Squirrel Removal

Squirrel Removal from Attic FAQs

    The attic is a likely place for nuisance animals to be found in a home, and this is definitely the case for squirrels. Squirrels and their habit of chewing up materials can cause great damage to your home, and their ability to carry diseases can harm you and your family. If a squirrel is in your attic, there are some important steps to take. Continue reading to learn how to get squirrels out of your attic.

Why do squirrels like attics?

    Attics are excellent sources of shelter for every species of nuisance animal, as they provide warmth and a great place to hide from humans. Since squirrels (especially mother squirrels) are always looking for this type of shelter, this often leads them right into your attic. Beyond the shelter, squirrels are very capable of scavenging for food, and there is often more than enough food located around the property of humans. With these two factors squared away, squirrels can live very well in attics.

Do squirrels cause problems?

    One of the most serious problems that squirrels can cause has to do with their capability to carry many different diseases. These viral and bacterial infections can be spread through feces, urine, and saliva. Other transmission vectors are direct contact events, such as bites and scratches. Many of the infections that can be caused are very capable of leaving you, your family, and your pets in serious risk of hospitalization, and potentially even death. 

Another issue that squirrels are able to cause is massive amounts of damage to homes and properties. Squirrels, like rats and mice, are able to chew up almost any material they want, which they often do. This can cause problems in many ways. New entry holes are often created by chewing through siding, shingles, or soffit and fascia. Once inside, more entry holes can be created that give the squirrels access to more parts of your home. As can be seen, squirrels are a threat that should be removed from your attic as soon as possible.

Are squirrels preventable?

The easiest way to remove squirrels from your attic is to never allow them in. One of the best ways to do this is to create a checklist of every area of your home, with special emphasis on the attic and roofline. Once you have made a list, begin to work your way through the checklist, looking for any weak spots that squirrels could easily get through. If you find any, be sure to repair them or have a professional take care of it if it is beyond your capabilities. Another great way to discourage squirrels is to keep any tree limbs that extend over your roof trimmed back. This will prevent squirrels the easy opportunity to jump onto your roof.

How can attic squirrels be removed?

    The best way to remove squirrels from your home is to hire a professional wildlife removal company. While do-it-yourself removal might seem simple enough, squirrels can complicate the task. Since many invading attic squirrels are pregnant mothers, they will often leave their young in your attic. Should you remove the mother, the babies will die slowly, leaving you with bad odors in your home. Another reason to skip DIY is that DIY squirrel removal can lead to the contraction of a squirrel disease.

    Nuisance wildlife removal companies provide many services that can be a great investment. Obviously, the removal of the squirrels is very important, but there are a couple of other very important services that can be performed, such as prevention to keep other nuisance critters out of your home and sanitizing, which removes the deadly illnesses from your home!