Most Canadian squirrels are diurnal animals, which means they are mostly active during the day. Like us, they prefer to go about their days in the light and retreat into their homes when it gets dark. The northern flying squirrel is an exception to this rule, but this is a rarer species that is uncommon in human habitats. This squirrel is also unlikely to invade your home. If there are squirrels giving you trouble, you are likely to hear them scampering around during the day. Squirrels are not like other rodents, such as mice and rats. Squirrels are up during the day and prefer to eat plant-based foods like seeds,…