Squirrel Removal & Prevention

Squirrel Removal Services

Did you know that squirrels are members of the family known as Sciuridae, a family that includes small to medium-size rodents?

The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots (including woodchucks), flying squirrels, and prairie dogs if you are in the western states amongst other rodents.

It’s no surprise to anyone who’s ever been outside that we have ALOT of squirrels in New England. A LOT! They have the capacity to cause significant damage in and around homes.

They undermine walkways and driveways, steal birdseed and tear up gardens, chew bark from ornamental trees and shrubbery.

Squirrels also love to chew on and around our homes and have been known to chew on the lead flashing around our chimneys, chew on the trim, facia and gable vents.
Whatever it takes to get in, our team has seen it all!

The Damage from Squirrels

Once they make their way in, they tear up insulation to make their nests and love to chew on wires.  They are known to gnaw on electrical wiring (putting your home at risk for an electrical fire) as well as chew through insulation, the result of their efforts is often expensive repairs or worse.

However, the greatest risk of unwanted squirrel guests comes from the build-up of fecal matter and urine, both of which are risky to human health. These critters use the attic and travel routes as their personal toilet.

Squirrels, in particular, have a high metabolism so they eat a lot and as a result, can leave behind on average 20 droppings a day and urinate significantly. Their droppings not only smell bad but pose biohazardous risks and the scent will even attract new squirrels.

How to Remove Squirrels

Squirrels are not known to be particularly aggressive in nature, but it is always safer to contact a trained wildlife control professional rather than attempt to handle wild animals without the proper knowledge.

Our trained wildlife specialists are experienced at identifying the varying species of squirrels and handling squirrel removal correctly and humanely. Our job is to humanely exclude or remove them from your property through trapping techniques and assure preventative measures are taken.

Squirrel Preventive Services

To keep new squirrels and other wildlife from entering again, devising some changes in the property can prove quite helpful. In making a less favorable place for squirrels, you are less likely to encounter problems again.

Homeowners should check any broken window screens and locate any openings squirrels are currently using to gain access into the building.  This includes chimneys as they are a common point of entry and seal them with chimney covers and screens.

Our professional wildlife control team can determine the most effective options for you.

Also, download our Homeowner Tips Checklist to give you some great ideas and tips for Wildlife control.

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