How to Get Rid of Ground Squirrel Holes 
If you have noticed holes in your yard from ground squirrels, you may have an infestation. If they are a nuisance, you can fill them up with gravel or very coarse sand. Fumigation and trapping are also effective ways to eliminate ground squirrels. However, you may want to try using a repellent such as pepper to keep these pests away. Listed below are some of the most effective methods for eradicating ground squirrels.
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Fill up ground squirrel holes with gravel or very coarse sand
When it comes to preventing ground squirrels, filling up their burrows is one of the most effective methods. Different species require different filling materials, but in most cases, fine gravel or very coarse sand will effectively block the entrances and prevent future infestations. If you don’t have the time or the expertise to dig up the ground squirrel’s burrows yourself, consider contacting a public squirrel control operator. They can guide you through this process.
Another method is to place cat litter in the holes. Cat litter is a good choice because it’s less likely to cave in. Cat litter has a very strong odor, and the smell of cat urine is enough to get inside the squirrel’s den. If your ground squirrel problem is widespread, you might want to try this method first. You’ll also be safer if you choose non-clay cat litter.
Fumigation is an effective way to get rid of ground squirrels
The first thing you should know about ground squirrels is that they are pests and may carry disease. If you discover dead ground squirrels, you should immediately contact the local health department to ensure that the animal is not infected with the disease. Whether it is the bite of a ground squirrel or its urine, the disease can spread to humans. In addition, ground squirrels are prone to transmitting other diseases, like tularemia.
A gas cartridge that contains sulfur, sodium nitrate and charcoal is an effective fumigation device. This device works by injecting toxic gases directly into the ground squirrel’s burrows. Ideally, this method should be used in the spring or summer, when the ground is moist. It may be necessary to repeat the fumigation treatment multiple times before it is effective. The fumigants produced by fumigation are flammable, which means that they could cause a fire hazard.
Trapping ground squirrels
There are a number of ways to get rid of ground squirrel holes. Putting mothballs, sand, or water into the holes is one option, but it will not cover the entire hole. Squirrels will eat almost anything you leave out, including food. If you’re serving food outside, don’t leave it out for too long. Make sure you clean it up immediately.
If you’ve noticed that ground squirrels are invading your yard, you’re probably dealing with an infestation. These creatures are a nuisance because of the damage they cause to trees, crops, and irrigation lines. Their tunnel systems are vast and need a professional to get rid of them. Here are a few ways to get rid of ground squirrels from your yard:
If you can’t get rid of ground squirrels yourself, you can hire a professional pest control service to help you. They can use a variety of techniques to get rid of the problem, including setting up monitoring traps and sealing entry holes. For those who don’t want to deal with the unpleasantness of ground squirrels, there are other, more humane, ways to get rid of the problem. For example, spraying the entire area with a repellent will discourage ground squirrels from making use of it.
Pepper repellent is an effective way to get rid of ground squirrels
To keep ground squirrels away, sprinkle cayenne pepper in your garden or yard. It works as a repellent for most rodents and pests, and is harmless to birds. However, if you want to avoid poisoning your birds, you can also use pepper repellent to keep ground squirrels away from your property. Pepper repellent should be applied at the entrance holes of your yard and garden and can also be placed in the shrubbery.
Another effective method is to use pepper repellent. This is very effective because it makes the squirrels afraid of humans and animals. However, you should avoid approaching the squirrels unless you are sure that you have no other way to get them. This is because squirrels can climb a tree if they want to. Pepper repellent is highly effective at restraining them from accessing food and shelter.
Jessica Watson is a PHD holder from the University of Washington. She studied behavior and interaction between squirrels and has presented her research in several wildlife conferences including TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg.
