What can I do to stop the birds and squirrels from eating my dad's pear and cherry trees?

My dad is planting a cherry tree, and the new baby cherries have just started to grow! But all that's left is a stick with a nut connected to it! The birds keep eating them, and I want them to stop! Cherries are too good to waste (especially to birds). And that's not all. My dad also planted a pear tree, the really expensive kind. The tiny little fruits have also just started growing, and the squirrels are eating all of them! Please help me! I really want them to stop! Especially the birds! My dad was planting the trees for me as a birthday present because they're my favorite fruits!





Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!What can I do to stop the birds and squirrels from eating my dad's pear and cherry trees?
Maybe you should keep a dog outside.What can I do to stop the birds and squirrels from eating my dad's pear and cherry trees?
Try spraying with vinegar. Most animanls do not like the smell or taste.YOU can wash the fruit
wind chimes, birds and squirrels hate them enjoy your fruit.
SHOOT THOSE BITCHES!
They make a net for fruit trees you can try that

How do squirrels walk on those little bitty branches high in the trees and don't fall off?

Squirrels are nature's ninjas. They craftily apply Velcro to their feet and then cover the trees in the soft part. Also, the nuts they eat create helium in their guts making then light and can fly.How do squirrels walk on those little bitty branches high in the trees and don't fall off?
It's all about those ribs.How do squirrels walk on those little bitty branches high in the trees and don't fall off?
well, it's pretty easy for them to walk along the branches on their way in, but what's really funny is to watch them when they walk out, of the bar!!!
cuz there cool man there squirrles yeah dude
Must be ';twinkle toes'; as this is the Music section...
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I want birds to build nests in the trees in my yard, but how can I keep squirrels out & not harm birds(robins)

You can get repellents to deter squirrels or buy collars to go around your trees..but the little critters can jump pretty high.,..so the collars will need to be placed strategically to not allow them to do this. Other than that...just let the little critters do what they do in nature..the birds will / and always have found a way to co-habitate (so to speak) with other animals in our world.I want birds to build nests in the trees in my yard, but how can I keep squirrels out %26amp; not harm birds(robins)
You can go to a local feed store and ask for the squirrel repellant. It will keep the squirrels away and not harm the birds. They can even be hung in trees to deter the little vermits :)!I want birds to build nests in the trees in my yard, but how can I keep squirrels out %26amp; not harm birds(robins)
u can go to the store and look for some cool wooden birds houses that you can nail or use a strong ropes to hang the bird house and you can put osme leafs inside the bird house for the mother bird can start her new nesting and make it for her new home . you can try that instead to keep the wild birds and squirrels out . if the squirrels wont leave then you can put some walnuts on the ground near the tree for the squirrels to have .
Well..If you want them to, put bird feed and nuts or squirral feed out in your lawn. It works. Me and my mom did it and it REALLLLLY works!! We saved a baby squirral from being eaten by a hawk and we saved a nest from being harmed from squirreleyzz..

Do squirrels in the holes of trees?

yes they do all the timeDo squirrels in the holes of trees?
Squirrels live wherever they can find a dry spot out of the weather.

Do squirrels live in trees?

Hmm, that depends on whether you are speaking of ground squirrels or tree squirrels, there are both.





Tree squirrels such as the Eastern Grey (comes in a reddish, grey, and black version), the Red squirrel (also known as a Pine squirrel...)and the nocturnal flying squirrel all do live in trees, their diet is primarily the nut and seeds from the trees in which the inhabit.





But there is also a large population and variety of ground squirrels who nest within dug underground warrens. These tend to be larger, and have a diet largely consisting of grassess, seeds and other ground vegetation.





So, yes, tree squirrels live in trees, and ground squirrels, well, they live on and under the ground.





Hope that helps.Do squirrels live in trees?
they must certainly do


thank youDo squirrels live in trees?
yes they can live in trees they make a kind of nest like birds.. but they can also live in a lot of other places too...
yes they make nests up there, sometimes you can see them a big wad of leaves like a ball in the trees , this is where they nest at night.
What kind of a question is that...of course they live in trees.
only the ones who cant afford a house.
DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!1
yeah sure they live in trees its there natural habitats
yes.... they do. either in them or on them, guess that depends on the squirrells preference.
Yes, with the rest of the Happy Tree Friends!
yes they do...

