GET RID OF SQUIRRELS ONCE AND FOR ALL

What problems can squirrels cause?

So you’re dealing with squirrels up in the attic – join the club. Unfortunately, lots of households across the United States are facing a squirrel problem day in, day out. And most of that is focused on the attic, since squirrels are skilled climbers, and since the attic is generally less frequented than other areas of the house. In this article, our team at US Wildlife Removal will share with you some common tips and tricks we’ve learned over the years. These may help you get rid of squirrels in your attic, as well as help prevent future invasions.

So what do you do with squirrels in the attic?

The first thing to do is to inspect the attic. We suggest wearing some protective gear, and not attempting to handle an animal (including a dead one) without any protection, as you may be exposed to a variety of serious diseases and bacteria. So always protect yourself.

While inspecting your attic, you’re looking for the squirrel nest itself, of course, as well as potential traces of squirrel damage, but you’re also keeping an eye out for entry points. In order for the squirrel to get into your attic in the first place, there needs to be a crack, hole, broken window, missing roof tile, or anything like that that would offer easy access.

Now, your priority might seem to be getting rid of the squirrel, but in fact, it should be fixing the entry point asap – otherwise, you’re just looking at more invasions in the near future. 

Now, let’s talk a bit about the squirrel removal process itself.

Your best bet here is probably a live trap.

A live trap is basically your average cage, but instead of harming the animal once it’s inside, the trap merely shuts the door, thus effectively trapping the squirrel inside. This will then allow you to relocate the squirrel a safe distance away from your house, where it can’t come back and bother you. It’s the best option for everyone involved, really.

Peanut butter makes for great bait, but we recommend that you check on the trap often, so as not to leave the animal imprisoned unnecessarily, as that would be cruel. Really, the sooner you fix the problem, the better.

Next, once the squirrel has been removed safely, you’ll want to thoroughly clean the attic, so as to remove waste or damaged goods. A great way to diminish the risk of a squirrel invasion in your attic is to clean up regularly and throw away what you no longer need. The reason why wild animals favor attics is the clutter, which provides them with excellent hiding space. The more orderly your attic, the fewer reasons the squirrel will have to visit. 

You’ll also want to trim tree branches and reduce hedges, or log piles, so as to make your property less attractive to squirrels. If you are in the habit of feeding birds in your yard, we recommend switching to a squirrel-proof bird feeder, which doesn’t allow squirrels access to the food.

Alternatively, if DIY removal fails, you should consider calling a professional wildlife removal service to get rid of your squirrel problem for you. Although professional wildlife removal services tend to be costlier, they also offer a much higher success rate. Not only that, but these are professionals who’ve dealt with such problems hundreds of times, and know the necessary steps to prevent the squirrel’s return. They can help you safeguard your home against a future invasion, as well as fix damage, entry holes, and other damaged parts of the house.