Squirrel
Squirrels are agile and curious rodents commonly found in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Known for their bushy tails and sharp claws, they often become a nuisance when they enter homes or damage property while foraging or nesting.
Signs
Sounds: Scratching, scurrying, or gnawing noises in walls, ceilings, or attics, especially during the day.
Droppings: Small, dark, oval-shaped droppings found near nesting or feeding areas.
Damage: Gnaw marks on wood, wires, or entry points like vents and eaves.
Nests: Clumps of leaves, twigs, or insulation in attics, trees, or gutters.
Tracks: Small, four-toed front paw prints and five-toed hind paw prints in dusty or muddy areas.
Nuisances
Chewing on wires, insulation, and wood, potentially causing fire hazards or structural damage.
Nesting in attics, chimneys, or walls, creating noise and mess.
Stealing birdseed or raiding gardens, damaging plants and crops.
Common Issues
Fire hazards from chewed electrical wires.
Structural damage to roofs, eaves, and attic insulation.
Noise disturbances from daytime activity.
Health risks from droppings, urine, and fleas or ticks carried by squirrels.
Services
Inspection: Detailed assessment of entry points, nests, and signs of squirrel activity.
Humane Trapping and Removal: Safe and effective removal methods to relocate squirrels without harm.
Exclusion: Sealing off entry points, such as vents, chimneys, and roof gaps, to prevent reentry.
Damage Repair: Fixing chewed wires, insulation, and entry points.
Prevention: Long-term strategies, such as trimming overhanging tree branches, installing squirrel guards, and securing food sources.