Local squirrel information

Squirrel control in New Mexico

Learn what to look for around your property, explore your city, and ask about an inspection or a quote.

Squirrels in New Mexico: what to know

Around New Mexico

Conditions vary across the state. Choose your city below, then describe what’s happening around your home or business.

What to note

Where you see squirrels, how long it has been going on, and anything you’ve already tried are the most useful details to mention.

A useful next step

Ask about an inspection, what treatment would involve, and whether follow-up visits are included. You don’t need to identify the problem yourself before getting in touch.

Local research

Squirrels in New Mexico: what the public record shows

Before you compare quotes, it helps to know which squirrels actually live in New Mexico, when they are busiest, and what the state figures look like. Everything below links to the agency or university page it came from.

Abert's, red, gray and fox squirrel

Game squirrel species

All four are regulated upland game in New Mexico, so a license and season apply.

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

Not a protected species in New Mexico

Rock squirrel legal status

The burrowing squirrel that undermines patios and foundations is the one you can control freely.

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service

Mating March through July; about 30 days gestation; five to seven young

Rock squirrel breeding

Fumigation works best in spring before reproduction is finished.

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service

Squirrel species recorded in New Mexico

Fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) — Game animal in the East; in California an introduced species that may be controlled any time when damaging property.
Red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) — Unprotected in New York (may be taken any time); protected in Washington.

When squirrels are busiest in New Mexico

Rock squirrels breed March through July and hibernate in colder areas; tree squirrels are hunted in fall.

Rules that apply in New Mexico

NMDGF Information by Species

For context, nationally

Two, with 1-8 pups each — Gray squirrel litters per year. Penn State Extension
Mid-December or early January, and again in June — Gray squirrel breeding periods. Penn State Extension

Semi-Arid · urban setting

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Silver City

Semi-Arid · rural setting

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