Squirrels are attracted to a variety of things, including:

• Nuts and seeds: Squirrels love nuts and seeds, such as walnuts, hickory nuts, acorns, pine nuts, and sunflower seeds. Scatter these treats on the ground or in trees to attract squirrels.

• Fruits and vegetables: Squirrels also enjoy fruits and vegetables, such as apples, strawberries, pumpkins, and corn. Fresh fruit is readily accepted by squirrels.

• Squirrel feeders: You can use squirrel feeders to provide a constant source of food for squirrels. Fill the feeder with nuts, seeds, or sunflower seeds.

• Nesting boxes: Squirrels like to nest in trees, so providing nesting boxes can attract them to your yard.

• Water: Squirrels need a source of water as well as food, so providing a bowl of water on the ground can help attract them.

• Trees and shrubs: Squirrels prefer areas that are heavily wooded with trees, shrubs, and other plants. They like trees that produce nuts and have hollows that they can nest in, such as willows, aspens, spruces, and pine trees.

• Cover: Squirrels are naturally skittish and dont like wide open spaces, so providing natural cover in the form of hedges, shrubs, tall stands of ornamental grass, and stacks of wood or logs can make them feel safe and comfortable.

When attracting squirrels to your yard, be aware of the potential problems this may cause, such as squirrels digging up your garden beds or lawns to try and bury their food.