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Black Squirrels Facts & Ways to Get Rid of Them

July 17, 2019May 23, 2018 by Lavenda

Squirrels belong to the rodent family and have their close relatives of prairie dogs, marmots, and chipmunks. They are omnivorous and can eat all sorts of nuts, berries, and whatever they find in their way. They can also eat bird eggs and small insects as well. The squirrels cannot fly but can jump and hop …

Squirrel Hunting: 4 Myth and Facts & 14 Practical Steps

June 6, 2018April 13, 2017 by Irina

Squirrels are a pest and that’s a fact. All of the suburban squirrel haters have something right in between them – these little rodents are capable of causing quite a lot of menace. While wild wood squirrels are considered to be cute and awesome, they are capable of doing some serious damage and that’s the main reason for which squirrel hunting is a real thing. However, it’s surrounded by different myths and it is important to debunk them in order for people to realize the full value of this otherwise rather pleasant endeavor. So, without any further ado, we are going to jump right into the interesting things.

Squirrel Hunting Myths and Facts – the Things to Consider

Squirrel: Diet, Habits Plus 20 Fun Facts You Never Know

July 17, 2019April 1, 2017 by Irina

Portrait of eurasian red squirrel in front of a white background.

Swinging from branch to branch, squirrels are one of the most commonly found animals on the planet earth. These innocent faced tiny creatures are abundantly found in all parts of the world.

Basic information about squirrels

Squirrels belong to the family of rodents who is characterized by their bushy tails and the nimbleness. Their biological classification includes them in the family of Sciuridae that also includes prairie dogs, marmots, and the chipmunks. There are more than 200 species of squirrels and are further classified into three fundamental divisions namely ground squirrels, flying squirrels and the tree squirrels. The famous species is abundantly found in various parts of the world regardless of the terrain and the weather conditions. Most renowned are the Albino, Antelope, Mountain Tree, American Red, Spotted, Douglas, Grey, Fox, Northern Flying, Pygmy, Southern, Northern Flying, Arizona Gray, Arctic Ground, Idaho, Albert’s, Franklin, Rock, Richardson, White and Black squirrel.

Flying Squirrel: 11 Interesting Facts, Control & Removal

June 12, 2018March 31, 2017 by Irina

The Siberian flying squirrel on white background.

There are 44 species of the squirrels exist in this world. Flying squirrel are one of the astounding types of squirrels, also recognized as Petauristini or Pteromyini. These squirrels are capable of flying. However, they do not fly like other birds or as bats do. Nevertheless, they have an ability of gliding on trees.

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They glide with the assistance of furry, comprises of a parachute-like membrane, which is known as patagium. It helps in stretching these squirrels from wrist to the ankle. This gliding procedure is similar to bats. In addition to that, these squirrels embrace a long tail which keeps them stable during the flying.

Fox Squirrel: Fun Facts (13 Questions Help You Learn About Them) Control & Removal

June 6, 2018March 30, 2017 by Irina

Young eastern fox squirrel eating bird seeds in the garden.

In our daily routine, we have seen many times a tiny creature named squirrels. Squirrels look adorable while jumping on the tree branches and running on the ground. All of us are familiar with their name and brief details as well. However, most people are unknown about one fact, the different type of squirrel species that exist all over the world. According to one research, there are almost two hundred squirrel species all around the globe. They vary in looks, size, habitats and other characteristics. The major three categories of squirrels are flying squirrels, tree squirrels and ground squirrels. These three classes are further divided into numerous sub-categories.

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Common Squirrels Species Living in the US

June 11, 2018March 29, 2017 by Irina

Three cute squirrels cartoon vector illustration.

Basic information about squirrels

Almost all of us have seen squirrels many times in our life. They are cute, tiny and naughty creatures. They can be found easily running or jumping quickly from one tree to another within a blink of a human eye. These adorable tiny creatures are rodents and belong to the Sciuridae family. Sciuridae family includes small to medium sized rodents like chipmunks, marmots, and prairie dogs. The origin of the word ‘squirrel’ is from the Greek word Skiouros that means ‘shadow tail, and most probably squirrel has been named after their unique furry tails. The squirrels are earliest known rodents, and they can be date back to Eocene period.

