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Are squirrels infesting your home?

Squirrels are known to be cute and furry, but they can also be a nuisance when they invade your home. They were introduced in the Victorian era, and since then, they have shown how invasive they are. Squirrels transmit diseases and can cause extensive damage to your home. There are a few ways to get rid of squirrels, including professional trapping and pest control. However, it is important to deal with them early before they cause too much damage, and that's where Miles Platting Squirrel Trapping comes in and takes over, providing efficient Squirrel Control throughout the home.

The article will discuss the adverse effects of squirrels and how to get rid of them.

 

They are a menace to have around the home. They will damage crops and dig up gardens. And they will damage your roof to the point of leaving them open to water damage. They will also chew on various types of cables leading to all sorts of issues. The most worrying issue is a fire hazard on the get into the power lines. They chew on hard items because they have teeth that grow approximately 6 inches per year, which means they must keep them filed down before they start doing this in your home. Speak to Miles Platting Squirrel Pest Control.

Squirrels will nest in any corner with the lowest amount of disturbance and can often strip wood from your soffits and rafters to help them accomplish this. However, you are really in trouble when they get between your cavity wall insulation because they will make those spots ineffective compared to the rest, and this will directly affect your electricity bill as you will use more power than needed for your insulation to work properly.

 

Squirrel facts

A squirrel's body is brownish-grey with a black band at the end of each hair. They have long, slender tails that help them balance in trees. Squirrels' name derives from their affinity for rubbing up against and eating nuts found under oak trees' bark - the word 'squirrel' comes from an old English word meaning 'brown animal.'

Grey squirrels are most often found in the United Kingdom while they exist in Europe in. Grey squirrels prefer to live near hardwood forests but will settle temporarily under any type of tree canopy. Adult male grey squirrel tail lengths range between 130-160mm.

 

Grey squirrels reproduce twice a year; females can have two litters per year. The breeding season is January to March and August to October. The gestation period is about 44 days. Young babies are born naked and blind, and weigh about 1/10th of an ounce. They are weaned at 10-12 weeks and are sexually mature at 10-12 months old.

 

Squirrels are notorious for peeling the bark of trees in search of tree sap. This might harm the environment by preventing the tree from growing or even killing it.

 

Squirrels communicate by chirping and barking, a series of high-pitched tweets. They can also fight over territory to mark their area as claimed or threatened. Grey squirrels have a dominant hierarchy in which the dominant squirrel has priority over food and mates.

 

Invasive grey squirrels are considered a major threat to the survival of the native squirrel in Europe. This is because they compete for food and habitats and can spread diseases to the native squirrel.

 

Suppose you are currently dealing with a squirrel infestation in your home or business. When the situation arises, you should hire an expert like Miles Platting Squirrel Pest Control. As pest control professionals, we understand how to quickly and effectively remove these pests from your property. Our company will not only get the job done right, but we can also help you take steps to prevent future infestations. Have you tried using DIY products for getting rid of squirrels? This is never recommended as these products often do more harm than good. Contact Miles Platting Squirrel Trapping immediately for a consultation on how we can help you reclaim your space from these pesky critters.