Squirrels commonly enter attics by finding gaps in siding and roofing or chewing holes in the home’s exterior. Once there, they are not likely to leave without good reason. Some signs of squirrels in ...

Q: I’ve suspected that animals are nesting in my attic for a while, and recently I’ve noticed lots of squirrel activity in the trees surrounding my roof. Is it possible that I have squirrels in my ...

DEAR JOAN: I’m writing to you on behalf of my neighbor. He has squirrels in his attic. How can he get rid of them? They are chewing and creating a lot of damage. Gloria, Bay Area DEAR GLORIA: ...

Here’s how to discourage squirrels from becoming a nuisance in your home and garden. Squirrels are incredible little athletes, and their antics are fun to watch. But what’s not fun? When they gnaw on ...

I had a question a few weeks ago from a person who was hearing noises in her attic. She suspected it was a squirrel and needed to know what to do to remove them. When there is a squirrel or other pest ...

Q. I have flying squirrels in my attic. Several years ago, you wrote about a way to get rid of them. What did you recommend? A. I suggested two ways. One was to trap them, then release them in some ...

They’re fixtures in our yards and our lives. Trees add beauty to Janet Lammens’ Wash Park backyard – at least they did. “It’s pretty ugly,” Lammens said, standing beside the 20-year-old tree. Over the ...

DEAR JOAN: I’m writing to you on behalf of my neighbor. He has squirrels in his attic. How can he get rid of them? They are chewing and creating a lot of damage. Gloria, Bay Area DEAR GLORIA: ...

Squirrels are incredible little athletes, and their antics are fun to watch. But what’s not fun? When they gnaw on your bird feeder or take up residence in your attic. “You can’t keep squirrels ...