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Professional Leigh Grey Squirrel Control to Protect Red Squirrels
The red squirrel has become rare in Britain since the late 1800s when the grey squirrel was introduced from North America. Previously, it was thought that the grey squirrel’s ability to find food more efficiently led to the red’s downfall. However, it was recently discovered that the grey squirrel carries the deadly Squirrelpox virus, to which the red squirrel has no immunity.
Once a disease-free area has been created, through squirrel removal the virus can be studied properly and immune populations of red squirrels can be relocated to the affected areas. Call us now if you want to be sure you do not have a grey squirrel problem.
Squirrels Spread Disease and Destroy Homes
While all squirrels can spread disease through their droppings, the grey squirrel is more likely to be seen in and around human settlements. Leigh grey squirrel control is needed when they get into homes, attics and crawlspaces to wreak havoc. They have been known to damage all parts of the home and can even be responsible for fires as they chew through electric cables.
Red squirrels are more likely to be reclusive as their population was always limited. Therefore they are more likely to be found in and around wooded areas and will not be subject to Leigh grey squirrel control.
What the Virus Looks Like
Leigh grey squirrel control is necessary to keep this sickness from spreading farther around the UK and to give the native red squirrels the opportunity to improve their prospects and perhaps make a return. Otherwise, they could be extinct within 15-20 years.