Texas has two kinds of squirrel groups to contend with. Ground squirrels are found in south and west Texas and tree squirrels in east and central Texas. Cute as squirrels may be to watch as they cavort about, squirrels can damage landscapes and homes. There are several ways to try to control squirrels, but they are cagey little devils and a gardener may need to try several methods at the same time.
Texas Wildlife Damage Management Service— a cooperative program between the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and United States Department of Agriculture—offers two articles: one on tree squirrels and one on ground squirrels that describe their physical characteristics, their habitat and behavior.
