Posts Tagged: tree squirrel

Invasive Spotlight: Eastern gray squirrels and Eastern fox squirrels

While some may find them cute, both the Eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) and the Eastern fox squirrel (S. nigeri) are actually invasive species in California. They are two of four species of tree squirrels found throughout the state....

Winter Pest Prevention in the Home

It's often easier to prevent pests before they become a problem than to try and get rid of them once they infest a home. While some pests can be active year-round, cooler temperatures trigger some pests to find shelter indoors. Creatures such as rats or...

Answers: It's a Trap!

Here are the answers to the traps pictured in yesterday's blog post. How did you do? Let us know in the comments section. As long as you use integrated pest management when seeking to fend off your pest enemies, you can be assured that...

Tree Squirrel or Ground Squirrel: What's the Difference? (Part II)

[From the November 2015 issue of the UC IPM Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News]  ...Continued from Tree or Ground Squirrel: What's the Difference?, Part I Eastern Fox Squirrel Management Of the four tree squirrels, the eastern fox squirrel...

Tree Squirrel or Ground Squirrel: What's the Difference? (Part I)

[From the November 2015 issue of the UC IPM Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News] Read Part 2 of this article. California is home to several species of squirrels, which can be divided into three groups: tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and flying...

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