Since most squirrels are active throughout the day you can easily observe areas where they spend most of their time. This will help when deciding the best control options to keep squirrels from damaging your yard and gardens.


Exclusion
Squirrels are difficult to exclude from a yard or garden since they are excellent climbers. In order to keep squirrels from damaging small trees, protect them with garden netting. For larger trees that are more difficult to cover, use a wide collar made of sheet metal or plexiglass. Make the sheet metal about 2 feet wide and position it around the bottom of the tree, make sure to leave enough room for tree growth. Another way to keep squirrels from damaging trees is to cut branches off the tree.

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Squirrel Repellents

A good alternative to physical barriers, a squirrel repellent is an affordable way to keep squirrels from damaging your yard and garden.

Havahart® Critter Ridder® is a pepper based, OMRI Listed, deterrent that is available in both liquid and granular applications. Critter Ridder® can be used indoors (granular) and outdoors (granular and liquid).  One application of Critter Ridder® works as a squirrel repellent up to 30 days.  

Deer Off® is a patented dual deterrent that repels by scent and taste.

Are squirrels digging up your flower bulbs?  Deer Off® concentrate formula also offers bulb protection by dipping bulbs prior to planting. 

An electronic repellent can also be useful in severely populated areas and is easy-to-use, convenient and quick. Motion and heat sensors trigger a blast of water and scare the animals from your property. Spray Away is an electronic repellent from Havahart®.

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Squirrel Traps

Check out our recommended squirrel baits for a more successful trapping experience! 

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