Ever wondered if anyone actually keeps a squirrel as a pet? Turns out, some people do—often after rescuing a baby squirrel or because local laws let them. You can keep a squirrel, but it honestly takes a lot of care, time, and sometimes those tricky permits. If you’re curious about life with a pet squirrel,…
Squirrels can really mess up bird feeders, dig holes all over your garden, and even chew on your house siding. You don’t have to just watch them take over your yard, though. They absolutely hate certain strong smells, particular plants, and some textures. You can use these to keep squirrels out—no harsh chemicals needed. Let’s…
Have you ever watched a squirrel tumble from a tall tree, only to see it scamper away like nothing happened? It’s kind of wild, right? Here’s how they manage to pull off those crazy landings without getting hurt. Squirrels usually avoid serious injury because their small size, bushy tail, flexible body, and low terminal velocity…
Ever spot a twitchy squirrel in your yard and wonder if it’s carrying rabies? Squirrels can technically get rabies, but it’s extremely rare—so your risk is honestly very low. Let’s talk about why that matters and what you should actually do if you see a squirrel acting weird or if one bites you. Here’s what…
Ever wonder where squirrels disappear to in winter? Turns out, they don’t just vanish. Most tree squirrels don’t hibernate; they stash food and hunker down in cozy nests, only popping out when the weather isn’t too brutal. Knowing that changes how you might spot them—or even help them—when it’s cold out. Curious why some squirrels…
Preventive Strategies and Professional Help Try some practical steps to lower your risk. Wear gloves and a mask when you clean up droppings or nesting material. After you remove waste, make sure you sanitize surfaces with a bleach solution or an EPA-registered disinfectant. Keep your food sealed, secure the trash lids, and maybe take down…
Ever catch yourself staring as a squirrel tumbles from a tree, only to see it scamper off like nothing happened? Squirrels fall a lot more than you might think, but somehow, they walk away from drops that would seriously injure bigger animals. Their tiny bodies, big fluffy tails, and wild acrobatics help them hit the…
You can eat squirrel meat during most of the year, but honestly, safety and flavor shift a lot with the seasons. Squirrels tend to be safest and leanest in the colder months. Summer brings more parasites and a higher risk of contamination, so you’ll want to be careful about when and how you handle them….
You can keep squirrels away by using strong smells they just can’t stand. If you plant or place a few key scents around your yard and bird feeders, you’ll protect your bulbs, birdseed, and garden beds—no need for traps or poison. Peppermint, cayenne or black pepper, and strong vinegar or garlic scents seem to work…
It might sound odd, but yes—people and even some businesses buy squirrel tails for crafts, fly-tying, and making fishing lures. You can get paid or swap tails for fishing lures, as long as your tails meet certain quality and legal standards. Let’s dig into who actually buys these tails, why they want them, and what…