Chipmunks

Identification: Small striped rodents often near rock walls or garden beds.
Symptoms: Missing bulbs, dug soil, and chewed stems.
Control:

  • Hardware Cloth: Protect bulbs and raised beds.

  • Castor Oil Spray: Repels burrowing activity.

  • Live Traps: Relocate humanely where permitted.

  • Remove Cover: Keep garden edges open to deter nesting.