How to get rid of desert squirrels?
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Hi! I looked it up and found this. Hope it helps!
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/home-remedies-eradicating-gophers-ground-squirrels-77875.html
This link may help:
https://www.organiclesson.com/get-rid-of-squirrels/
They are drawn by food, that has to be eliminated, once you have done that, be aware you may have neighbors who think they are adorable and feed them.
Here's a post that might help https://www.smithspestmanagement.com/how-to-keep-california-ground-squirrels-out-of-your-yard
Clear the area area of any brush piles and destroy any burrows. I would recommend traps and relocate them.
Apple Cider Vinegar
This is the most popular choice amongst gardeners for repelling squirrels. It smells stronger than other types of vinegar and can be easily applied as it does not cause any damage when it is sprayed directly onto plants.
Squirrels do not like the smell of vinegar, and because it is easy to obtain and cheap, it has become a favourite home remedy amongst many gardeners for deterring squirrels.
They do not like the smell because they have more sensitive noses than us, and the pungent acidity of the vinegar is very off-putting.
You could try something like this: https://amzn.to/3jOKzve
You can try using cayenne pepper and sprinkle is around where you want these squirrels to avoid.
Hello For the best local professional advice you might wish to consider local advice by contacting your cooperative extension. These offices are manned by volunteer master gardeners on site there waiting to answer the communities questions that know your local situation quite well. Landscaping pests fall under their umbrella.
Master gardeners are required to volunteer back designated hours ( plus continuing education) each year to maintain MG certification -this community outreach and education is their goal.
Sprinkle cayenne pepper, pepper flakes and garlic around your yard and garden, being sure to saturate the areas that squirrels frequent the most. If you have fruit or nut trees, make sure to clean your yard often.
Here are 10 ways to get rid of them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOC5JljIwKw