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 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…
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….
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 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…
Ever thought about having a pet squirrel? Sure, you’ll find people who keep them, but it’s a lot more than posting cute videos online. Depending on where you live, keeping a squirrel might be totally fine—or it could get you in trouble. They also need special food, the right living space, and a vet who…
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…
Ever wondered where squirrels disappear to on those cold, silent days? Most tree squirrels don’t actually hibernate. Instead, they stash food all over, slip into torpor for quick energy savings, and hunker down in their nests. If you know this, you can spot them on milder winter days—and you’ll understand why they seem to vanish…
You catch a quick gray or red blur darting across the lawn, zipping up a tree, or sneaking under the bird feeder. Most of the time, you’ll spot squirrels running around yards, parks, and anywhere near trees or feeders because those spots offer food, shelter, and quick escape routes. If you watch for a minute,…
You’ll spot squirrels most often at dawn and late afternoon, when they leave their nests to forage and stash food. If you’re hoping to catch the most squirrel action, keep an eye out in the early morning and the hour before dusk. These cool, low-light times give squirrels a better shot at finding food while…