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Are squirrels keeping you up at night?

It's no secret that squirrels can be a nuisance. They're known for their incessant gnawing and their tendency to get into everything. You may not realize it, but they can also be a threat to your home? Squirrels are an invasive species, and they can cause extensive damage to your property if left unchecked. That's why it's crucial to take action against them before they have a chance to cause any severe harm.

After being introduced in 1891, squirrels have established themselves as one of the most prevalent vermin in the United Kingdom. In fact, they are rated as the second most invasive species. From a couple of dozens, they went on to over 2.5 million. This will demonstrate how intrusive they are once you notice a squirrel on your property. Therefore, it is imperative to ring Heald Green Squirrel Trapping to help with Getting Rid Of Squirrels.

Squirrel control is essential as they will try to get into your home or office by using any open location, including windows and doors or any holes along the exterior. When they cannot find an open space, they will use their teeth to gnaw onto your roof to get in, leaving your home susceptible to water coming in. This on its own creates a range of issues once they are inside they will bite into your insulated wires and pipings like plumbing and airconditioning pipes and worse when it comes to wires they will chew into Ethernet, CCTV, and electrical wires causing fire hazards. However, most of these issues can become a past concern when acted upon early, so don't hesitate to call Heald Green Squirrel Pest Control.

Interesting facts about squirrels

Adult squirrels are between 20 and 32 cm long, which is just longer than an A4 piece of paper. They have a bushy tail that can range from 7 to 10 cm in length, but it's not as fluffy or voluminous as the tails on some other animals, such as chipmunks. Their coat colors may differ depending on where they live, but many tend to be light grey or brown with tinges of black and white. In England, these rodents sport tree-dwelling stripes when they reach adulthood, while those in Canada and Europe usually lumber around like fat cats instead. There are four types of squirrels found in North America - fox squirrels (light), eastern grey squirrels (dark), red squirrels.

There are numerous ways squirrels communicate with one another, including calls and sounds. These include chatters, crackles, bird-like whistles, and alarm clocks. They also use their tails to communicate. When a squirrel is angry or scared, its tail will twitch rapidly from side to side. If a squirrel is happy or content, its tail will be held high and wagging slowly from side to side.

Squirrels breed twice a year, typically in the spring and fall. Gestation lasts for about 44 days, and babies are typically born in late May or early June or in late August or early September. They are born naked and toothless, and their eyes are closed. They weigh about 2 grams at birth, and their eyes open after about ten days. They are weaned at about six weeks old, reaching sexual maturity around about one year old.

If you are seeing any evidence of squirrels on your property, it is crucial to take swift and decisive action. Don't try to solve the problem yourself with DIY products – they will likely be ineffective and will even make the problem worse. Consider contacting a pest control company like Heald Green Squirrel Pest Control right away to check the situation and begin eliminating pests. Acting quickly is necessary to prevent further damage from the squirrels and to prevent them from creating an ongoing nuisance, and Heald Green Squirrel Trapping is your best option for a job like this.