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How To Get Rid Of Squirrels?
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squirrels are known for taking up
residence in various attics homes and
crawl spaces building nests and more
they also become a nuisance in backyards
and Gardens by consuming fruit and
vegetables infiltrating bird feeders and
chewing up tree bark however there are
simple ways to rid your yard of
squirrels and prevent them from getting
into your house before we get started
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notified number one don't feed them keep
in mind if you feed them they will come
when you leave food in your yard it
becomes fair game for all roaming
animals or creatures who already call
your property home take care not to
scatter plant seeds when hanging bird
feeders and throw food scraps into
composting bins to prevent the creation
of easy meal opportunities bird-watching
has the potential of attracting pests
especially squirrels with uneaten
birdseed so you should consider this
against how much you enjoy your hobby
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description number 2 remove all
attractants squirrels are lured in by
the sight and smell of nuts seeds and
fallen fruit this can be easily
prevented by regularly raking your yard
to remove leftovers from beneath trees
and bird feeders also ensure squirrels
are unable to access your trash by using
garbage cans with tight-fitting lids
number three scare them off
dogs and cats may be enough to prevent
squirrels from wrecking your yard
especially if your dog enjoys chasing
them off plastic owls are also helpful
if you don't have a dog when placed
around your property on fence posts or
even your roof containers of predator
urine such as wolf tiger or coyote urine
can always be obtained and utilized by
spraying around your yard and garden
predator scents scare many animals away
including deer rabbits and squirrels
this affordable option is permanent but
only needs another application after it
rains
number four spray them squirrels aren't
particularly fond of getting wet which
provides the opportunity of scaring them
off by the use of motion activated
sprinkler systems number five exclude
them prevents entry by blocking off a
squirrels favorite entry point into your
yard you may block their route along
utility wires by installing two foot
sections of plastic pipe onsen non
electrical wires when you slit the pipe
lengthwise and spread it open over the
wire it creates a tight rope situation
that tosses the squirrel to the ground
once they step onto the pipe it simply
spins around the wire preventing any
stability for a pesky squirrel to
utilize number six deter them when
you've been unable to keep ground
squirrels out of your yard you may
consider using squirrel baffles around
trees and plants consider installing a
two foot wide metal collar around the
trunk of your trees at least six to
eight feet off the ground squirrel
baffles may also be installed onto
feeder poles that keep the seat safe
additionally you can cover your plants
and netting or surround them with
fencing electric fences may be a further
deterrent small pieces of plastic bird
netting may be cut and wrapped around
ripening fruit heavyweight mulch in
addition to stones and decorative rocks
may be placed on the surface of the soil
to keep squirrels from digging out
flowerpots number seven repel them seeds
bulbs and flowers may be treated with a
taste repellent such as capsaicin or a
commercially available chemical
repellent these substances may need to
be reapplied once it rains repellents
shouldn't be used on any product you
plan to eat such as fruits and
vegetables minh's may also be planted
along the edge of your garden as
squirrels avoid the scent of peppermint
plants number eight plant flowers
squirrels hate squirrels dislike the
flavor of certain flowers such as Allium
hyacinth and snowdrops daffodils also
contain a toxin that renders them
inedible to all mammals which makes them
another type of deterrent planting these
bulbs in the springtime serves as a
deterrent in the future once they grow
in blue
number nine trapped them while the idea
of trapping live squirrels to rid your
yard of these pests may seem like an
easy solution it only helps temporarily
generally more squirrels arrive to
quickly take the place of trap squirrels
most states consider squirrels a game
species and they're protected by various
wildlife or hunting loss depending on
your location
trapping may be considered illegal check
with your state's Department of Fish &
Wildlife to further inquire about laws
within your area
number 10 keep them out of your home
when you notice issues with squirrels in
your backyard it's generally a sign of
bigger problems such as squirrels in
your home inspect the exterior of your
house by checking for damage around the
roof eaves and exterior walls of the
structure
squirrels utilize holes as points of
entry and exit storing food from your
yard within their nests promptly repair
any and all holes to prevent squirrels
from creating multiple entries determine
the level of activity throughout your
yard to better assess the methods in
which you may rid your property of
squirrels golf ball-sized or smaller
holes and flower beds as well as bite
marks on fruit and vegetables in your
garden or missing plants and tree bark
are all the results of squirrel damage
there are multiple steps mentioned in
this video in which you may prevent
squirrels from infiltrating your yard
and causing further damage
squirrel infestations can lead to damage
extending beyond your garden and
prevention is the best method in keeping
them out of your home by controlling
those in your yard
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