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POLL: Did you know squirrels are really just rats that can climb trees?

Don't forget they have fur on their tails.





Oh and one has really bad aim, I hear...POLL: Did you know squirrels are really just rats that can climb trees?
never thought much about it, but it seems right.


they're no better than rats.





its them or rats that like to crawl around in my


attic. eww. especially when you're trying to


sleep. =XPOLL: Did you know squirrels are really just rats that can climb trees?
No,i didnt know that,





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yeah kind of like some of my old friends that can tell their way out of anything funny the comparison huh ?
*GASP* shsdhfsdhfjshdh.


say whaaa? DFHSHSDHFJKS.


NO.


NO NO.


NO NO NO.


I REFUSE TO BELIEVE THIS IDIOCRACY.
They bury their nuts, too.


And they know how to walk the power lines using their tails as a balance.
thats what has been said, ive heard it before, but squirrels do have different bone structures and are much more cuter and loveable and can exhibit intelligence above rats who scour dark places like sewers while squirrles live in trees
Let the squirrel questions begin AWESOME!!!
I watched one fall off a power line once....they sure can make a ';thud'; when they hit the ground!
Squirrels are rats rich enough to have a fur coat.
No, I didn'know that. Wow, you learn something new everyday. I guess i will still look at them as squirrels though
THATS NOT TRUE SQUIRRELS ARE AMAZING FRIENDLY CREATURES.





THEY HAVE PRETTY TAILS AND ARE CUTE.





(I'm his girlfriend)
They got clause they can frighth back not like ooppussums and babbys





sniff
who i think should all be executed executioner style! just one shot to the head baby just one shot.
and bats are flying squirrels :)
Yeah and they eat nuts too
AND they have an awesome tail
yes, but somehow they make me happier than rats that don't climb trees.
but cute as hell though huh
yeah. i like shooting them with my BB gun
Yes... and they tasty...!
um yeah and have fluffy tails. ~~shudders~~
wow didnt know that! now i see them in a different way
did you know that pandas suck at procreation?..
a less intellegent speices cuz at least rats don't run in front of my car
you say that like it's a bad thing.
yes they stare at my whilst i jog
that's not true.


don't try to trick us.

How often do squirrels fall out of trees? saw one yesterday that fell 40 ft.?

don't know... and i'm kinda ashamed to say this but i'd be laughing my butt off if it saw this happen. i can just imagine them squeeking as they fall... (sorry, overactive imagination)How often do squirrels fall out of trees? saw one yesterday that fell 40 ft.?
really? 40 ft., did it survive??How often do squirrels fall out of trees? saw one yesterday that fell 40 ft.?
I wonder what that squirrel was smoking..lol
lol lol thats funny. NO! I AM NOT AN ANIMAL HATER! but anyway, it happens often, animals lose footing and fall. Birds fall too, if thier babies and they can't quite grip the tree branch right.
May have been a stunt squirrel ... were they filming?
Depends on if they loose there footing...





Question is... how far can a squirrel fall and not mess itself up...
lol, this is funny, i know it's mean to do so, but me and my friend is laughing so hard that we have a stomachace right now. did it really fell 40 ft? if you don't mind i'm gonna take this idea and ask my math teacher tomorrow, she hates it when i ask these kinds of questions. Well, maybe the squirrel was doing suicide. Think about what the squirrel did before he/she fall. Squirrels are like people, they have feeling. It's not a supprise if it was commiting suicide. Anyway, your question is still wicked funny.
lol

Do squirrels pee in the trees?

yes, squirrels pee in trees. actually, they're pretty indiscriminate about where they pee. they'll pee darned near anywhere. maybe it's some kind of territorial thing.





