How Do Squirrels Enter a Property?
In most cases, squirrels find a small hole on the outside of a property which they enlarge with their teeth until it is big enough for them to gain access. A squirrel can fit through a hole the size of a golf ball. Squirrel entry points are often located on soffits or under rooflines.
What Problems Can Squirrels Cause?
Squirrels can cause a great deal of damage to your property by chewing. They gnaw on almost everything: wood, PVC piping, insulation, storage boxes – and even electrical wiring. This can result in safety hazards if squirrels create a short circuit with the potential to start a fire.
Squirrels frequently damage insulation, using it to build nests. Squirrel droppings and urine contaminate these spaces and create unpleasant smells. If a squirrel happens to die inside an attic or wall cavity, it can be difficult to remove the body and the smell may last for some time.
If squirrels create a cache of acorns or nuts inside your property, this can attract other pests such as mice, leading to further damage.
Do I Have Squirrels in My Property?
One of the most common ways to discover that there are squirrels in your property is by hearing them. You may hear scurrying, scratching or chewing sounds. Squirrels tend to be active at dawn, and again late in the afternoon before dusk. If you hear sounds at these times, you may well have a squirrel infestation. Mice, by contrast, are usually active during the night.
You may notice visible damage from squirrels, usually on the outside of your property. The best way to determine whether you have a squirrel problem is to have a professional inspection by a state licensed wildlife control company such as PCT. Our experts know where to inspect for squirrel openings and can often observe these from the ground level.
Keep Your Home Pest-Free All Year!
All Seasons will eliminate all current infestations and protect your home against household pests for the long haul. Our Residential Service program is a subscription service with quarterly treatment that also provides service throughout the year whenever you’re having an issue.
Our Squirrel Exclusion Methods
PCT’s wildlife removal experts will be able to suggest the best options for solving the wildlife problem you may have. PCT uses humane exclusion methods. In almost all cases involving squirrels, we will place a one-way door over the entry hole. This will allow the squirrel to exit the nest but not to reenter. At a later date we will return to remove the one-way door and seal the hole completely, preventing other squirrels from entering the same way.
This humane method does not trap or harm any squirrels and is very effective in ensuring that they do not get back in. We repair the initial damage caused by squirrels to ensure a long-term solution to the problem. PCT will also give advice on how to make your property less attractive to squirrels and other wildlife.
We only use the safest ways to remove wildlife — better yet, you can trust our same-day service and satisfaction guarantee. After 45 years, we know the ins and outs of the area, and we’ve trained our experts to get the job done the right way. If you’re ever unhappy with our services, give us a call at (610) 275-7378 and a wildlife expert will be back in no time to re-service for free. Plus, get squirrel control the same day you call from our experienced team. With PCT on your side for wildlife control, we’ll get rid of wild animals so you can rest assured that your family will be safe.
