Tips To Keep Squirrels Away From Your Well-Manicured Lawn

Squirrels can be a nuisance in your well-manicured lawn or garden, and rightly so, they eat fruits, vegetables, and chews tree bark, not to mention their tendency to dig holes in your landscape and make their way to your attic. They can really be troublesome. Every homeowner in Simpsonville agrees to the fact that squirrels are cute, but only from a distance. They can wreak havoc on your yard or garden. You must take steps to keep them away from your yard before it’s too late. Once it gets into your lawn, they already may have become more of a pest before you know it. If one gets inside your house, you are in for trouble.

This article aims to highlight a few things you can do to keep squirrels away from your beautiful yard or garden. But before that you should watch out for the following signs that indicate that the animal has caused mischief in your garden or lawn:

1.      You see small holes in planting beds and pots

2.      Missing plants

3.      Fruit or flowers half-eaten

4.      Chewed seed-heads

Follow these tips to keep squirrels away from your lawn by lawn care Simpsonville SC providers:

Remove food sources- Of course when the food sources are easily accessible, they will come. You are only allowing their entry into your lawn or garden by throwing compostable food scraps, spreading plant seeds, or setting up some bird feeders. Squirrels have every trick up their sleeve to get to the food in a bird feeder. It is advisable that you rake your lawn to remove fallen nuts, fruits, and seeds, and secure garbage can lids tightly.

Fear- The weapon of fear can be a useful one. If you have a dog or cat, there’s nothing like it. Fret not, if you don’t have a pet. Placing plastic owls around your house at crucial points such as fence posts or the roof can help scare them away. Spraying predator urine, such as that of wolf or tiger in your lawn or garden can be as beneficial. However, make sure to apply the solution again post rains. Motion-activated sprinkler systems can also keep squirrels at bay.

Repellents can be useful- Mint and chilli peppers are good squirrel deterrents, as they simply hate the smell and taste of both. You can either whip up a spray concoction with the help of online videos or can also purchase a repellent spray.

Spread some mulch- Use a layer of mulch around the soil around your plants, which will discourage them from digging and help protect plants.

Protect your plants- Shield your plants with plastic netting, fencing, or chicken wire. You are also advised to plant flowers that squirrels detest, such as daffodils, hyacinth, etc.

Other tips to follow:

1.      Enlist help of natural predators like owls, which you can attract by placing owl nests nearby

2.      Block their entry points (utility wires)

3.      Repair any openings in your house to keep them from entering

4.      Keep your hedges and bushes well-maintained (so that they cannot hide in your yard)

Relocate bird feeders far away from trees from where squirrels can easily jump off.