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Are You Having problems With Squirrels?

In case you have squirrels living in your home, you need to take action right away. Squirrels can be a nuisance and a health hazard. In addition, they can damage your property and spread diseases. The following article will discuss why squirrels are bad for your home and what you can do to get rid of them. As well we will discuss the pros and cons of DIY methods versus professional services like Barlow Moor Squirrel Trapping. 

Squirrels are destructive pests and can cost you thousands of pounds in damage if you leave them long enough to reproduce. They climb on tree branches, and that's predominantly how they gain access to your roof. They will access your home via the weakest spots in your shingled or thatched roof. They will wear down these weak spots, creating a spot for rain to come through. Once inside, they will look for spaces in your loft and start to build a DREY (their home). They will use all sorts of materials to do this, and unfortunately, this includes structured parts of your home like rafters and beams. As you can imagine Getting Rid Of Squirrels can be a daunting task and is best left to Barlow Moor Squirrel Pest Control.

Due to the constant growth of their front teeth, they have a need to gnaw on hard items to file them down. This constantly will often include ethernet, alarm and electrical wires. This can cause a loss of working hours if you work from home. It can also cause your alarm to malfunction or disable it altogether. The main thing is they can cause electrical faults, often resulting in fires, so make squirrel control a top priority.

Where do squirrels nest?

Squirrels find places to make their home in locations that would sometimes be hard to find indoors. These include behind and in the walls, garages, sheds, home insulation, and roof spaces. This does not exclude any location as mentioned. They will find anywhere that's comfortable enough for them.

Description of squirrels

Squirrels are small, rodent-like animals that are related to rats and mice. They vary in size but typically weigh between 2 and 4 pounds. They have bushy tails, brown fur, and large eyes. Squirrels can be a nuisance because they often enter homes searching for food or shelter.

Squirrels are mainly active during the day when their natural predators are less active; however, there have been cases when they have been seen out at night. Male squirrels tend to be more aggressive than females and will defend their territory vehemently, especially when it comes to finding food for their young. So having one in your attic or loft is often going to lead to this type of behaviour. If you wake up to find sightings on your roof or worse still in your living room make sure you stand clear and do not try to approach or contain them.

When do squirrels have babies?

Squirrel kits are born in early spring, usually February/March depending on where you live in the world. They are usually made up of 4-5 babies but can have up to 8 in one litter. There is little time between births, so this means that the mother squirrel has to spend all her time caring for her young pups.

Suppose you are experiencing a squirrel infestation in your home or business. In that case, it is essential to choose a qualified pest control company like Barlow Moor Squirrel Pest Control. It is not a good idea to try to fix the problem with DIY products – this can result in even more damage and expense. Our team of experts has the knowledge and experience necessary to quickly and effectively eliminate these pesky rodents. Contact Barlow Moor Squirrel Trapping today for a consultation!