A squirrel infestation can cause more than a little noise around your home. Squirrels often enter attics, chimneys and other sheltered spaces in search of nesting areas, where they may damage insulation, chew on wood and wiring and create entry points for other wildlife. Taking a proactive approach can help reduce the chances of unwanted critters. Here are five essential steps you can take to help prevent a squirrel infestation before it starts.
Top Tips to Prevent a Squirrel Infestation
- Inspect Your Attic: Chances are you’re not spending a lot of time in your attic because you probably use it for storage space. Squirrels, however, see this spot as a perfect nesting place. So regularly check in on your attic, and clear any clutter that’s covering your floor. Make sure your attic is well-insulated, and store delicate items in sealed plastic containers.
- Secure Entry Points: Your roof and chimney are two of the most vulnerable entry points on your property. Keep an eye out for cracked or missing shingles, which can provide squirrels easy access to your property.
- Eliminate Food Sources: Squirrels are attracted to easy meals. Reduce the chances of attracting them by storing bird seed in sealed containers and cleaning up fallen nuts and fruit in your yard. Keep garbage cans tightly covered, and bring pet food indoors after feeding. Removing readily available food encourages squirrels to search elsewhere for shelter and resources.
- Keep Up Regular Maintenance: Preventing a squirrel infestation isn’t just a one-time solution. Instead, you should routinely inspect your entire property to look for small issues before they can become big problems. Perform major property inspections twice a year, regularly trim trees and mow lawns, and clean up cluttered areas of your property frequently to reduce infestations.
- Schedule Professional Squirrel Removal: While prevention goes a long way, squirrels that have already entered your home should only be handled by trained professionals. Attempting to remove wildlife without the proper equipment or expertise can be unsafe for both you and the animals, as squirrels can bite and scratch if cornered or threatened.
Safe and Humane Professional Squirrel Removal Services
When squirrels invade your property, rely on the experts at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh. Our team uses a proven process to effectively resolve infestations. Our squirrel removal methods include:
- Inspection: We’ll conduct a comprehensive property inspection to identify entry points and nesting locations.
- Removal: Using safe and humane techniques, we’ll remove all nuisance critters from your property.
- Exclusion: We’ll install preventative measures to seal entry points, preventing potential re-entry.
- Restoration: Any damages caused to your home or business by the squirrel infestation are cleaned, repaired and restored to their pre-infestation conditions.
The licensed and experienced squirrel removal technicians at Critter Control® of Pittsburgh will quickly remove nuisance squirrels and other invasive wildlife from your property and keep them from returning. To schedule your inspection and receive a free estimate for our fast and efficient squirrel removal services, call Critter Control® of Pittsburgh today at 412-767-4067.