Squirrels are abundant in the wilds because their natural predators are less abundant.
Because of this population increase and a decreasing natural habitat due
to construction, we start to see them in our attics. They seek warm, safe shelter
during the fall and winter months in particular.
What Can I Do To Run Them Out
If you do run them out temporarily (example mothballs), it would run you out
as well. Even at that, after sealing up their entry points, they would gnaw inside
making another entry point. Here are some ideas that may help you with your
situation. One thing you do need to do is figure out what type of squirrel you
are trying to get rid of.
* Moth Balls
* Squirrel Evictor (high
intensity strobe light annoys their sensitive eyes, and disrupts their living
cycle.)
* Removal of Diet Source such as birdseed.
* Gutter Guards
*
Live Traps
* Keep Tree Branches Trimmed Away From Home
* Remove
Stacked Wood Piles
* Repair Cracks for Them to Get Into
There
are currently no poison baits on the market that they will eat and die
from. Their diets consist of nuts, fruits, seeds, insects or eggs. They will also
chew on plants and flowers. You can put up barriers for your plants and flowers
but they may still find a way to get to them. Squirrel pest control is available
for many situations. Doing some research and talking to a professional might
help you find the right solution for you.
Repellents
Using
a squirrel repellent may take care of your problem while others may need a more
aggressive way to handle squirrel pest control such as traps. You can call someone
to come in and inspect to find out exactly where the point of entry might
be or where they may be nesting. They may nest in your attic or roof in a garage
or barn or can plug up your gutters and eaves. They can carry diseases and the
type of squirrel may help you determine which method may be more effective. There
are flying squirrels, fox squirrels, gray squirrels, black squirrels and so
on. Where you live plays a role of what type squirrel you might have. Talking
with a squirrel pest control specialist in your area might be the right thing
to do.
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