Squirrels in the garden are rather dangerous. They can uproot planted seeds or ruin growing vegetables. They also tend to snack on young seedlings, fruits and berries. In short, squirrels are a nuisance and cause many problems in your garden. Continue reading to know the ways of getting rid of squirrels in the garden.
- Fence your garden with a wire mess
As mentioned above squirrels will dig up bulb and tea off vegetables in search for foods. Sometimes even for fun. Therefore, you need to protect your garden from the entry of these creatures. Since they do not fly, fencing the garden with a mesh wire can help. While fencing, bury the mesh wire, at least, one foot on the ground. Squirrels will never dig under it.
- Use squirrel traps
There different brands of these traps. Buy the one that meets you needs and places it in the opening that they use to enter and leave their house. Ensure that you seal other all other alternative entry points. The squirrel will have no option other entering them cage.
- Use squirrel repellents
Visit the nearest home or garden store and buy repellents. These repellents are made using natural ingredients that will make squirrel stay away. Some are made using the squirrels’ predators. When sprayed around the garden, squirrel assumes the predator is around will, therefore, keep off from getting near the garden for fear of being attacked.
- Flood their burrows
The flood will keep the squirrel away. They will be forced to move far away to look for new homes, probably far from the garden. If they relocate near the backyard, follow them and flood their new homes again. In the end, they will be forced to move far from the backyard.
These are some of the most recommended methods of getting rid of squirrels from your garden. However, if infestation is too much, you can call certified and licensed wildlife removal officers from your area to help you out. As aforementioned, squirrels are nuisance creatures. They will destroy everything in you garden. Therefore, keep them off from your garden.