Types of Squirrels Most Prevalent Throughout Ontario
Black Squirrel
Most common throughout all of Ontario
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Most common throughout all of Ontario
Red Squirrel
Most common throughout Eastern Ontario
Southern Flying Squirrel
Less common, but do exist in Ontario
Why Squirrels Are Considered A Nuisance Animal/Pest Species
Squirrels are active all year round and are one of the most commonly dealt with nuisance animals in our industry. Because food and shelter are plentiful and natural predators are limited, squirrels have adapted very well to co-existing amongst humans. They are continually seeking food, safety and shelter and can become invading, annoying and troublesome. Squirrels are commonly classified as a pest species because they will seek shelter and establish their dens in our attics, chimneys, sheds, crawlspaces, eavesdropping and walls within our home, recreation/cottage and business properties.
Squirrels are opportunists! If the opportunity to enter your home, recreational/cottage or business property exists, they will take it. Squirrels will access homes and buildings through chimneys, unscreened vents, existing gaps/holes and if necessary, they will chew through almost anything including electrical wires, wood, shingles, aluminum fascia, soffit, duct systems, insulation, drywall, vapour barrier, water piping and plumbing lines to gain access and/or to shorten and sharpen their teeth.
Prevention
To reduce the risk of squirrels entering your home, recreational/cottage, or business property, exclusion is the best prevention following the safe and humane removal.
Solace Pest Solutions . can provide you with many exclusion solutions including:
- Blocking off potential access points to your attic, garage, and other buildings.
- Securing the perimeter of decks, sheds, and crawl spaces.
- Installing a chimney cap.
- Trimming branches to prevent easy access.
- Installing one-way exclusion doors to allow animals to leave while preventing re-entry.
- Repairing holes and rotting or damaged materials and structures.
- Exclusion proofing soffit/roof intersections, roof vents, exhaust fans, fascia, roof peaks, and shingles.
