You may find it helps to attract the squirrels to a different part of
your yard via a squirrel feeder. I would look at something that feeds
a fair amount of food (i.e., not one of those that holds a single ear
of corn or two), bearing in mind that you'll probably have to feed them
a fair amount of food, too. I would avoid using something on the
ground due to the likelihood of also attracting skunks and raccoons.

Also, I would closely examine the roof of the gazebo to see if some
kind of seed (maple keys or some such), insects, or other food source
is getting caught in there and attracting them to it.

This might provide some useful info, too:
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74122.html

Jo Ann

Myrl Jeffcoat wrote:
I have a herd of squirrels in my yard. A few years back, I only had
pretty bushy tailed gray squirrels, who didn't do much damage. But in
recent times, I've been over run by scruffy looking little tree
squirrels, who seem to have ran off the gray squirrels. These new
varmints are destructive.

I have a gazebo in my back yard, and these critters are gnawing and
chewing on the roof to it. They have literally chewed up the corners
of the support posts.

I've tried a lot of things, but am woe to come up with a good solution.
. .Do any of you have any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

Myrl Jeffcoat
http://www.myrljeffcoat.com