Dossier
squirrelpox
Coverage of squirrelpox in the Nexus archive.
- 'Complete extermination' of greys is the only way to protect red squirrels
A grey squirrel control officer states that trapping and killing greys is necessary to protect red squirrels after confirmed cases of squirrelpox in the Borders. The approach is described as 'complete extermination' of greys as the only viable solution.
- Red squirrel sickness reports under investigation
Tests are being conducted to determine if there is an outbreak of squirrelpox in the Borders, where reports of red squirrel sickness are under investigation.