Cayenne pepper does irritate and deter squirrels, but it is not the most effective method for keeping them away. The most effective deterrent for squirrels is to take away the things attracting them ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

If you haven't heard yet, know that squirrel pest infestation cases are rising, and it should matter to you, as they can cause severe property damage and safety hazards. While cute and friend-shaped, ...

If the squirrels think your yard is best, you might be unintentionally feeding them. Check this list of ways you could be ...

I love encouraging wildlife into my backyard, squirrels included. But when they start to dig huge holes in my beautiful containers and the raised beds, it's hard not to get frustrated about the damage ...

Eastern gray squirrels may appear to be routine backyard wildlife, yet in Kentucky, they hold formal recognition alongside animals such as white-tailed deer and northern cardinals. In 1968, state ...

The methods I've used to keep squirrels out of bird feeders ( ) pale in comparison to the creative solutions sent in by readers. I try not to play favorites, but childhood memories took Chris Bacon's ...

The leading provider of non-toxic vertebrate pest control solutions identifies California regions facing the highest ground squirrel pest pressure by new ZIP-code data. SONOMA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2026 ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Spring squirrel birthing season has officially begun in the Denver metro area, according to a local pest control service. Denver-based Skedaddle Human Wildlife Control said Tuesday ...

A garden with wildlife and insects is a healthy one, but sometimes certain animals can turn from beneficial creatures into annoying pests. Squirrels usually fall under this category. If you've been ...