Problems
Ground squirrels are troublesome pests for homeowners and gardeners alike. They forage above ground for their food, usually within a 75-yard radius of their burrows. Since their diet revolves around green grasses and plants, a ground squirrel can do serious damage to a lawn or garden. Most active during the day, the pests rob gardeners blind in broad daylight if not controlled.
Recognizing Ground Squirrel Damage
Most ground squirrel damage to gardens revolves around the destruction of food-bearing and ornamental plants. Grains and nut and fruit trees, like apple, orange, and walnut, are especially vulnerable. Ground squirrels will devour vegetables in their seedling stage and damage young shrubs, vines, and trees by gnawing bark, girdling trunks, and burrowing around roots.
Ground squirrel damage in the lawn is the result of their burrowing habits. Capable of digging up to four feet deep, the pests create several interconnected tunnels that can become tripping hazards and damage lawn care machinery. Additionally, burrows around shrubs and trees can dry out roots, while those beneath buildings weaken structural integrity. Ground squirrels also gnaw on plastic sprinkler heads and irrigation lines.
Prevention and Removal
Putting up fences around gardens might save plants from ground squirrels, but they must be buried at least two feet deep and stand three feet high to be effective. Likewise, lightweight plant netting can keep these pests from devouring gardens. However, these methods are not guaranteed to stop problems from occurring. At the first sign of ground squirrel damage, contact the professionals at Critter Control to safely handle removal.
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Brandon was out to please and make out lives easier with out bat situation. Above and beyond of the call of duty and got the job done. Thank you!
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Squirrels and chipmunks were in our attic. So we called Critter Control to do an inspection. Their representative climbed all over our very steep roof and found several places where squirrels had entered our attic.
Upon inspection of the attic, evidence of bats was also found. The Critter Control team came on time to completely caulk the entire perimeter of the house and create an exit strategy for the squirrels and bats.
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bat droppings can cause histoplasmosis, this also required total removal and replacement of our attic insulation and sanitizing the space. Not a small job in a 1,300 sq. ft. attic! While Critter Control’s cost was high, our homeowners insurance covered most of it. Everyone representing Critter Control was professional, courteous and timely. I would highly recommend them to anyone who thinks they might have unwelcome guests living in their attic
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We noticed droppings on our brand new deck - we were given their number from our contractor. They came the next day. Brian looked at it and said - yeah, bats!! He then checked every area in our attic and he explained exactly what needed to be done.
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