Pests, Weeds & Problems

The owl scarecrow has become a common sight among human infrastructure---on the rooftops of businesses, around airports and on the lawns and porches of residential neighborhoods.

Squirrels may be cute little critters, but they can also be a pesky nuisance. Whether they gobble up all of the bird seed, destroy the garden or try to get into the house, they are often unwelcome...

Squirrels roam around throughout the year, though they're more active during the warmer months because the animals nest in trees during the colder months. Grey squirrels are a common household...

Squirrels are bushy-tailed rodents that have adapted from forest living and now take advantage of human society. These little critters can get into trash, dog food and home gardens, cause havoc...

Squirrels are bushy-tailed rodents that have adapted from forest living and now take advantage of human society. These little critters can get into trash, dog food and home gardens, wreaking havoc...

Squirrels are bushy-tailed rodents that have adapted from forest living to take advantage of human society. These little critters can get into trash, dog food and home gardens, cause havoc with...

Fox squirrels appear to be harmless, but according to Ask the Exterminator, they can become problematic. They are orange and brown in color and have round ears. They like to eat bird food, and...

Squirrels can be a nuisance. They can eat your birdseed, knock over trash cans, and destroy plants and trees. They can also find their way into your home. Once inside, they can chew on siding,...

Squirrels may look cute and cuddly from afar, but when they are up close, they tend to be very destructive animals. They will destroy your bird feeders, eating all the food, and they can destroy...

Having squirrels on your property can be a real pain in the neck. These highly adaptable rodents will dig up your bulbs, consume your flowers and devour the seeds in your bird feeder. They can...

Fall is the time to plant your spring bulbs, but unfortunately, fall and winter are also the times squirrels are most actively looking for food. Squirrels think those bulbs you spent all that...

Squirrels are notorious for eating any food they can find during the autumn months. If you have a garden, a squirrel problem can be devastating. A small garden can be destroyed in a matter of days...

Squirrels can cause damage to the home and lawn. Not only do squirrels dig up lawns when burying and retrieving nuts and seeds, they also feed on garden plants and vegetables, and sometimes even...

Squirrels and chipmunks are beautiful creatures of nature, but they can also destroy landscaping in a short period. Chipmunks dig tunnels through lawns and gardens, while squirrels feed on...

Blackbirds and squirrels are annoying pests for most bird enthusiasts and their feeders. Both animals are highly persistent, clever and can find ways around even the most creative obstacles. While...

Chipmunks and red squirrels are easy to spot in your yard and often leave a trail of seeds or fruit. Both are not necessarily considered unwanted pests in yard as they help to spread seeds....

Even though squirrels are cute, and many people enjoy watching them, they can quickly become a nuisance at the bird feeder, in the garden, and in the attic and crawl spaces of your home. Keeping...

Bird feeders create an easy opportunity for squirrels in search of seed. Able to walk on wire, jump vertically over four feet, leap horizontally over 10 feet and climb almost every surface,...

The average squirrel may only be 8 to 12 inches long and weigh in at 14 to 25 ounces, but they can wreak enough havoc in your yard to make you feel like you're dealing with the Tasmanian Devil....

Squirrels are very destructive in your garden. They dig up your flower bulbs, eat your flowers and other garden plants. Squirrels are a common garden problem. It can be difficult to keep them out...

Squirrels are like having a 5-year-old. They don't listen to a thing. Only this 5-year-old lives outside, rips the bark off trees, chews through wiring and destroys the garden when you're not...

Keeping your yard and garden free from pests such as squirrels, possums and raccoons can be a difficult task. These wily creatures manage quite well among humans, and have developed ways to...

Squirrels are cute little creatures, but they can also be a big problem. If you find that they are eating more of your garden than you are, are chewing up your trees, or worse yet, getting into...

Squirrels and bird feeders. We've been trying to squirrel-proof since bird seed was invented. But squirrels are smart, and even seem to enjoy the challenge of defeating us. Believe me, buying a...

Squirrels can make pests of themselves digging up valuable plants and ripping up the roots of potted plants and in my case, my bonsai collection. I tried many things but found one fairly common...

