![]() Mostįumigants require an applicator’s license. Application of zinc phosphide requires an applicators license (Marsh 1994).įumigation involves inserting a poisonous gas into the burrows of squirrels. Zinc phosphide can be dangerous to domestic animals if they Zinc phosphide hasĪ strong odor pre-baiting with regular grain is usually necessary to get the squirrels Grain, and then distributed near the areas of squirrel activity. Zinc phosphide is a poison that is applied to bait, usually oats or a similar The direct method with the highest efficiencyĪnd lowest cost are poison baits, such as zinc phosphide (University of California,Ģ015). Successful direct methods include toxicants and fumigants,Īnd lethal and non-lethal trapping. Where possible, the squirrels will use existing man-made structures to facilitateīurrow development and shelter, such as a concrete pad or an old shed.ĭirect methods are those that directly control the rock squirrels present on a property, ![]() Rock squirrels dig burrows for shelter from the elements and predators and for food Rock squirrels typically eat a diverseĭiet of nuts and berries and other fruit that they may find. Rock squirrels usually inhabit rocky terrain additionally, they can adapt to humanĭevelopments along the suburban interface. Their bodies are about 10.5 inches long, and their tails are roughly 8 inches long.Īdditionally, their fur is usually a dark brown to gray mottled with white spots (Marsh Rock squirrels can be distinguished from other ground squirrels by their larger size Ways that private landowners can manage and reduce rock squirrel damage on their property. When a few rock squirrels take residence in a homeowner’s back yard, and begin toįorage on garden vegetables and fruit trees. Sometimes generate conflicts with homeowners and farmers alike. Like other ground squirrels, damaging agricultural fields, rock squirrels can still Although they do not exist in large colonies Holes in the ground, rather than in trees. ![]() To the group of squirrels called “ground squirrels” because they live in burrows and Rock squirrels ( Spermophilus variegatus) are fairly common across Utah, living in areas with rocky habitats.
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