Regardless of where you live in the US, you’ve probably had chipmunks and squirrels visit your backyard. At first glance, you might find it hard to differentiate between the two animals. However, there are several differences between these two furry creatures. In this chipmunk vs. squirrel comparison, we’ll explore the differences and similarities between both…
Squirrels are extremely intelligent creatures. They can be cute, but they can also be destructive pests. If you’ve been keeping a close eye on your bird feeder or birdhouse and found that a squirrel is continuously outsmarting you, well, you’re not alone! So, how to keep squirrels away from bird houses? Read ahead as we…
Squirrels are always busy gnawing at something, stuffing their cheeks, or storing food for later use. The omnivorous squirrel will eat whatever is on the menu. We all know they love nuts, but do squirrels eat walnuts? And can they eat a walnut with a shell? Let’s look into the matter. Squirrels could eat walnuts…
Squirrels are fluffy little animals that many find adorable. These animals love to wander around gardens looking for anything to snack on, so you might be wondering if you can give them your leftover Pumpkin seeds. Well, let’s find out! Squirrels can eat pumpkin seeds, but they should not be fed too many of them…
If you have ever sat in a park for long enough, or if you live in a suburb with lots of trees and enjoyed a Saturday morning cup of coffee on the porch, I’m sure you would have noticed a couple of squirrels darting around up and down trees and fences. I’m sure the entertainment…
Squirrels are noisy chatterboxes that often seem to scold or have something to say about what is going on around them. They produce a variety of noises, and one of these is chattering their teeth. If you have any aspirations to be a second Dr. Dolittle, you may wonder precisely what a squirrel is saying…
When someone mentions “squirrel,” many think of the pests that attack our bird feeders in spring and summer. Then, during the fall, they busily skitter around collecting and burying nuts before they, mercifully, disappear during the winter. But have you ever wondered why do squirrels bury nuts in the first place? Squirrels bury nuts and…
Have you noticed that your tomatoes have been getting eaten by something lately? There’s a good chance that squirrels might be eating your tomatoes when you aren’t around. Squirrels are very common in many areas and you’ll likely have many squirrels in your area that will look for food in your yard. If you’re growing…
Tired of finding your patio furniture gnawed to bits by squirrels? We’ve all been there; enjoying our morning coffee on the patio, only to discover yet another chewed-up mess, courtesy of the little bushy-tailed rascals. But don’t worry about it, because I’m here to show you how to keep squirrels from chewing on your patio…
Dealing with squirrels in your backyard can be incredibly frustrating. These pesky rodents will nibble on your plants and run around your fence. This can be particularly dangerous if you have a dog. Your furry friend will chase the squirrels around and wreak havoc on your backyard. Even if the squirrels aren’t necessarily harmful to…