No, because it is part of the post. It’s nature taking it’s course. And what someone advised me to get ...a cat...to deal with the horrible chipmunk and squirrel problem that I have..
but you just can’t get rid of the current batch. they leave a scent that for years and years...that you have to combat that draws more to do even more damage.
I have heard squirrels referred to as tree rats for a long time, I side with cats for rodent control.