Need Help? Call Us On 0161 776 9832 For Expert Pest Control Advice On How To Identify Pest Infestations And Help Solve Your Pest Problem.

Are squirrels causing you trouble?

There are a lot of pests in the world, and it can be hard to get rid of them all. One such pest is the squirrel. Squirrels are not just a nuisance. They can also be dangerous. They can transmit diseases, and they have invasive characteristics which can cause extensive damage to your home. A squirrel problem requires you to take action right away.

Squirrels are not as cuddly as they look. They were deemed vermin in the early 1980s due to their destructive personalities. They started their lives in the UK in 1891, and from a couple of hundred, they range now in a couple of millions proving further how invasive they can be. So before they get a foothold in your home, give Gathurst Squirrel Trapping a shout for the best Squirrel Control services.

This vermin will enter the home using any available openings like doors, windows, or even cavities on the roof or around the home. When there isn't any available, they will use their evergrowing teeth to bite into the shingles, and they can also rip apart thatched roofs. Once they make their way in, they will leave behind holes in the rooftop, making the roof weak and will allow for water to come in. This can cause a whole range of issues on its own.

Upon making their way in, they will strip the wood from soffits and support structures, weakening them, and this can directly result in the collapse of this structure. They will also gnaw on CCTV cables, power lines, telephone lines, and electrical wires resulting in fires that could cost you your home and valuables. This can be avoided if you act from the onset and ring Gathurst Squirrel Pest Control for help with Getting Rid Of Squirrels.

Squirrels nest in trees, rock crevices, and building eaves. Indoors, they usually build their nest in locations such as attics, garages, crawl spaces, chimneys, roof spaces. The nests are made of leaves, twigs, and bark.

A few points are listed to help you understand squirrels ait more.

The grey squirrel's primary colour is slate-grey with silver scales. It can be distinguished from the similar black variation through its prominent pale, blonde, or rusty-coloured underparts and white ear patches underneath their eye sockets. The tail is lighter than other parts of the body. Females tend to be approximately 16% smaller in length but not weight on average than males though variations at either end overlap with the respective opposite gender. 

Squirrels communicate by a combination of posture, facial expressions, and body language. For example, they make 13 different sounds that range from whistles to scream-like growls. And their postures can be clear messages to other squirrels like "stay away" or "come closer."

The overall impression is that these animals are agile but not especially powerful, so as more physical defences go: Grey squirrels will usually flee if threatened rather than stand their ground.

There is no question that squirrels pose a great threat as they do a lot of damage in a short period. When you suspect that you may have a squirrel infestation, it is important to call in the experts right away. Gathurst Squirrel Pest Control has the experience and knowledge to get rid of these pests promptly and effectively so that you can rest assured that your home is safe from harm. Have you had any experience with squirrels invading your home? If so, you would know that this is no playing matter, and professional services like Gathurst Squirrel Trapping will be required. DIY can be costly and won't work as well as you think it might.