Squirrels are rodents. Squirrels are members of the Sciuridae family, or squirrel family, which also consists of chipmunks, prairie dogs, and marmots. Types of squirrels There are actually more...
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Do Squirrels carry Rabies? Squirrel bite, diseases, and facts you should know!
It is uncommon for squirrels and other small rodents to carry the rabies virus. Since squirrels hardly attack, there are not many documented cases of squirrels transmitting rabies to humans and other...
Squirrels do not hibernate, but they do prepare for the cold winter. Tree squirrels will rest in the winter, saving energy and focusing on eating and sleeping. Winter rest is not the same as...
Squirrel nests are called dreys. Their nests are made of leaves, bark, twigs, moss, and other small natural items. Their nests appear as a clump of leaves in a tree since leaves are the material...
The best chipmunk repellents and scents to keep chipmunks away
You can purchase or make DIY chipmunk repellent to spray on your plants and property. The repellents are made with scents that rodents dislike, such as mint, garlic, and even coffee. Electronic...
How to identify chipmunk holes & burrows holes in your yard or garden
Chipmunks make deep, complex holes for safety, warmth, and storing food. The holes they create are called burrows. The burrows have more than one entrance. The entrance points are found above ground,...