some rodents, like the bushy tailed woodrat (also known as the packrat) do use something like a bathroom. they have one single site that they always use to tinkle. the site even gets inherited from generation to generation. often it is inside a cave or protected burrow, and millenia of packrat pee congeals and crystallizes into a hard, almost amber-like form. like amber, these pee globs can preserve insects, seeds and other materials from hundreds or even thousands of years in the past.Do squirrels pee in the trees?
I've never seen a squirrel pee, but I hope that atleast the girl squirrels go into a hole in the tree to do their business.Do squirrels pee in the trees?
nah, they look for nearby port-a-johns!!!
do bears pee in the woods????
I'm pressuming so yes.. where else will they pee?!
no, they use rest rooms!
yes

How do squirrels climb down trees head first?

naHow do squirrels climb down trees head first?
They can rotate their rear paws and dig their claws in. They are flexable little critters!How do squirrels climb down trees head first?
with there claws
they have joints in their ankles that allow them to grab on with their claws and keep balance with out hurting themselves...the tails help a lot with balance also
very carefully!

Do squirrels fall out of trees when they die?

And if there's no one around to hear, do they make a noise?Do squirrels fall out of trees when they die?
No, they lay there on a branch on their back, with their little legs sticking up in the air and little cartoon X's over their eyes. lolDo squirrels fall out of trees when they die?
Well, what if they were on the ground to begin with?
If they are in a tree when they die, then yes, they will fall to the ground, unless a limb catches them on the way to the ground.





They lose muscle control like we would, and therefore, have no choice but to fall.
no, they drift straight off to squirrel heaven
They tend not to climb up trees to die!





But i'm sure if they did they would fall ~ but they wouldn't care





they would be DEAD.
Yes if they die on the tree.
of course!
why would they always die sitting in a tree!!
Nah, they go to the squirrel grave yard (on the ground). They know its coming
Or maybe they just fade away like Jedi-Squirrels





it would explain alot wouldnt it?











Are they burried with their nuts?
Don't know, but I loved fullstops(?) answer.
only if they are in them at the time
Unless they get caught in a branch or something...
Only when they've been shot...
some do some dont rigour mortise
no, they go to squirrell heaven
only when shot
No but they do if a golfer forgets his Right Guard...
pmsl what a great question, i have no idea.
good question
I bet they land on their feet, like cats
the fall off of tires when they die

Which fruit would be the most effective at knocking squirrels out of trees?

I am currently trying cherries and they are not working.Which fruit would be the most effective at knocking squirrels out of trees?
lol personally I'd use a rock but if it has to be fruit use a winter pear....they're the right size shape and weight so the moment that squirrel gets hit...BAM!!!!Which fruit would be the most effective at knocking squirrels out of trees?
Try bananas, they work just like boomerangs, so you might get two squirrels with one throw.
I bought a Craftsman Squirrel Knocker at Sears.


Before that I was throwing broccolli
pineapple
If i was like you (nasty because you are knocking innocent squirrels out of their natural habitat; what have they ever done to you), i would suggest something. But because im not, im not going to suggest anything. Squirrel slayer!
why would you even do this...it sounds....well, sad
raisins
Don't be silly - try rocks instead - it is a waste of good fruit doing that!
Walnuts. You can throw the fruit at them because its not good to eat anyway then later go retrieve the nut.
some people can't take a joke*sigh*


man you are funny!.


try coconut or watermelon
Lemons are just the right size.
Pineapples...
watermelon
kiwi? Is this a riddle?
frozen grapefruits. frozen Elton Johns.
You are a slayer.
Well of course cherries wouldnt work, try Watermelons, Pineapples, Grapefruits, Cocanuts, James' giant peach and if veggies count- Pumpkins, big courgettes and the enormous turnip


:-)
hahah .... this question is my favourite so far ...





Try apple, orange and lime. You need a bit of weight and cherries are too light. ... hahaha ... Be kind though :p

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Why don't squirrels ever fall out of trees?

The claws allow them to grip tree trunks, and the tail aids in balance.Why don't squirrels ever fall out of trees?
Cause they're pretty well adapted to trees.


They can hold onto em well with their claws, their big tail provides balance, and I'm guessing their brains also evolved to match well, giving them whatever behavior will be best suited to not fall.Why don't squirrels ever fall out of trees?
Oh yeah they do, especially the babies, I've seen some dead babies that have fallen from trees :-(
haha I think cause they have really big claws...... maybe....
cause their cool
cuz they can fly

Cutting down trees with squirrels nesting?

