Ground Squirrels Causing Damage ?

Burrowing Damage

• Their tunnels can undermine structures like:
   
  • Foundations
  • Patios
  • Retaining walls
  • Sidewalks
• Burrows on hillsides can cause erosion or landslides.
• Burrows may penetrate irrigation lines, pipes, or electrical conduits.
• Can result in flooding or loss of water pressure in agricultural systems.

 Why Control Is Important

If left unchecked, their population can grow rapidly, leading to:

• Large colonies
• Exponential property damage
• Higher control costs later

Ground squirrels in California can pose a health and safety risks to humans and other animals, primarily through fleas that carry diseases like bubonic plague and tularemia. They may even contaminate food sources or storage areas.  

highly active  during the day), especially during morning and late afternoon.

About 12–20 inches long including the tail, with a mottled gray and brown coat and a bushy tail.

They dig extensive underground burrow systems with multiple entrances ranging from 5 - 30 feet long in length and about 3 feet deep.

Common throughout California, especially in dry, open areas like fields, parks, pastures, gardens, and hillsides or in yards.