Squirrel Control Methods
Squirrels are one of a wide assortment of garden pests. They can be quite
persistent as they readily climb up, through, and over just about every obstacle
you make to keep them out. Not only do they pester your gardens, but
they are a nuisance at the bird feeders as well.
Home owners and home gardeners struggle to both control their population,
and to keep them away from plants, vegetables, and the bulbs you so carefully
planted for next spring.
Here are some tips and ideas that you can try in the war against the squirrel:
1. Trapping: Hav-a-hart traps are an effective means of ridding your
area of squirrels. The upside is once you trap them, you are rid of them
for a while. The downside is you are only rid of them for a while. Eventually,
new ones find their way into the empty territory vacated by the squirrels
you trapped. But ah, how wonderful it is while they are gone!
Important: Before you trap squirrels or any other animals, make sure
to check your local laws. Strange as it seems, some localities allow you
to trap animals and pests, but do not allow you to transfer or release an
animal into another area. In these cases, the local animal control office
must be notified.
Tip: Put walnuts or peanut butter into the traps. These are very effective
in attracting them into the trap.Squirrels find them irresistible.
2. Pepper Sprays Pepper sprays and other sprays will discourage
them. One taste or smell, and they may scurry to your neighbor's garden.
Apply sprays on plants and fruit. But use caution on vegetables, as a residual
"Pepper" taste could linger. Apply every one to two weeks, and after a
rain.
Find a quick and easy Pepper spray recipe
3. Fences and screens: These have a limited effectiveness. If the
plant can be completely screened, you will keep squirrels out. In most cases
this is impractical, and it is also not aesthetically pleasing.
4. Cats: A natural predator that will help keep them away, only if
the cat is a good hunter.
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