Summer brings your garden to life, yielding delicious vegetables, fragrant flowers, and ripening fruits. Unfortunately, all that bounty tends to attract the unwanted attention of hungry squirrels looking to feast on the fruits of your hard labor. These pesky and persistent rodents can devastate a garden in just a few short days, leaving you frustrated and wondering where all your many months of effort disappeared. Thankfully, our team at Brown Pest Control can deliver the effective squirrel control solutions you need when your DIY efforts fall short.
The Summer Squirrel Challenge
Summer is a particularly hard time for gardens when it comes to squirrel activity. This is due to:
- High squirrel activity levels
- Young squirrels starting their foraging efforts
- Diminished natural food sources during dry summer months
- Appealing hydration and nourishment that garden fruits and vegetables provide
It can often be difficult to tell what’s actually been nibbling at your vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Some of the key signs that your garden is the target of a hungry squirrel invasion include:
- Partially eaten produce with distinctive teeth marks
- Shallow holes where bulbs or seeds have been dug up
- Damages plant stems and branches from climbing
- Vegetable tops and leaves scattered around the garden
Hardware store solutions may provide brief relief, but to get long-lasting results, you’ll want to schedule professional squirrel control services as soon as possible. We can provide a range of treatment options depending on your unique situation and garden layout, and our methods are safe, legal, and performed by trained technicians.
It’s worth noting that while guarding your garden may be at the forefront of your squirrel control efforts, the benefits extend beyond protecting your produce. Taking steps to deter squirrels from the garden also means you’re preventing access to other areas of your property, such as the attic, trash, bird feeders, and even outdoor electrical and wiring systems.
To learn more about professional squirrel control, contact us today!
