The sprinkler idea doesn't seem to have any effect. I have a tall sprinkler head at each of the four corners. I've seen them out there hunting in heav...

I tried using an animal trap wrapped with tape and hooked to a chain underwater. It caught one, then I didn't know what to do with it. I wrapped newsp...

@zander Actually, they are Koi. A Japanese version of what we call Carp. They have been bred for color and after some 4000 years, the japs have turned...

@zander Great idea, I will definitely try that. They may learn to avoid landing there, like ignoring the radio, but it is worth the try.

My first suggestion is SLOW DOWN! When you set a deadline for completion, you immediately add a big factor for failure, either immediately or worse, w...

I'm 81 also and am realizing much more free time since my VERY slow progress into retirement. Now, if I could just reduce the numbers of doctor appoin...

@zander Considered, but I'll leave the electric fence as a last option. I'm trying hard to find a solution that won't trash the view of this pond / ya...