Ground Squirrels in Landscaping: Identify Species, Then Exclude

First: Know Your Squirrel

Control differs for chipmunks, woodchucks, 13-lined, California ground squirrels, etc. ICWDM rodent index has species pages.

How It Got Indoors

Inspect foundation, vents, roofline. ICWDM inspection guide teaches exclusion techniques.

General Approach

1. ID species via damage sign and location.
2. Live-trap or exclude per species guide.
3. Seal all entry points after removal.