Some people consider grey squirrels a problem and don't want them in their garden. The kindest way to keep them out is to make your garden an unsuitable habitat for them.

2025年1月15日 · Wildlife experts have issued a warning to those with squirrels in their garden this winter. While some may view these fluffy grey or red creatures as pests that dig holes and damage plants,...

Squirrels mostly live in broadleaf woodlands containing oak, beech, sweet chestnut and hazel. They can also be found in parks, gardens and urban areas where there are suitable trees. Squirrels make a spherical nest out of twigs and leaves, typically found in the forks between branches at least 6 metres off the ground.

You can shoot squirrels in your garden legally in the UK, but only if they’re grey squirrels. Red squirrels are considered an endangered species and, as such, are protected from hunting by law. Still, while you can shoot grey squirrels in the UK, you can only do so under certain conditions.

2024年11月16日 · UK households with squirrels in their garden have been warned they will struggle to control them - even with traps. For some, the antics of grey squirrels is a great source of joy and...

Discover what these seemingly adorable tree-dwelling rodents get up to - what they eat, where they sleep and why they keep digging holes in your garden. What do squirrels eat? Squirrels are omnivores. Most of the time they rely on plants, but their diet varies through the year depending on what is available each season. Both species eat tree seeds.

2025年1月14日 · Squirrels are often seen jumping from tree to tree but can also run along the top of fence panels or across garden pergolas and shed roofs.

Grey squirrels are adaptable animals, they are omnivores feeding on material of plant and animal origin. In gardens they can cause concern when they damage ornamental plants, fruits and vegetables. Particular favourites are tulip bulbs, crocus corms, sweetcorn, strawberries, apples, pears, nuts, sunflower seed heads and flower.

Fluffy, but frustrating, grey squirrels are notorious pests for gardeners all around the UK. But while they are common, they’re actually an alien species, introduced to the country in the 19th century from North America. Hardy and prolific, they have largely supplanted the …

2025年1月24日 · How do I keep squirrels out of a garden? You can try protecting plants from squirrels. If fruit is being attacked, enclosing the plants in a wire-netting fruit cage can protect them (plastic is unlikely to deter squirrels for long). Use 25mm square or hexagonal mesh, and bury the edges at least 15cm deep. Aim to net before the fruit is ripe.