Placentia Bans Feeding Wildlife to Lessen Squirrel Population

Placentia Bans Feeding Wildlife to Lessen Squirrel Population
Small holes in the lawn that don't lead anywhere are likely caused by squirrels. Tom Meaker/Shutterstock
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The Placentia City Council voted 5–0 last month to ban the feeding of wild animals in public areas—and some private properties—to stop what they said was an overwhelming population of squirrels in the city.

It is unclear when the problem began or how many squirrels are plaguing city resources.