SQUIRREL TRAPPING AND REMOVAL
Professional Squirrel Removal
Squirrels are found all across the United States, and they have become very used to living with humans. These critters are commonly seen running around yards, climbing trees, and looking for food. Since they have become so well adapted to living in urban areas they often get into homes. Continue reading to learn more about squirrels and how professional squirrel removal is a great way to get rid of these critters for good.
Why are squirrels attracted to my property?
Much like other nuisance wildlife, squirrels are attracted to homes for one of two reasons. Generally, these two reasons are food and shelter. Squirrels are very resourceful critters, and if they see an opportunity for an easy meal, they will take it. To prevent squirrels from finding your yard so attractive, you can take a couple of steps. First, secure any garbage or pet food left out, and be sure to pick up any fallen fruit from fruit trees. Next, you should shift your focus to the shelter aspect of squirrels. Clean up any wood piles in your yard, as these are excellent places for small critters to live. In the same line of thinking, clean up any other debris, as well as any tall grass, and you will be well on your way to keeping squirrels away from your property.
What problems can squirrels cause?
Squirrels are very problematic animals to have in your home or on your property for two main reasons. The most serious reason is the potential for health risks associated with squirrels. Squirrels, much like rats and mice, carry many different diseases that can potentially cause serious harm to humans, their families, and their pets. It is always important to exercise caution around squirrels and their feces, as bites and coming into contact with feces are the primary modes of squirrels transmitting diseases.
Not only do squirrels pose serious health risks, but they are also very destructive critters. One of their worst issues is that squirrels can gain access into virtually any part of your home by simply chewing through almost any building material. Their strong jaws and sharp teeth can give them access virtually anywhere. Since most squirrels live in attics of homes, the wiring will be very badly damaged, potentially causing fire hazards. One of their most serious destructive habits is their penchant for destroying building materials. These building materials often provide structural integrity for your home, and when they are gnawed on by squirrels, they can weaken, potentially failing and causing massive repair bills. Squirrels love to gain access to chimneys. Once inside, they often build nests that provide them warmth. These nests are made of dry, flammable material. If a fire is lit, the chimney can very quickly go up in flames, potentially burning a home or other building to the ground. Finally, any squirrel can potentially die in any area of a home, and this can create a terrible odor throughout the home.
How can I prevent squirrels?
You might wonder how you can keep squirrels from getting into your home or other buildings at all. In order to do this, you need to follow a simple set of steps.
The first step is to always inspect your home’s exterior and interior from top to bottom. Always be thorough when looking at the roofline, attic, soffit, fascia, and chimney, as each of these places is particularly liable to allow access to your home for squirrels. Once you have examined each of these areas, be sure to fix any problem areas you may have discovered.
Generally, some all-weather sealant, aluminum sheeting, or even new shingles can fix any of the problems. Once this is done, you can rest assured that no squirrel will enter your home.
How do I remove squirrels?
Squirrels can present a serious problem to homeowners, but it can seem relatively simple to remove them.
In theory, simply setting a cage trap or installing a one-way door would do the trick.
In practice, it is rarely as cut and dry as it sounds.
In many cases, a squirrel that gets into your home is a mother who is about to have her young.
If you remove the mother squirrel, her young will die slow, painful deaths in your home.
This can also create a terrible smell throughout your house.
This is the reason that most people elect to have a professional wildlife removal service to remove squirrels from their homes and other buildings.
Why Hire All Star Animal Trapping?
If you have a squirrel problem of any kind, reach out to us at All Star Animal Trapping, as we would love to help you get rid of your problems involving nuisance wildlife.
If you are looking for low-cost, big results animal removal, give us a call at All Star Animal Trapping, as we pride ourselves on providing the best value and level of service to our clients.
Our humane, ethical treatment of squirrels is surpassed by none, and our staff has years of experience in dealing with all different squirrel scenarios.
