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Florida is home to three species of squirrels, the eastern gray squirrel, the
fox squirrel, and the southern flying squirrel. The most common in
urban areas is the eastern gray squirrel. Squirrels occur in woodland and
urban areas, especially near oaks and hickories, and are active during the day,
often feeding on the ground.
Squirrels can cause problems by chewing on plants, tree bark and ornamentals
as well as plastic items, like electrical wiring insulation or even wood siding
on houses and out-buildings. It is often impossible or impractical to
eliminate the source of their chewing.
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