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Are squirrels infesting your home?

It is said that the squirrel is one of the most clever animals in the world. They are able to find food and shelter, and they are also very resourceful when it comes to avoiding danger. However, while squirrels may be smart, they can also be a nuisance when they invade our homes. Squirrels can damage our property, and they can also transmit diseases. Consequently, if you have a squirrel problem, it is crucial to remove them from your home quickly.

Squirrels were brought to British soil in 1891. They are notorious for the damage they can cause and their threat to native species. They also have incisors that grow at around 6 - 6.5 inches per year, and they need to gnaw on hard items to file them down constantly. This will include your roof when trying to enter your decking and soffits, making all these support structures weak and potentially collapsing. Therefore, squirrel control should be the highest priority for getting rid of squirrels.

Once they are in the home, they will chew on all sorts of materials to make a drey for themselves, and unknowingly they will get into your insulated wires and power lines; you can expect anything from flooding (when they chew through plumbing pipes) to fires (once they bite away at the electrical wires). All the above mentioned above are incredibly costly. We advise all our customers to act upon initial sighting to minimize damage. Mottram in Longdendale Squirrel Trapping can assist with that. In addition, we offer Mottram in Longdendale Squirrel Pest Control, so you need not worry.

Facts about squirrels

Grey squirrels are very adaptable animals and can live in a variety of habitats, including forests, parks, gardens, and urban areas. They are often seen around people, as they are attracted to the available food in towns and cities. Grey Squirrels have been introduced into parts of Europe and Asia, where they have become invasive due to abundance in food supply and lack of natural predators.

The most commonly seen colour of a grey squirrel is an all-over, uniform grey. However, there may be white patches on their thighs and paws.

Their teeth are strong and powerful to chew through the hardest acorns with ease. The incisors in the front form sharp points like spears.

Male squirrels grow larger than females and exhibit more red fur around the neck area due to their ruff or mane, which they cannot shed yearly like other animals do in seasonal cycles. They also have sizeable testes which swell when the mating season approaches. The tail is long, furry, flexible and covered with short hair.

Squirrels are very active animals and can run up to 20 miles per hour. They are also good climbers and can scamper up trees quickly. They may use their bushy tails to cover their noses and ears to keep warm in the winter.

Squirrels are known to be very resourceful when it comes to finding food. However, their habit of stripping the bark from trees has an adverse impact on the ecosystem. This is because they are looking for tree sap, which stunts the tree's growth or can even kill it.

Make sure you hire an expert like Mottram in Longdendale Squirrel Squirrel Pest Control when dealing with an infestation of squirrels. Attempting to use DIY methods could result in further damage and more expenses as these rodents are very good at hiding and are pretty resilient. Why You Should Act Fast If You Suspect a Squirrel Infestation: As mentioned earlier, squirrels are invasive and can cause significant damage if left unchecked. They will chew through insulation, wiring, and even structural beams in order to build their nests. This can lead to electrical fires and other serious safety hazards. Do not delay; pick up the phone and speak to Mottram in Longdendale Squirrel Trapping.