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What are pest management guidelines for squirrels
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Squirrels #927832
Asked April 08, 2026, 1:42 PM EDT
What are pest management guidelines for squirrels
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Happy to help, however I'll need some more specifics.
Can you say more about what situation is causing the concern? For example, what is the nature of the conflict (damage to ___), and what is the setting (e.g., production agricultural fields vs. urbanized yard)?
Is the conflict involving tree squirrels? If so, have you got a solid identification of whether they are native species or one of the nonnative, invasive species? Or - are you having problems with one of the species of ground squirrels, in which case are they spotted or striped?
Can you say more about what situation is causing the concern? For example, what is the nature of the conflict (damage to ___), and what is the setting (e.g., production agricultural fields vs. urbanized yard)?
Is the conflict involving tree squirrels? If so, have you got a solid identification of whether they are native species or one of the nonnative, invasive species? Or - are you having problems with one of the species of ground squirrels, in which case are they spotted or striped?
