Organic Control: There are many repellents on the market today used in repelling squirrels.
Interesting Fact: Squirrels can live up to 10 or 12 years. After six years, they are considered old squirrels. Automobiles are the main cause of death among squirrels.
Problems Caused: They not only use their teeth to gnaw into seeds and other food, but do things like tear bark off tree limbs (perhaps for the sweet sap underneath), sometimes girdling a whole branch which then dies. They also chew on houses. Another problem squirrels cause is when they gain access to attics and set up housekeeping. They are very likely to damage insulation and wiring. Other, lesser problems caused by squirrels include digging up plants in gardens, making holes in sod and stealing seed from bird feeders.