The Ultimate Guide:
How to Get Rid of Squirrels in Your Attic or Home
Attics are great hiding places for many household pests like squirrels, rats, mice, bats, etc, and unfortunately, when animals move into your attic, your attic suffers extensive damage. The damages can range from a torn up book to destroyed electrical wires all the way up to broken furniture and such. And, one of the most common culprits are the squirrels in the attic, they can get inside your home with relative ease because they are mobile, agile, small, and can jump from one place to another quite easily. So, how does one get rid of squirrels in your home? First, you must learn how to prevent them from getting in and deal with the problem at hand before taking on much more.
To avoid major headaches which arise from unwanted pests taking refuge in your house, you must regularly check for symptoms, or indication that show they have been around. Symptoms are droppings, destroyed property, unwanted noises, etc.
And what’s one of the most common (and serious) pests found in attics across the United States?
The infamous squirrel.
The old ‘squirrel in attic’ distress call is an extremely common situation pest control companies have to deal with, so learn the best way to manage your squirrel problems before they get out of hand…
Squirrels belong to family Sciuridae (Latin for small or medium-size rodents), and this family has roughly 265 species spread throughout the world. They are extremely intelligent creatures which makes it a tough job to easily remove (and keep them out) of your attic once they have made it their home.
They may look cute and entertaining but don’t be fooled by the dangers they can bring to your house, and even worse, your family. More often than not, squirrels will take up residence in your house’s attic and if not discovered quickly, you’ll have a hard time dealing with the problem.
Your main concern: squirrels are EXPERT chewers
The following article will give you more important insights into squirrels in your attic, how and why they love to reside in your attic as well as the hazards they may pose. If your attic has been taken over by these pests, then you’ll need to know what to do to eradicate them, and more importantly, you will learn need to learn techniques on how to keep them out for good!
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