Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Critter-Proof Homes With Squirrel Removal Service

By Dave L. Weglin


A squirrel removal service involves a lot more than just catching and getting rid of critters. It's also about making the property critter-proof to prevent future infestations. The information provided below explains how to find out whether the house has been invaded by squirrels, the dangers they pose, and what to expect from pest control provider called to solve the problem.

Squirrels are indeed cute, with their bushy-tailed perkiness made famous in Disney cartoons. It doesn't change the fact that they are rodents and just as likely as rats are to cause havoc and pose dangers if allowed inside a home. The commonly seen gray squirrels usually try to sneak in or gnaw their way indoors twice annually, when they feel the urge to breed and need a warm spot for a nest.

They prefer to nest up in the attic, partly because of their ability to climb walls and partly because it allows them to come in and go through the roof and use nearby trees. Squirrels have schedules similar to humans, and spend the day in the outdoors foraging. An early morning racket up in the attic is a sure sign that they are inside.

Another sign that squirrels have holed their way in is if they can be seen running around on the roof before dusk. Noise aside, they can cause serious dangers including fire and short-circuits by chewing wires and stripping off the insulation. They can just as easily gnaw at wooden support beams and make holes that weaken the structure.

Their urine and droppings are another nuisance. If the attic is not cleaned once in a while, it will start smelling foul and pose a health hazard. This problem only gets worse with time because they multiply very fast.

Entire litters take up residence in the same area as they grow up. Each one will make new holes in other parts of the home for a separate nest. Once a hole is made, it can be used by other squirrels even if the one that originally gnawed through is trapped and booted off the premises.

The only way to be rid of the critters once and for all is to trap every single one inside the home and then seal each hole properly. Call a squirrel removal service to get this job done in a professional manner. They will set traps, grab all the squirrels that are inside and humanely dispose of the lot. The property is monitored until they're satisfied there are no more squirrels inside, and then the holes are plugged permanently so that the home is completely critter-proofed.




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