How to Get a Squirrel Out of Your Yard

Flood the burrows in your yard made by ground squirrels. These are fairly easy to see, with holes in your yard where the squirrels have made shelter from predators. Take your hose and fill the burrows with water; ground squirrels will eventually leave if you keep flooding the burrows.

Sprinkle squirrel repellents in the squirrel burrows, near trash cans, gardens and other places where you see the squirrels frequent. Natural repellents include ground chili pepper and fox urine (a squirrel predator). Store-bought repellents for squirrels are also available from home and garden stores.

Trap the squirrels by setting out live traps with food items squirrels are attracted to such as sunflower seeds, cereal, peanut butter, molasses, nuts and grains. These traps are humane as they do not harm or kill the squirrels. The door of the trap will close when the squirrel goes inside, which allows you to set the squirrel free; preferably at least five miles away.

Install an electric fence around your yard and garden areas where the squirrels are causing problems. Choose an electric fence that will zap and scare the squirrels away without harming them. These are available at many home improvement stores or online retailers.