I live in UK.


I have a 40ft row of conifers in my garden which have been a squirrel home for several years. Unfortunately I must have these trees cut down. I am really worried about having to evict the squirrels. When do they have their young, would it be around now? What will happen to them all? Will they have to fight with other squirrels locally to find somewhere new to nest? OK, I know they're only squirrels, but they've never done me any harm and I do worry about the little guys. Please advise!Cutting down trees with squirrels nesting?
The Grey Squirrel is not protected,so you can cut down your trees as any young will be taken by the parents to another safe place.





But please check that no late breeding birds have a nest in them,or else you could be in trouble.Cutting down trees with squirrels nesting?
Squirrels give birth twice a year, in January-April and


in August-September. There are 2-4 babies per litter. The


babies are self-sustaining at about 12-14 weeks of age and will leave


the nest area in search of their own territory





If you want them to remain in or around your garden, put up some nesting boxes elsewhere before you cut down the trees also put out food for them, if food is plentiful and nesting is easy they will stay around.





Also see:www.squirrels.org this may answer some other questions or give information you need
If they are grey,you are allowed to shoot them.people are also starting to eat them these days.we need to save the red,get rid of the aggressive grey.bon appetite
I have seen a couple of young squirrels running around my garden, presume they have finished by now. You are so kind to worry about them, i also like squirrels.
I think they will be able to find another home. They can still mate now, just make sure you don't cut down the trees while they are in it.
Grey squirrels are vermin only worry about red squirrels
as long as they are grey squirrels then there is no problem. Any young will be long gone by now anyway.
i hope they find a new home but you could ask a wildlife rescue for the answer to your question they would no

Why do trees depend on squirrels?

Trees do depend on squirrels to take acorns, seeds, and pinecones (depending on the tree) and help scatter them so that there is a possibility that new trees will grow.


This is one of the reasons how tree species survive.


But other than that, squirrels may eat away at the bark of the tree, which may be harmful.Why do trees depend on squirrels?
Squirrels do plant the seeds by burying them for later use, and then they may forget where they put them.Why do trees depend on squirrels?
They DON'Tdepend on them, ultimately, but sometimes the squirrels will get nuts out of the tree and then drop them on the ground, losing them by accident.. The nuts may then grow into new trees.
they dont dumb@#!$

How can you keep the squirrels on the ground when the nuts are in the trees?

when you let the squirrels live somewhere OTHER than the insane asylumHow can you keep the squirrels on the ground when the nuts are in the trees?
Give them some of yours!!! ;)How can you keep the squirrels on the ground when the nuts are in the trees?
PUT THE NUTS WHERE THEY CAN REACH THEM
give them ur own nuts! lol
Shake the tree.....
Get the nuts and put them on the ground or if you can't reach--er--whatever, then maybe if you shook the tree then maybe some of the nuts will fall on the ground.
put out corn or crackers for them that should keep them on the ground for a little while
well u make a tiny tree, or ya put the nuts on the ground or you even maybe squish the squirrels!
why would i care to keep the squirrels on the ground?
I thought, the nuts to this world are on the ground.


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wow i think i just lost 2 iq points reading this question...
let the squirrels get the nuts...
PUT THE NUTS ON THE GROUND

How and why do squirrels climb trees?

Because, Thats Where thy live, Have babies etc.How and why do squirrels climb trees?
They use the trees as teleports jumping from one corner of the earth to the other in order to find the Great Holy Nut that has been eluding the squirrel species for centuries.How and why do squirrels climb trees?
to get their nuts off the ground !

I rent a house surrounded by black walnut trees, and the house is infested with squirrels, Im going insane!?

I have had critter control out and they said my house ';makes them want to get a new career';, I've tried fox urine it doesnt work, Im going crazy with the noise, has anyone had this bad an infestation? because i cant get rid of their food source (the black walnuts)!!!I rent a house surrounded by black walnut trees, and the house is infested with squirrels, Im going insane!?
Try a dog. My dog loves to chase squirrels and he never hurts them, but he keeps them out of my garden.I rent a house surrounded by black walnut trees, and the house is infested with squirrels, Im going insane!?
Get a cat. Our cat loves squirrels. She chases them right up the tree.

