Tree squirrels spend most of their time up in the tree tops, but come down to forage the ground for food. They build nests out of twigs and leaves inside hollow trees and in the crotch of branches. These high-wire acrobats love to feed on the sweet vegetables and fruits in gardens when...
Squirrels are members of the Sciuridae family. They can grow up to 29 inches long with a maximum weight of 18 lbs. You can distinguish a squirrel from other rodents by its bushy tail and big eyes. In the wild, squirrels use trees for shelter and food. Unfortunately, this means that if ...
Squirrels are notorious pests when it comes to stealing bird food. Here are three ways to keep squirrels out of bird feeders.
Climbing and jumping come naturally to squirrels. Trees branches that are in close proximity to the house should be removed. Also, sheet metal can be used at the trunk of trees to prevent squirrels from climbing up. This would require the piece of sheet metal to be at least 2 feet high....
Raccoons have that cute masked bandit thing going for them and they're usually not aggressive, so you might be tempted to just ignore them when they're in your garden. Unfortunately, raccoons can carry rabies -- and if you have an intolerant cat, you mig
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. ...
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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...
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...
Here is an arsenal of ideas to keep small, nibbling, destructive mammals—squirrels, chipmunks, woodchucks (aka groundhogs) and rabbits—from destroying your precious vegetables.