It’s Squirrel Week at the Washington Post, who are featuring the following articles:

• Odd squirrel behavior and the weather
• Squirrel Week: Where did D.C.’s black squirrels come from? Blame Canada.
• We explore the wild and wacky world of the squirrel
• D.C. Squirrel Week: Are they craftier than we realize?
• The squirrel-proof bird feeder: the Loch Ness of backyard habitats
• Squirrel Questions and Answers

Squirrel Videos

• Tired of the Common Squirrel?
• Why Study Squirrels?

Squirrel Photos

• Squirrel Week User-submitted Photos

See Also: Old Dominion Wildlife Squirrel Photos

[Submitted by M.R] A couple of years ago, this squirrel was eradicated from the Rippon Lodge attic in Prince William County.

Squirrel in Attic

Squirrel in Attic Closeup

I received a couple of comments from people who didn’t like the dead squirrel pictures I posted earlier… so here is a photo of happy squirrel the automatic trail cam took.

Happy Squirrel with a Nut

Expecting to trap a mouse, I was surprised to find a dead southern flying squirrel in a glue trap in my garage. A total of two squirrels were discovered. Their point of entry was chewing through the soffit.

The good news is that the squirrels are eliminated and the soffit is repaired. If you’re looking for service in the Front Royal, VA area, I highly recommend Dolly’s Home Improvement. In addition to repairing the soffit, they also fixed our gutter that was damaged by an ice dam. I’m glad to have the gutter functional ahead of heavy rains expected over the next couple of days.

Dead Southern Flying Squirrel

Point of Entry

Sometimes, I enjoy watching squirrels.  They are amazing little acrobats with incredible balance.  Last year, however, I was having a real problem with squirrels gnawing on the house and damaging my car.  Pesky rodents can be a serious problem, one not to be ignored.  Squirrels have even started fires by chewing on electrical wires.

I bought a tube trap that has been very effective.  After two squirrels were killed, I have had no further problems with squirrel damage.  Knock on wood.

Squirrels have also damaged spark plug wires.