Squirrels, like most animals, hate the smell of a burning house or building. The dense acrid smoke makes it difficult for them to breathe. The heat of the fire also causes them to flee.
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08/10/2010
First forget using mothballs. They don't work period. I have a hav a heart trap that I bait with seeds. When I catch one I transport some distance away and release it. You won't be able to get rid of them all but you can controll the population. I bought thetrap at my local hardware store.