Per their name, the California ground squirrel lives in burrows in the ground. Squirrel burrows average about 4 inches in diameter and are often interconnected through a series of underground tunnel systems.

 

 

Habitat facts:

 

• Found on natural rangeland, pastures, grain fields, slope with scattered trees, rocky ridges. 
• Avoids thick chaparral and dense woods.
  
  Squirrel burrow near the ocean.
• Prefer open areas where visibility is good to avoid natural enemies. 
• But well-adaptable to many environmental situations. 

 

How Habitat relates to control:

Squirrels are found in a variety of environments from meadows to parks to crops to lawns and more. Knowing the type of animal causing damage is a necessity to effective control. Understanding the type of habitat a ground squirrel prefers is key to indentifying potential and/or actual damage.