Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)

Statistics

• Description: Bushy tail, grayish to yellowish color
• Habitat: Forests, city parks, backyards
• Diet: Primarily herbivores but does eat insects, eggs, young birds
• Activity: Diurnal; 2 main feeding periods: early morning and late afternoon
• Breeding Season: December - February and May - June
• Breeding: 1-2 liters per year; 2-3 young per liter
• Independence: 2 months
• Lifespan: 6 years

Squirrels raid birdfeeders
There are special feeders that will are made to deter nuisance species. Do not place birdfeeders on trees, porches, or places
squirrels can easily climb to. Use birdfeeder poles and install at least 2 ½ foot long plastic pipe is open in the bottom and
closed at the top. You can also grease the pole. If squirrels are chewing the bird feeders switch from a plastic feeder to a metal feeder.

Squirrels digging up my yard
Squirrels bury food through out the year to feed on during the winter. They use sense of smell. During the spring, bulbs are a
tasting treat. When planting or after planting place moth balls (if plants are not used for human conception) or caylenne or chili
powder (if plants are going to be used for food). You can also create a basket made out of chicken or rat wire on all sides
and top and bottom. The plant will grow through the wire.

Squirrels chewing up bird boxes
Squirrels will chew the hold of a bird box to make bigger so they can use it. Place a metal barrier around the hole with
nails. Do not use plastic as squirrels can still chew through.