How Do You Get Rid Of New Mexico Ground Squirrels?
New Mexico ground squirrels gain their name because they inhabit the state of New Mexico. These squirrels will eat garbage, chew on trees and will create an intricate system of underground burrows that can destroy a property. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ground squirrels can also harbor the fleas that carry Colorado Tick Fever. It is possible to eradicate New Mexico ground squirrels from a property. Introduce natural predators to the ground squirrels to the area. Dogs such as dachshund will hunt ground squirrels in their burrows. Snakes can also be introduced to the areas and will hunt and consume the squirrels. Place moth balls inside of the burrows and on the property. These balls contain Naphthalene, which emits an odor that the squirrels find repulsive. Dig up the burrows. Heavy machinery, such as a back hoe, may be required if the burrows are intricate and deep, as ground squirrels can dig burrows up to 30 feet deep. If the burrows are shallow, they
