LIVE OAK — A squirrel was euthanized after a resident discovered the rodent flailing with two different miniature steal traps clamped onto his limbs Sunday evening. Now, a nonprofit wildlife emergency ...

DEAR JOAN: Is there any remedy to get rid of little thieves in the garden? Our apricot tree and orange trees don’t have a chance against the squirrels. Trap and relocation is not easy. You have a few ...

Generally, I prefer to handle my own problem wildlife issues around my home, such as dealing with destructive garden-raiding raccoons (which once tried to reside in my attic), and I have usually been ...

The leading provider of non-toxic vertebrate pest control solutions identifies California regions facing the highest ground squirrel pest pressure by new ZIP-code data. SONOMA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2026 ...

Two recent incidents prompted me to look into this subject — squirrels damaging trees and garden plants: A highly valued Japanese maple showing dieback, and my Dahlia sprouts disappearing. First, the ...