Squirrels will chew on almost anything, edible or non-edible, to both sharpen the teeth and to prevent overgrowth of the teeth. These cute little bushy tailed critters are in fact very destructive...

For some people, providing squirrel food may deter squirrels from raiding bird feeders. These people tend to like to keep the birdseed for the birds. For other people, feeding squirrels is...

Putting cut milk jugs, sheets of aluminum, or hanging bird feeders from wire not only looks out of place in your well planned and detailed garden, in most cases, it just doesn't stop those pesky...

Squirrels may be cute, but they can be a major irritation for someone trying to attract birds with a bird feeder. Squirrels can quickly discover how to overcome one bird feeder after another and...

Squirrels are fun to watch but can quickly become infuriating when they destroy your bird feeders, dig up your garden and chew through your wiring. Many states do not allow homeowners to poison or...

Squirrels are cute, and their playful personalities are amusing, but as nearly every experienced gardener will tell you, squirrels can also be a nuisance. Your bird feeder is meant to attract...

Squirrels can be very irritating and destructive, especially around pecan or fruit trees. In order to deter them from climbing pecan trees to harvest the nuts, there are a couple tricks you can...

A knowledge of squirrel breeding facts may be both interesting to the naturalist and vital for someone seeking to control this rodent's population. Although breeding and gestation periods may vary...

Are squirrels driving you crazy contantly raiding and destroying your feeders? With a few pointers you can feed the birds and deter unwanted visitors

It's a bird lover's nightmare. No matter how much money I spend on bird feeders the squirrels always find a way to eat from them. I've bought feeders that are motorized, feeders that have...

Avid bird watchers enjoy feeding and watching birds in their yards, but keeping squirrels out of the bird feeders can become a full-time job. Squirrels are persistent in their intention to make...

Many people wish to poison squirrels because they view them as "vermin" that harm crops or spread disease. Other people may be curious as to how squirrels can eat so many foods that are poisonous...

Squirrels are cute to watch when they are at a local park or zoo. At home, however, they are cause for concern. Squirrels carry ticks and fleas that can infest any pets that you own. If you allow...

To repel squirrels from digging up flower bulbs, sprinkle cinnamon, cayenne pepper or red chili pepper around the base of trees and around flower beds, as they do not enjoy the smell and the...

Squirrels are adorable critters, but when it comes to bird feeders, they can be colossal pests. They gobble up the feed far more quickly than the birds do, while scaring off all but the most...

Though some people may consider them adorable wildlife, squirrels can also be major pests when it comes to your lawn and garden. They can be a troublesome source of noise, damage, and even pose...

Get rid of squirrels living under the eaves of a house by removing all of the leaves from the area and putting up wire mesh to prevent the squirrels from getting in. Wait until after squirrels...

Though they may be cute from a distance, squirrels can be quite bothersome when they reside in your gutters. Oftentimes, squirrels will use tree branches as bridges to get to your home's roof....

Pests come in all shapes and sizes--insects, squirrels, raccoons and deer. Anything that damages your plants is a pest. The most common pests are insects and small animals. Insects eat leaves,...

Squirrels will steal seeds from your bird feeder and dig up your flower bulbs in your garden. They can also find ways into your home to nest in your attic or crawlspace. Once inside, they can...

Squirrels in the park are cute, furry little wild animals. But in the garden and home these little rodents can become a nuisance and even a danger to your health and the safety of your home....

Repelling squirrels means using a material with a hot pepper scent, performing a detailed inspection of a property and using hardware cloth around openings in a home. Learn about looking for...

Squirrels can become a problem when they use a home's insulation as nesting material, and the best way to get rid of them is with a catch trap and some bait. Find out how to seal up openings so...

When baiting squirrels, it's best to use a live trap with bird seed, regular peanuts or any other type of nuts. Discover what steps should be taken after catching a squirrel with help from a...

Squirrels tend to be foragers, so catching one means using a live trap with bait, such as seeds or nuts. Learn about eliminating a squirrel's access to a home with help from a certified pest...