Squirrels are cute and fun to watch, but they can be really destructive around the house and in the yard. Squirrels will ruin all the hard work you put into your vegetable garden and they have a tendency to dig up perennial bulbs. If they get in the attic, they’ll tear up the insulation and drive up your energy costs. So, does bitter apple spray work for squirrels? It will keep them away from your plants, but you can’t depend on it to stop a squirrel invasion. For safe and effective squirrel removal, call Squirrel Control Toronto.
Squirrels are diurnal rodents that feed primarily on seeds, nuts, fruits, and fungi. As omnivores, they will also eat small insects, caterpillars, eggs, and even juvenile snakes if given the opportunity. The most common species of squirrel in Ontario is the grey squirrel, which has a thick little body and big, bushy tail. These squirrels either appear grey/brown with white bellies or fully black in colour. Female squirrels commonly invade people’s attics in search of a warm place to nest and raise their young. If there is a squirrel infestation in your home, you may be able to hear squeaking, squealing, and thumping coming from up in the attic.
If you’re worried about some squirrels tearing up your garden, you can absolutely try using a bitter apple spray to ward them off. Simply spray the plants you want to protect with the spray. Squirrels do not like the smell. They also dislike the smell of coffee grounds, pepper, hot peppers, cayenne pepper, garlic, and peppermint. Spraying or sprinkling these foods on your plants every week or two should keep the squirrels away. You can also try spraying a commercial repellant that mimics the smell of predator’s urine. Keep in mind that while bitter apple and other sprays may repel squirrels from your garden, they won’t necessarily guard your home from an invasion.
The most effective way to prevent a squirrel invasion is to remove food from the yard and to make the home impenetrable to squirrels. Tidy up the yard and cut tree branches a few feet away from the roof. If you like to feed the birds, switch to a hanging bird feeder or set up some squirrel baffles to keep the pests away. You can also put squirrel baffles on the trunks of your trees. Pick up any fruit lying around and store garbage in sealed containers. Then, have a good look at your roof for any damage and repair it accordingly. Capping your roof vents and chimneys with a thick steel mesh will keep the animals out.
If you’re currently struggling with a squirrel invasion, you will probably need more than bitter apple spray. Call a wildlife removal company for help. Professionals have the tools and experience to find exactly where the squirrels are nesting and draw them out safely. The experts at Squirrel Control are highly experienced in squirrel removal and will get the job done right. We also offer squirrel-proofing services to keep the rodents out for good. Call Squirrel Control now for guaranteed squirrel removal: 647-496-0815.