Sketch of the red squirrel from Pinterest.

One of the 10 most invasive species in the entire world is The Gray Squirrel. They’ve been known to eat everything from nuts to garbage cans, and are real pests in my New York neighborhood. Bothersome plants and animals are why people turn to pesticides and herbicides to protect their houses. But can herbicides be good? When I think herbicide I think about white powder that burns your fingers when you touch it. That is not good. Herbicides aren’t selective on what they destroy. On the other hand, the plants you want to keep could always be re-planted after the invasive species are eradicated. So why bring up herbicides? Continue reading →