Set out nuts with the shells still
on to maximize their benefit for
the squirrels (the gnawing keeps
their teeth healthy) and the
viewing fun for you.
Provide Water
Squirrels get thirsty just like other
wildlife. “They are notorious for
chewing emitters and sprinkler
tops,” Tammi says. “They can hear
the water and can’t figure out how
to get to it.” Her squirrels stopped
nibbling when she placed a shallow
dish of water about a foot off the
ground. The water bowl also serves
as a birdbath and place for other
wild critters to drink.
Control Pets
Always keep your cats inside
and your dogs contained. This
benefits both squirrels and other
neighborhood wildlife.
Plant Flowers
Squirrels love sunflowers and will
happily pilfer those seeds instead
of your bird feeders or carefully
cultivated plants.
Master Redirection
Take a cup of coffee or tea outside,
sit in a lawn chair and watch
your backyard world go by. Soon
you’ll notice that squirrels take
the same paths through your
yard. They’re creatures of habit,
just like us, Tammi says. Once
you know where they tend to
travel, plant or place food items
and water along that path to keep
them focused on what you want
them to consume.
Christine Peterson has written
about nature, wildlife and the
outdoors for more than a decade
from her home in Wyoming.
A LIMITED
BUFFET
Put out the right amount of
food by monitoring squirrels
in your yard.
Squirrels are not very social, but
they’re also not very territorial,
says Nichole Bjornlie, a mammal
biologist. That means the more
food you place outside, the
more squirrels you’re likely to
attract. So be thoughtful about
how much food you offer at
a time if you’re only trying to
appease your current backyard
residents. If you suddenly find
more squirrels than you want,
cut back on your offerings.
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