Dealing with Squirrel Damage

Whether you love squirrels or hate them, they certainly seem to like your house! Watching them in or around your yard, garden or neighborhood, you have probably asked yourself, “Do they benefit my home or garden in any way?”  You might feel less inclined to get angry at the sight of your empty bird feeder or the nibbles in your tomatoes if you know they do something helpful..but all they seem to do is eat! (Groundhogs, moles and chipmunks don’t contribute much either, unfortunately!)

One of the biggest benefits of having squirrels in your neighborhood?They gather and hoard nuts, seeds, and pinecones, burying them in varying locations under trees and bushes. The ones they neglect to dig up for food during the winter can sprout in the spring and become new growth.  Voila – trees! Is that enough reason to avoid getting rid of squirrels where you live?

Of course, squirrels are cute and mischevious. They can provide a lot of laughs if you’re so inclined to enjoy them, evidenced by numerous videos and squirrel clips on YouTube, for instance, chronicling their antics. Other than that, we can’t think of any other positive benefits of having squirrels. If you can, feel free to contact us and let us know. We’ll spread the word!