Wildlife Control Services: Squirrels
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.
Background: Squirrels
They are continually seeking food, safety, and shelter, which 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.
Preferred Environments
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.
Treatments & Solutions
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.
Exclusion proofing soffit and roof intersections, roof vents, exhaust fans, fascia, roof peaks, and shingles.