Mornin'. I hope you solve your squirrel problem. We have more of a proablem with the California scrub jays. They sometimes get to the tomatoes before I can get them off the vines. They are loud and aggressive. Then there are the pigeons. Don't get me started on the pigeons...
My husband woke me up this morning at 6:15, and for once, I'm glad he did. I was having a bizarre dream. In my dream, I had opened up the bottom drawer of my dresser where I had sweaters, and several mice jumped out. One of the cats, Baby, took off after them. I was P.O.'d and trying to clean up the mess, and heading out to buy D-Con. (I've heard D-Con works on pigeons, but we have too many desirable birds around here, like the California Quail). I really don't understand that dream, because I've never lived anywhere where I had mice in the house. Having house cats probably helps.
I've never had mouse problems with cats either, except a long time ago when I had Persians. I had to teach them to catch them. After that the problem was solved. LOL!
I enjoy the blue jays. they are contrary birds. Maybe I just identify with them. Also, they're not really a nuisance. Like I said before, things may change considerably when I put in a garden, but for now, I don't mind some of the extra critters, especially given the exotic bug populations around my yard. Nice to know there are lots of bug demolition birds about.