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.

If squirrels can be seen scurrying about on roofs as it grows dark, that's a sure sign they have made a hole and found a way to get inside. The noise is no doubt an irritant, but the more serious danger arises from their tendency to chew through the insulation on electric wires, wooden support beams and just about anything they can sink their molars into. It raises the possibility of electrical fires, short-circuits and structural damage to the property.

They leave droppings and urine all over the place. It becomes unsanitary with a foul odor over time. If left unchecked, squirrels can multiply very fast.

When they grow up, members of a litter don't stray too far from their birth place. Pretty soon, all of them will be gnawing away in different parts of the home to create their own nests. Even if they are trapped and disposed off, the holes will still attract other squirrels who will soon take up the nests.

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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