Ground Squirrel Removal
Ground Squirrel Removal in Phoenix, AZ, | Critter Bros
Do you have ground squirrels causing issues on your property in the Phoenix, AZ area? Ground squirrels are small rodents, very similar to tree squirrels, but instead of building their nests up high in trees or attics, ground squirrels burrow into the ground to make their homes. Ground squirrels can become very destructive nuisance pests, as they can kill tree roots and feast on your garden vegetables.
Ground squirrels can also dig alongside and underneath your home’s foundation, leading to the foundation cracking, settling, becoming uneven, or even becoming structurally unstable. Ground squirrels can wreak havoc on a perfectly maintained lawn or well-landscaped property, as they will dot the property with their caves and entrance holes. If you have ground squirrels ripping up your grass in the Phoenix area, contact the experts at Critter Bros for expert ground squirrel removal services.
Our team of wildlife control operators has years of experience dealing with ground squirrels. We will locate and identify the animal or animals, remove all of them, remediate any damage done, seal off their entry points, and provide you with recommendations to keep them from returning to your property in the future.
Critter Bros offers FREE estimates for ground squirrel trapping and removal, so contact us today to get started at 928-534-1610!
What Do Ground Squirrel Holes Look Like?
Ground squirrel holes are roughly 3 inches in diameter, open, and NOT plugged back up with dirt. These holes are the entrance to the ground squirrel’s burrow. Ground squirrel burrows can be 5 to 30 feet long, usually around 2-4 feet deep in the ground. Ground squirrel holes are typically marked by mounds of dirt and rock.
Ground squirrel burrows can be extremely destructive to well-manicured lawns, vegetable gardens, and vital water retention systems. Ground squirrel burrows can ruin the look of your lawn, as ground squirrels will tear up the grass to make their entrance holes, and their burrows can also disrupt the root systems of grass, leaving it dry, dead, and brown. Groundhogs will do the same to trees and shrubs, often killing these plants. Ground squirrels can also strip the bark off your trees. Ground squirrels will burrow into your garden, where they will feast on your vegetables, and damage the ones they don’t eat by disrupting their roots.
Are Ground Squirrels Dangerous?
Ground squirrels can potentially carry the rabies virus, but they are not known to spread it to humans. They can spread several other diseases, including tularemia, salmonella, rat bite fever, and bubonic plague. Ground squirrels also carry several parasites like ticks, fleas, and mites, which can spread their own diseases like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
The main danger posed by ground squirrels comes from their digging activity. Ground squirrel burrows can make your yard weak and unstable, prone to cave-ins which can injure you, your pets, or any farm animals on your property. Ground squirrels can burrow underneath decks, porches, sheds, and even your home’s foundation, which can lead to costly repairs, and these structures becoming unstable, which can pose a serious threat to you and your family.
How To Get Rid of Ground Squirrels in My Yard in Phoenix, Arizona | Critter Bros
If you have ground squirrels on your property in the Phoenix, AZ area, contact the experts at Critter Bros for ground squirrel trapping and removal services. Ground squirrels are notoriously difficult to trap, as they are extremely clever rodents and will not fall for a trap easily. Ground squirrels can detect traps through scent and placement, so trapping requires a skill most people don’t have. An inexperienced trapper will most likely not be able to catch a ground squirrel, but our team of licensed wildlife control operators has years of experience dealing with trapping difficult critters like ground squirrels. We come armed with the knowledge and experience to successfully trap and remove squirrels from your property in the Phoenix, AZ area. Critter Bros offers FREE estimates, so contact our team to get started today at 928-534-1610!
Ground Squirrel Deterrents Near Me | Ground Squirrel Prevention
After we remove ground squirrels from your property, the next step is to install deterrents and preventative measures to keep them from returning to your yard. The best way to keep ground squirrels out is to install wildlife barriers alongside the edges of your property, buried a few inches into the ground to prevent ground squirrels from digging underneath them. Critter Bros offers wildlife barrier installation in the Phoenix, AZ area, so call us today to get started at [az-phone}!
Habitat modification can also help deter squirrels. Remove brush piles, firewood, stumps, lawn equipment, and any other lawn debris, as eliminating these will make ground squirrels feel less safe.
Ground Squirrel Removal Near Me | Critter Bros in Phoenix, AZ
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Cost of Ground Squirrel Trapping and Removal
The cost of ground squirrel trapping and removal is variable, based on several factors including the severity of the infestation and the size of the property. A single ground squirrel in a small yard won’t cost the same as a large commercial property with several different ground squirrel burrow systems.
That’s why Critter Bros offers FREE estimates, so our technicians can come out and inspect your property, before providing you with a specialized quote for ground squirrel trapping and removal. Contact our team today to get started at 928-534-1610!
Best Ground Squirrel Trapping and Removal in Phoenix, AZ
Ground squirrel damage can ruin your garden, dry out your trees, and leave your lawn a patchy, dead, mess. Ground squirrel damage can also pose a serious hazard to you and your family if they are burrowing underneath your home’s foundation.
If ground squirrels are ripping up your lawn, killing your trees, ruining your garden and endangering the structural integrity of your home, don’t hesitate to contact Critter Bros as soon as possible.
Our team of highly trained wildlife experts has years of experience trapping these clever critters, and we can solve your ground squirrel problem quickly and effectively.
We also offer wildlife barriers to prevent ground squirrels from coming back. Critter Bros offers FREE estimates, so contact our team to get started today at 928-534-1610!