Have you wondered why there seems to be a rather large amount of playful squirrels venturing onto your property? Are they becoming pests by invading your bird feeders, nesting in your trees, gnawing on structures, and even sneaking into your attic? Today we’ll take a look at what smells could be attracting squirrels to your yard so that you can tackle the problem head-on.
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