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Squirrel Wars: Backyard Wildlife Battles & How to Win Them

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Finally, someone has published a guide to dealing with my backyard foes. For years, master gardners, nursery workers, etc. have told me there was absolutely nothing I could do to protect my flowerbeds and bird feeders from squirrels, pesky birds and roaming cats. After reading this book, I know what works and what doesn't. This book not only tells me what to do, I now have some good insight into what's going on in the minds of those little critters (I wish more authors would do this). Yeah!!

My only complaint: the title is a little misleading. I got this book so I could deal with squirrels. This book covers many more backyard critters than squirrels such as cats, crows, deer, raccoons, and so on.

An invaluable book for any homeowner who's ever had problems with squirrels (enemy number one), rabbits, racoons, skunks, possums, deer, cats, rats, dogs, even birds, etc. Each section is dedicated to solving a problem with your animal of choice. And that's just it. It could have easily been called "skunk wars" or any other "animal wars" mentioned in this book. I guess he chose squirrels because they seem to be the most persistant animals to invade our backyard. They are truly clever. However, there's another "Squirrel Wars" book that deals with squirrels only, written in 1996, and the author's attempt to outwit them from raiding his birdfeeders. It's funny and serious. I highly recommend both Squirrel Wars. Enjoy while learning.

Many favorite wildlife species wreck havoc on backyard gardens: Squirrel Wars tells how to solve a range of problems, from birds which raid bird feeders and squirrels which are geniuses at food to creatures which nest in chimneys and dig holes in lawns. Deer, squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, skunks and opossums are covered, with some remedies more effective than others.

The book says Squirrel Wars but it's a book about keeping other creatures out of your yard/garden as well. I was hoping it would be more comprehensive but since it gives tips on other creatures, I thought it had more value. Haven't gotten thru the whole book yet...too busy trying to salvage the bulbs that survived the squirrel attacks.

This 2000 (year) book is chock full of practical information to save your garden from the invasion of local wildlife. Unlike many books, it does not promise a sure cure. Instead, alternatives are offered for each garden pest.

For instance when dealing with Squirrels, the author states in the opening sentence "Public Enemy Number One in America's backyards is a one-pound busybody wiht industrial-strength teeth and a luxuriously bushy tail: the gray squirrel." Harrison goes on to explain why the squirrel is so numerous and provides a few stories of their legendary staying power. Since the stories are happening to someone else you can feel free to laugh and sympathize. Harrison then provides a list of solutions for ridding your yard of these happy little pests. One interesting solution for a bird feeder involved tying a toy Slinky to the top of a pole and letting it hang down the pole. The squirrel attempts to climb up and is dumped to the ground.

The rest of the book deals with raccoons, house cats, deer, bears, rabbits, skunks, chipmunks, hawks, rats, bully birds, wood chucks, opossums, woodpeckers and insects.

This book is worth buying used if you can't find a new copy! The solutions are common sense and most cost very little to try.

Recieved in great condition an timelya topic that is entertaining as well as informative.would recommendthis read for any one that has ever spent any time combating they tricks of a friendly rhodent.

Model wildlife habitat attracts wild behavior.

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Author George H. Harrison is a lifelong nature observer who used his experience from his work with the National Wildlife Federation and as editor at "National Wildlife" to author several award winning wildlife articles. In this book, he takes a close look at the repercussions owners suffer when unwelcome guests of the fur-bearing variety visit their homes, lawns, and property. Harrison's practical tips and inventions will help discourage squirrels, deer, rabbits, skunks, and other less desirable wildlife from taking up permanent residence. Ranging from inexpensive homemade to store bought devices, it is a battle of wits between invader and homeowner. If the reader doesn't find the battles humorous, at least the reader will know they have some options to try when the varmints come calling.

this was a great book, hilarious funny, its very true