These tiny rodents live in Kentucky and are quite different from other species. You can recognize chipmunks by their small size, bold stripes, and mischievous nature. They often dart around backyards and decks, looking for food and shelter.

Chuck-chuck-chuck, heard ringing throughout Kentucky during warm weather, is the sound of the eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus), Kentucky’s only striped squirrel. Common throughout the state, it is often called a ground squirrel.

Mar 2, 2018 · They are at home in a wide range of habitats across Kentucky, from urban parks and suburban yards to rural woodlands. The mischievous chipmunk is seemingly always going somewhere in a hurry,...

Being mostly omnivorous, Chipmunks primarily eat nuts, seeds, acorns, mushrooms, and fruit. However, they may also eat insects, snails, bird eggs, and small mammals like young mice. Chipmunks are diurnal, meaning they sleep in their burrow at night and spend the day foraging and catching food.

The eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) and the least chipmunk (Eutamias minimas) are the two most widely distributed and notable species. Behavior and damage is similar among all species of native chipmunks, so damage control recommendations are similar for all species.

Eastern Chipmunks are small rodents that can be found throughout Kentucky. With their reddish-brown fur, stripes along their backs, and bushy tails, they are easy to recognize. These chipmunks construct burrows with multiple entrances, where they store food and take shelter.

Chipmunks can be found throughout the state in Kentucky. Habitat. Chipmunks can adapt to a variety of environments from living in the woods to living in a flower garden. They can often be found in areas with a few mature trees. They are common in rural, suburban, urban areas (yards), gardens, campgrounds, and parks.

Author Information: Dr. Tom Barnes, Professor/Extension Wildlife Specialist at the University of Kentucky passed away at his home in Barbourville, KY in 2014. Tom was a well-known and respected member of the Forestry Department and College of Agriculture, Food and Environment family for almost 26 years.

Jul 7, 2023 · With a taste for nuts, seeds, berries, and insects, eastern chipmunks are versatile foragers. They stuff their cheek pouches to the brim, carrying their bounty back to their burrows for storage. These industrious rodents are also known for their lively “chip” calls, warning others of potential danger.

Managing Chipmunk Problems in Kentucky Authored by: Tom Barnes Click the Download button below to download this publication (FOR-41).