Redwood trees being scratched by squirrels - what to do?

Katie

See if these ideas help you out! if not get in touch with your local county extension service and see what they recommend.

Redwood tree losing bark to squirrels - Ask an Expert

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Jul 31, 2016 - One of our two 30 year old redwood trees in the back yard has had its barked stripped quite extensively by squirrels. I originally...

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scratching Squirrel attack on Dawn Redwood in Urban and Community Forestry

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Jan 26, 2009 - 20 posts - ‎16 authors

Besides I can not get to the whole tree and squirrels can climb to the tree from other trees nearby. ... Sadly, I think the Redwood tree may be too far gone to save since .... The reds keep them at bay and seem more aggressive.

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scratching How to Keep Squirrels Away - Mike's Backyard Nursery

1. mikesbackyardnursery.com/2013/08/how-to-keep-squirrels-away/
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Jun 29, 2015 - When wondering how to keep squirrels away from your garden, you will ... nuts or berries that fall from trees so squirrels are not lured in by the ...... to try the cayenne pepper with the hopes that they WILL scratch their eyes out!!

Tell them to stop LOL (sorry, couldn't resist, they're such cute little critters, even if they are naughty)

Wrap the trunk as far up as you can with chicken wire. Squirrels cant scrape through the wire. And the chick wire can be used again in the future. Good luck, Cheryl. ☺️