During the cold winter months, squirrels behave like humans do, looking for a warm, protected space to nest. They don’t like the elements and prefer an undisturbed place to take shelter, which is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trim tree limbs at least 8 feet from your roof to stop squirrels from climbing onto it. Install chimney caps and cover vents with ...

I love encouraging wildlife into my backyard, squirrels included. But when they start to dig huge holes in my beautiful containers and the raised beds, it's hard not to get frustrated about the damage ...

To keep squirrels out of bird feeders, using bird seed coated in hot pepper oil is an effective solution. When using pepper-treated seed, wear gloves and avoid making your own mixture to prevent ...

Squirrels are becoming more active in North Carolina — and your car’s engine could become their next chew toy. Squirrels are attracted to cars because they can provide nesting spots, and they chew ...

Watching birds visit your backyard feeder brings joy to countless homeowners, but when acrobatic squirrels monopolize the food supply, frustration quickly sets in. These persistent rodents can empty a ...

Mr. D. discusses how to control squirrels, and Carol Reese talks about flowering perennials. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison ...

Squirrels: Are they just rats with better PR? Be advised that this is not safe reading material for squirrel lovers, or even squirrel apologists. In my opinion, squirrels are worse than rats—smarter, ...

Q: I have two pecan trees in my rear yard. I have tried everything I can think of to keep squirrels from climbing the trees and eating pecans while they are still green. Is there anything I can do to ...