Q: I’ve suspected that animals are nesting in my attic for a while, and recently I’ve noticed lots of squirrel activity in the trees surrounding my roof. Is it possible that I have squirrels in my ...

I was terrified of attic spaces when I was a child, and as an adult I can’t say much has changed. I still shiver at the thought of cobwebs and what’s behind the dust-laden stacks of National ...

Squirrels are adorable little creatures small in size with bushy tails, but when they start to dig up your garden or move into your attic, their cuteness is quickly overshadowed by concern. While a ...

Q. I have flying squirrels in my attic. Several years ago, you wrote about a way to get rid of them. What did you recommend? A. I suggested two ways. One was to trap them, then release them in some ...

Q. I have flying squirrels in my attic. Several years ago, you wrote about a way to get rid of them. What did you recommend? A. I suggested two ways. One was to trap them, then release them in some ...

Q: We are being overrun by ground squirrels and chipmunks. They are digging in flower beds, plants and yards. We have tried mouse traps, rat traps, moth balls, red pepper and they seem to avoid them.

Q. Since the drought, ground squirrels have taken over my yard. Due to water restrictions, I let my back lawn go brown and the ground squirrels have built burrows in my backyard. They are very ...

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