Heres what to do about these sometimes pesky garden residents.
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You may enjoy seeing lively little chipmunks scamper around your garden.
Theyre mostly a nuisance, says Sheldon Owen, PhD, wildlife extension specialist atWest Virginia University.
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That being said, chipmunks can be a real pain, especially in years when their numbers are high.
Chipmunk populations ebb and flow, depending on the availability of food and cover, says Owen.
Only the eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) lives in the Southeast.
They also occasionally eat small reptiles, bird eggs, or nestlings, says Anderson.
These hard-working little creatures stockpile food in their dens for winter.
But on warm days, you may see them running around your garden, says Owen.
