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Ground Squirrel Control, Trapping & Removal Services
We can rid you of Ground Squirrel problems safely and efficiently
There are over 200 different species of squirrels, one of which is the ground squirrel which only lives on land. Squirrels, also referred to as ground squirrels, are commonly found across most parts of the United States, especially in the Northeast and Northwest. Ground squirrels are known for their ability to stand on their back legs when they spot danger or are communicating with other members of their family. Ground squirrels live predominantly in burrows underneath the ground, especially during the winter. Squirrels can be dangerous to humans because they have been known to carry diseases. Squirrels who have contracted rabies are highly dangerous. Ticks from ground squirrels can also spread Lyme disease to pets and humans.
If you have woken up to the sound of scurrying above your head, you may have a problem with squirrels in your attic. Before you spend time and money creating clever ways to trap squirrels on your property, call the experts at Trutech to perform a humane ground squirrel removal. Whether you come across a squirrel dead or alive, you can trust that the experts at Trutech have the skills and tools necessary for environmentally sensitive ground squirrel removal and ground squirrel control.
Our team of dedicated experts at committed to helping your regain your peace of mind and your property. Don’t wait until ground squirrels have destroyed your yard and your sanity with their deep burrows and constant digging- Call in a team of specialists from Trutech today!
APPEARANCE
While ground squirrels vary in appearance based on their species, they have some features in common. Measuring between 6 and 11 inches long, these pests may have short or long furry tails, dark or light markings, and brown coats with hints of red or gray. They are distinguished from tree squirrels, a close relative, by their tails. While all ground squirrels have tails, none are quite as large and bushy as a typical tree squirrel’s. Behavior can also help to tell them apart. While a frightened ground squirrel will instinctively retreat to its burrow, tree squirrels escape by climbing.
DIET
Ground squirrels feed on a variety of both plant and animal materials, including insects, earthworms, young birds, mice, seeds, fruits, nuts, and plant roots or foliage. At the end of summer, these pests spend a considerable amount of time gathering and eating food to bulk up for the winter. Since most hibernate underground through the worst of the cold weather, they need fat reserves in order to survive. Most species will also store food in large, buried hoards.
HABITAT
Some variety of ground squirrel can be found in most states, though they are particularly common in the western two-thirds of the country. Open grasslands, dry grain or hay fields, meadows, and pastures are their preferred habitats, though they also enjoy the well-watered and smooth ground of residential lawns. Here, they dig elaborate burrow systems that may be up to 4 feet below the soil and extend 30 feet or more in length.
