Are you worried about a squirrel invasion on your property? You have very right to feel concerned. Squirrels are disastrous little creatures once inside the house. As rodents, they will chew through practically anything and damage the insulation in your attic. Their nests are even a biohazard that could put you and family at risk of getting sick. For squirrel-proofing and removal, call Pest Control Guelph today.
Squirrels are very active in the spring because it is their first mating season of the year. During this time, males compete with each other for mates, and females look for a place to nest. Attics are unfortunately attractive to these females because of their warmth, shelter, and proximity to food. They can smell the food inside the house and feel the warmth emanating from the roof’s vents. To get in, females look for any part of the roof that has been compromised and chew their way through. Roof vents are the most common entry point as squirrels can fit underneath their caps and chew through the vent’s material. Chimneys and drip edges are also common entrances. Once inside an attic, a female squirrel will usually nest in the insulation where she will give birth and raise her young. This process repeats in the late summer or early fall.
To prevent this from happening, have a good look at your roof and see if you can find any potential entry points. It’s common for roof edges to warp away from the framing of the roof and create a gap in which squirrels can get inside the attic. Do what you can to fix any damages you find and consider installing steel mesh along any weak spots. You can also get a professional pest remover to cover your roof vents and chimneys with this mesh. This pest-proofing process is your first line of defence against a squirrel invasion.
There are some other things you can do outside as well. Make sure you keep garbage in sealed containers within the garage or in a shed that is shut tight. If you like feeding the birds, use a hanging bird feeder that is far from any branches, so squirrels can’t get to it. Pick up any fruit that have fallen to the ground and consider covering your vegetable garden with steel mesh. Be careful when you eat outside – always pick up after yourself so as not to leave any food out.
If you’re interested in squirrel-proofing but don’t know where to begin, professional help is always available. The technicians at Pest Control Guelph conduct thorough inspections so we can point out every weak spot on the exterior of your home and guide you in the right direction. We check every crack and crevice. We’ll take care of any squirrel problem and seal up any weak spot we find. We’re so confident in our services that our pest-proofing is backed by a 2-year warranty. Call Pest Control Guelph today for the best squirrel-proofing: 519-900-1180.
