Squirrels are beautiful to watch and admire. But these creatures are more than cute as they can damage your trees. The trees in your yard or garden can become the target for a squirrel to dig holes, create nests and draw the nutrition they need. Not only this, they gawn at the stem, which may cause the bark of the tree to expose to damage too. If you suspect squirrel damage upon your trees, it’s best to call expert tree services Sacramento to assess your trees for squirrel damage. You can also take a closer look at your trees to recognize the signs of squirrel damages before they create serious havoc on your trees.

In this blog, we have brought together all the essential information on types of squirrel damage and tips to keep from the damage caused by these creatures:

If you see a lot of leaves and twigs beneath the trees, a squirrel could be the reason behind this.

Squirrels spend most of their daytime in search of their food to gulp and also store it. If they don’t find food in their area where they are dwelling, they will go dozen of miles to search a location where they can get their nutrition and food. They choose trees that are healthy and serve as a good source of food for them.

The thing with squirrels is that they can even start to strip the bark if they are struggling to find the food. They usually chew the bark around the perimeter of a branch as this part contains sugars and nutrients. This can lead to the movement of sugars becoming hindered, causing the branch to get damaged. The damage caused by the squirrels can make trees prone to pest infestation and other parasite invasion or damage. Bark damage can lead to serious issues in the trees, even can result in infections. Sometimes, trees with infections can die and will need you to call tree removal Sacramento if not received cared, and assessed for diseases and infections on time.

Squirrels eat the tender buds of developing tree branches and leaves, which make the tree vulnerable to damage.  Because, if the squirrels have consumed this in a great amount on a single tree, it can hamper the tree’s growth and also could cause disfigurement of the tree.

Ways to prevent the squirrel damage

The higher the damage caused by squirrels, the greater is the damage to the tree’s health.

  • Check for the areas on the trees that are exposed to the squirrel and apply a paste of Tabasco sauce and water to that area.
  • Call tree care and landscape design Sacramento experts for help if you suspect squirrel damage and see the signs of damages.
  • Apply a sheet of tin to the base of the tree to keep squirrels from climbing up.

Squirrels can cause more harm than you imagine. They can significantly affect the health of your trees. Therefore, it’s essential to pay attention to the types of damages a squirrel cause.