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How To Get Rid Of Squirrels From Walls And Attics

December 12, 2019March 27, 2017 by Irina

Squirrels are small and may seem harmless to you; however, they can be fairly ferocious. They are always ready to fight for their young ones as well as their homes. They make nests in your house and refuse to let go of them until they die. They also let go of their young ones at around 12 weeks which keeps them reproducing continuously. In some cases, it can be nearly impossible to exterminate them. However, you should relentlessly take measures to keep them out and work on professional and harmless ways to eradicate the problem. Read on to figure out how to get rid of squirrels in walls and attics so that the next time you are enjoying a family game night with your loved ones, you are not interrupted by such a nuisance.

Identify The Enemy

First and foremost, it is important to ensure that before you take any precautions, you know for sure that your walls and attics are infested with squirrels. Look for sign around the house. Now, remember, squirrels are your enemies only because they are infesting your home. They are still helpless, and they will harm you in order to protect themselves. Do not even think about hurting them. Your aim should be getting them out of your house and not letting them back in. The following are a few signs that may identify a squirrel infestation in your house.

Gray Squirrels: the Household Pest Facts (13 Questions) & How to Get Rid of Them

July 17, 2019March 24, 2017 by Irina

The American gray squirrel paw anxiously pressed to his chest.

Over 200 species of squirrel can be found living across the globe. The Gray squirrel is a type of mammal which is highly recognizable in various parts of Great Britain. However, it is nonlocal. It was originally introduced in 1876, from the eastern USA and at the time happened to be a major source of food for the natives. Sciurus carolinensis is the scientific name given to them. Eastern gray squirrel can always be seen scurrying along in parks, in backyards, or even in the woods of eastern United States. They rummage around for nuts, seeds, buds, and blossoms of trees. Like any other species of squirrels, the gray squirrel plays a crucial role in the process of dispersion. Nevertheless, it is a continuous threat for the UK’s local red squirrel and is responsible for the diminution in the population of red squirrels.

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How to Trap a Squirrel: 4 Trapping Tips & 5 Trapping Techniques

June 6, 2018March 20, 2017 by Irina

A little squirrel is caught in a live trap awaiting relocation.

Squirrels are apparently cute little creatures that occupy the high trees. They seem harmless creatures, but once the population increases in any vicinity they become a real problem for the residents. Their large populations can have negative implications for the natural fields and the human constructions. Their presence is associated with many serious damages both monetary damage and physical health.

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Squirrels location

The presence of the squirrels around the home, or inside the home is not difficult to identify. Their presence can be felt by a distinctive smell, distinct sounds and the signs of damage. The several factors that identify the presence of these problematic creatures in the buildings, attic, and lawns include the following:

What Is The Difference Between Chipmunks and Squirrels (13 Biological Differences & Ways of Control)

June 6, 2018March 17, 2017 by Irina

A squirrel with chipmunk on white background

In the suburban areas, homes with backyards are full of squirrels and chipmunks running through the trees and often found in the attics. Many of us do not know what the difference between these two creatures is. Both are mammals, having furry bodies and bushy tails, both feed on a nutty diet, and belong to the same biological family. Since most of the things are common, it is tough to distinguish between the two. The apparent features and look of both leave the person watching them baffled. However, with careful observation and study, it becomes clear, that both of them hardly share any common feature except for the biological family.

A squirrel and chipmunk are having fun together — Source: https://www.pinterest.com

Chipmunks are smaller in size as compared to the squirrels. Unlike the squirrels that stay either on the ground or in the tree trunks, the chipmunks dig holes in the ground or prepare the nests. It is just like comparison and contrast between the mouse and the rat. Chipmunks are mostly found in the North American and the Asian Region. They are distinguished for having small stripes all over their body. These stripes run all over their head, back, and the tail. Their classification is either based on the single genus named Tamias or the three of them. In contrast with the chipmunks, the ground squirrels are usually found in the wooded or the rocky areas. They have stripes all over the body but not on the head, which helps to differentiate them from the chipmunks. Their eyes have a beautiful white ring around them too. Their tails are prominent than the chipmunks because of the comparatively larger size of the tail.

Despite these differences, the standard features that are found in all include the furry bodies and short ears.