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Peaches being stolen from our trees by squirrels. any suggestions?

we don't mind sharing. but would like to have a few for ourselves.Peaches being stolen from our trees by squirrels. any suggestions?
I put bird netting around my peach tree and it kept the pesky squirrels and birds away. The tree is small though. I ordered it (the netting) through a local plant nursery. Peaches being stolen from our trees by squirrels. any suggestions?
Get a peice of aluminum. You can use an old piece of tin or even the flat kind. Make it so that it's about 2 feet top to bottom and long enough to go around your tree. Simply wrap it around and secure it.








It will keep the squirrels and everything else out of the tree. Thats what we have to do with produce trees and with the pecan trees! they can't climb the metal so therefor they can't get up! Good luck!








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If the peaches are ripe or close to being rip, pick them now. Else you'll also compete with the birds.








I have four apple trees,a cherry tree, and white grape vines. I lost the peach tree last year when it fell over during a storm. We fight the birds, the deers, and the squirrels every year for the best choices.
get a bb gun

Do squirrels hurt trees in any way?

I was doing this thing in science and i was wondering if they do? hiDo squirrels hurt trees in any way?
They don't do much damage--not enough to kill the tree, anyhow. Squirrels will chew branches and they knock off some loose bark here and there but nothing that will kill a tree.Do squirrels hurt trees in any way?
Hello, no they do eat the seed of any trees, but in their methods of storing these, they become symbiotic as a planter of trees, in prodigious proportions for re seeding of the forest canopies. They build nest in tree branches, and occasionally will use an existing cavity for their nest. The never make the hole, and insects that harm trees are sometime on the squirrels diet.
In the spring when trees start budding out, the squirrels eat the plump buds as food. It affects the tree somewhat but does not kill it. They hurt the nut crop by decimating it. My pecan tree makes loads of pecans every year but I never eat any. They will cut them out even before they ripen. For some reason they will plant nuts all over the neighborhood for future generations. So in a sense they help out. I was born in a community called Pecaniere. It was the work of squirrels. There were a forest of pecan trees every where.
They can strip of quite a surprising amount of bark and if carried to excess this could kill an individual branch but is very unlikely to kill the whole tree.
no, they do not.

Squirrels are eating my potted hibiscus trees on my deck - leaves & flowers! What do I do to stop this?

You need to take action and FAST! Drape a light-weight, fine-mesh tent over your pots--just temporarily. Green camping tents are available at R.E.I. for $12 and can be cut to size. You need to discourage those clever squirrels with negative reinforcement (just like with a dog). You can also try the commercial animal repellent sprays but don't spray it on the hibiscus, itself, because it may brown the leaves. Spray on and around the pots. The product that I have found to have some success with is called Get Away--an animal repellent spray. It's an oil of mustard with extracts of chili and lemon mixed in. It has a very strong, lemony smell that squirrels, dogs and other critters do not like. I think that Lowe's carries it in their garden dept. but it's also available online. See below:Squirrels are eating my potted hibiscus trees on my deck - leaves %26amp; flowers! What do I do to stop this?
Call your garden center and ask if they have squirrel repellent (it does exist and it is effective). Or make your own. Use spicy peppers and garlic, put em in a spray bottle let it soak for a day and spray the plants (in the evening) it won't harm the plants but the squirrels don't like it. Squirrels are eating my potted hibiscus trees on my deck - leaves %26amp; flowers! What do I do to stop this?
I had the same problem! I put peanuts out for them and that didn't work! I sprinkled garlic and onions everywhere. I had got these ideas from a garden site. Anyway, what ended up working for me was human hair. I was hesitant about trying it, but I was tired of the squirrels. When I went and got my hair cut I asked my hairdresser for a bag of hair that had been sweep up. still not wanting to, I put on gloves and put hair in the soil around my plants. I saw that hair had been pulled up once, but never saw the squirrels again!
Get a dog.
buy a shut gun;not joking.that is how i got rid of a rabbit that was eating my vegetables
just buy a bebe gun and just shoot at them it will work