{"id":11913,"date":"2022-09-08T07:24:58","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T07:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=11913"},"modified":"2022-09-08T07:36:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T07:36:49","slug":"how-to-keep-squirrels-out-of-a-walnut-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-keep-squirrels-out-of-a-walnut-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Squirrels Out Of A Walnut Tree?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Squirrels look totally adorable with their black button eyes and bushy tails, but they soon lose their cuteness when they strip every last walnut from your tree<\/a>. They\u2019ll invade your bird table, trash your veg patch and nest in your shed, or even the roof of your home. Basically, they can be a real nuisance! So let\u2019s discover how to keep squirrels out of your walnut tree and everywhere else.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Keep Squirrels From Eating My Nuts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Many people believe that all squirrels hibernate, but this is actually not true. The ones which are the most bothersome don\u2019t, although they do become more dormant over the winter period, relying on the stores they have gathered and hidden in their winter warehouses during the summer and autumn months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In North America, there are a variety of squirrel species, but it is the gray squirrel or tree squirrel<\/a> that causes the most problems. Not only do they steal your precious walnuts, but they\u2019ll also strip any other nut tree in your yard and ransack your flowering bulbs and vegetable patch too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This chaos usually occurs when they are at their most active in summer and fall when they\u2019re busy filling up their winter stores. So how can you stop them from eating your nuts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For starters, you have to realize that you\u2019re not dealing with just any small critter. Squirrels are smart, real smart! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excellent Memories<\/strong> – They have incredible memories and can recall exactly where they stashed their buried food sources, how to get to the best food sources, and how to find their way back to their nests. That\u2019s why keeping squirrels from eating your nuts can be quite challenging.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Bird tables have been tested to see how they stand up to invasion by squirrels, and it seems these incredible animals can figure out just about any countermeasure put in place to deter them \u2013 like I said, smart!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incredible Agility<\/strong> – They\u2019re also super agile and would put a cat burglar to shame. Like rats, they find ingenious ways to reach food sources and have to be seen to be believed.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Use Multiple Lines Of Defense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is why using just one method to keep them off your nuts won\u2019t be enough. You\u2019re going to need to employ multiple tactics if you want to defend against or eradicate them completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are various methods you can use, from making your yard less attractive to them to using scare tactics that deter them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that squirrels aren\u2019t just excellent climbers; they\u2019re amazing jumpers too and can leap at least eight feet from a branch or a building to reach their goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean And Clear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Phase one should start with a clean-up operation. You want to remove anything that will attract squirrels into your yard. Food sources such as bird feeders, and access to nest sites such as holes that give entry into a shed or the roof of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barricade And Block<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Squirrels can be prevented from accessing your house by using an inch square chicken wire to block any access points. This is also useful to block entryways beneath decks too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removing access to the roof of your home can also be achieved by cutting back tree branches that are closer than eight feet away. Pruning trees that are neighboring your walnut tree will also help stop squirrels from jumping from branch to branch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vegetation such as vines that are growing up the wall of your house also creates easy access for squirrels. You can maintain them by cutting them back and ensuring they don\u2019t cover the final six feet of the wall before the roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove Rubbish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Get rid of all your piles of \u201cstuff\u201d<\/em> that may be lying around, and get everything clean and tidy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secure Your Garbage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make sure your garbage cans are squirrel-proof by using ones with tightly fitting lids that won\u2019t blow off in the wind. It\u2019s worth noting that rubbish attracts other unwanted pests too, such as raccoons, chipmunks, and rats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collect Your Ripe Nuts And Berries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another readily available food source in late summer and fall is nuts and berries that are falling from your trees. These will quickly lure squirrels to your yard as they have an excellent sense of smell. Rake them up and remove them daily to prevent invasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once phase one is complete, you\u2019ll be ready to move on to phase two, which involves employing multiple ways of dealing with any pesky squirrels who may dare to enter your yard. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this video, one gardener takes a hilarious look at the multiple ways he has tried to keep squirrels out of his yard, with varying degrees of success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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