Removing Ground Squirrels
Discover effective methods for removing ground squirrels from your home or business. From your yard, landscapes or slope. Learn expert tips on trapping, baits, landscape modifications, and professional pest control services. Safeguard your landscapes and regain control over your ground squirrel infestation today!
Introduction:
Removing Ground squirrels, squirrels, or tree squirrels as they are known for from your property, can become a severe nuisance. You may have seen medium-large Burrows in your Slope, near or in your garden or lawn. This is a sign that you may be facing a squirrel infestation. In this article, we’ll discuss some effective tips to keep these burrowing pests off your property.
Understanding Ground Squirrels
It’s essential to understand their behavior, ground squirrels are burrowing rodents that can cause damage by burrowing holes and tunnels in your slope, garden, or landscaped areas in search of food and shelter. Squirrels are attracted to accessible food sources like fruits, vegetables, and nuts. This makes your property a prime location for food and shelter.
Natural Deterrents
One method to discourage ground squirrels is by using natural deterrents. By planting herbs like mint, rosemary, or lavender around your property, these plants release fragrances that ground squirrels find unpleasant.
Physical Barriers
By creating some physical barriers around your property, this can be a great method to keep ground squirrels out of specific areas. The use of wire mesh and expanding foam to enclose occupied burrows, or the use of a make shift electrical fence in vulnerable areas like gardens or flower beds is a great way to keep them out. If using Wire mesh Make sure the barrier extends below the surface that you would like to protect as this will prevent them from burrowing into your garden or flower bed areas.
Trapping Method
Traps can be baited with their favorite foods, Place traps in locations where squirrels have been seen. If you find an area to be inaccessible you can place traps near that area, as squirrels are scavengers and will find the trap. Check with your local, county, and state regulators before attempting this method, as some restrictions may apply on trapping.
Baiting
placing bait stations in certain locations will help eradicate the ground squirrel population very quickly. By regularly monitoring, refill bait stations on a as needed basis. Side note Please make sure to follow recommended guidelines to prevent unintended harm to other non-target animals.
Maintaining Your Property
A cluttered and unkempt property provides a great environment for ground squirrels it provides them with hiding spots and potential nesting sites. By Keeping your property well-maintained and removing debris. This will help reduce hiding areas and make your property less attractive to Ground Squirrels.
Conclusion
The removal of Ground Squirrels from your property requires a combination of strategies that address the underlying reasons. By understanding ground squirrel behavior and implementing deterrents, physical barriers, securing food sources, while using the baiting or trapping method where appropriate, you can reclaim your property. These tips can help you achieve proper eradication from ground squirrels around your property. If you have a ground squirrel infestation, contact Crosstown Pest Solutions today! We have the Knowledge an expertise to help you remove and eliminate ground squirrels from your property, to help Heal your property from these rodents.