly i had some mates round t'other day). any tips on bait seeing as its already had the seeds.


cheers,

mike.

 

Any edible bait will do but the best of all is apparently peanut butter (although I can't stand the smell of the stuff.)

Also, wear gloves when you're handling the bottles and bait because they'll shy away from your scent.

 

..and next year store seeds in tupperwear... or biscuit tins... with some of those silica gel sachets that come with new cameras and the like!

 

we have the same problem every year, they dont cause any trouble during the growing season, so i dont wanna kill them off anyway, (fed them last winter with birdfood)
as said before just make sure you store your seeds well protected,