But tree squirrels do annoy--and even scare--some people with their antics. On her good days, Dr. Squirrel is a well-behaved creature that scampers merrily across the lawn and takes peanuts from my hand so gently and so carefully, making sure the peanut is not a finger (peanuts and fi...
Not only is the presence of squirrels unsanitary, but they can also cause extensive damage to your home. Repair bills cost anywhere from$150 to $1,500. Squirrel lawn damage includes digging and chewing, as well as yellow patches due to urination. Squirrel damage to the roof can include chew...
Look for shallow digging and holes around plants, small bites on vegetables (particularlytomatoes), seed heads that have been nibbled, whole plants that have disappeared (!), and digging evidence in your plant containers. These are all signs that Mr. Squirrel has been paying you a visit and ...
lawns and flower beds. They can also cause damage when they burrow under driveways and other structures. If you discover holes in the ground around your garden or lawn and suspect you have armadillo or
these dummies have been shown to work on various wild animals. You could throw an owl in a tree, a hawk on your roof, or even snakes in the lawn - these can all work as a deterrent in the fight against the nuisance wild animal. Finally, have you thought about using cayenne pepper?