Cayenne pepper does irritate and deter squirrels, but it is not the most effective method for keeping them away. The most effective deterrent for squirrels is to take away the things attracting them ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

La Jolla is known for its seals, seagulls and sea lions, as well as many other animal families that live along the coast. But one in particular has the city of San Diego taking steps to try to reduce ...

In the United Kingdom, gray squirrels are an exotic species, first introduced in the 1870s. While the gray squirrel population has grown to an estimated 2.7 million, native red squirrels have declined ...

Scientists are using oral contraceptives to control grey squirrel populations in the UK, the BBC reported. Grey squirrels, which are accused by the government of “untold damage” to woodland ecosystems ...

Last year’s mild winter led to a squirrel boom that has researchers considering contraceptive-laced seeds to inhibit breeding. The warm weather resulted in a large supply of nuts, their primary food ...

A garden with wildlife and insects is a healthy one, but sometimes certain animals can turn from beneficial creatures into annoying pests. Squirrels usually fall under this category. If you've been ...