It’s best to get professional help when dealing with a wild animal in the house. Squirrels are destructive and territorial creatures that could hurt you if you get too close. A single bite or scratch from a squirrel could infect you with harmful disease. Thankfully, professional pest removers know how to deal with squirrels without the risk of getting anyone hurt, including the squirrel. For safe and effective squirrel removal, call Pest Control Guelph now.
Squirrels commonly get into the house by chewing their way through vents and gaps in the roof. Vents create air circulation in the attic by allowing air to enter through the soffits, then exit out the rooftop. This is needed to keep the attic free of moisture but unfortunately creates an entrance for squirrels as they can easily chew through the vent material. Drips edges also warp with time, separating from the framing of the attic and creating an opening for squirrels to crawl through. Chimneys risk letting squirrels in as well as the animals can crawl down the chimney, into the ventilation of the home, and into the attic.
If there is a squirrel in your home, you should absolutely call a pest removal company for help. They will know where to look for the squirrel’s entry point into the house and have the tools necessary to kick them out. Pest removal companies use what is called a one-way door, which they install to the squirrel’s entrance into the attic. Because squirrels usually only use one entrance, the squirrel will then walk through the one-way door to the outside of the house and be unable to come back in. Squirrels reliably go in and out of their nests, so this is a very effective method of squirrel removal. Once excluded from the home, the squirrel will find another place to live.
Professionals can also pest-proof your home to prevent any further infestations. A squirrel-proof, wire mesh can be installed on the tops of any potential weak spots or entry points, such as the top of the chimney, the edges of the roof, the soffits, or the ends of roof vents. Squirrels will be unable to chew through this wire. You can also make your home less attractive to squirrels by removing sources of food or cutting tree branches away from the roof. Use bird feeders that squirrels can’t reach and keep the yard tidy. It is much easier to prevent a squirrel infestation than to handle one that is already present in the house.
Always call a pest removal company when dealing with a squirrel in the home. Squirrels are a protected species in Ontario, so you can’t use any method you want to get rid of them. They also shouldn’t be handled physically because they have the potential to harm you. The one-way door is the best way to get them out. If you have a squirrel in the house and you need help, call Pest Control Guelph today: 519-900-1180.
