To dissuade squirrels from foraging in your peach tree, or any other tree, your main goal is to make the tree less inviting or to make it inaccessible. Create a Physical Barrier To keep squirrels from climbing
Squirrels are notorious pests when it comes to stealing bird food. Here are three ways to keep squirrels out of bird feeders.
Raccoons are not experts at hunting prey, but they may at times catch and consume young mice, birds, squirrels, beetles, grasshoppers, and worms. However, raccoons often feed on human food waste from trash cans. Raccoons are infamous for raiding trash cans to scavenge for human food scraps....
One type of cat-proof fencing uses a slanted wire panel or chain link along the top of a standard fence. Cat owners slant the panel inward to keep their cats from getting over the fence, but you could install it slanting outward to keep cats from jumping or climbing into your yard. The...
Unfortunately, growing extra vegetables to “feed” the squirrels does not usually work; squirrels will simply plow through your produce and bring their friends! Is your yard covered in nuts and acorns from trees? If so, your place is squirrel heaven! You can either accept that your yard will...
Okay, now onto how to keep squirrels out of the garden… Part 2. Habitat Modification Prune Branches If you have large trees around your yard, you might need to consider pruning back a few long branches to strategically reduce squirrel’s access to your home. ...
Here are tips to prevent clogging and damage to your gutters; How to Prevent Gutter Clogging and Damage from Trees Strategic Planting When planting trees, consider the type of trees and their location. This directly affects shade and the distribution of leaves on your property. It will also ens...
Nick and the rest of the crew provided excellent service, explained in detail everything that they were going to do, including photos of all the areas, were on time, and did a thorough job of evicting families of squirrels in my attic, and making sure all entrances that they were using ...
In some parts of the world they are revered and protected; in other places they are captured and eaten for dinner. One thing is certain: They’re everywhere.
Chipmunks are adept at climbing wood posts. But thin, smooth metals are a challenge to climb for them. Another measure I find useful is using tight-fitting baffles. A baffle is meant to thwart squirrels from jumping onto the feeder. However, chipmunks can squeeze through the small gaps ...