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Squirrels

Colour: Grey, Red, Black
Size: 20 – 30 cm

The scratching of their claws on the floor as they scurry throughout the house can become incessant as squirrels are active throughout the year and will access your home through tiny holes in the soffit or venting. Squirrels will chew on anything, causing major damage to your home and risking a fire if they chew through electrical wiring. Squirrels carry several diseases and parasites. It is advisable to seek professional help when dealing with these creatures.

Squirrel Habitat

As indicated by their name, tree squirrels are arboreal, and they often make their homes either in leaf nests or inside tree cavities. All tree squirrels rely heavily on the availability of mast (the dry fruit from woody plants and trees) – especially acorns and other nuts – for their survival. So, a tree squirrel’s habitat must consist of these nut-bearing trees. Urban squirrels often choose homes and buildings to safely winter in that are near a food source. Sometimes relying on bird feeders.

Squirrel Life Cycle

It takes about 40 to 44 days for the gestation period of female squirrels with one to nine babies born into the leafy den, which is usually a hollow in a tree. At birth, squirrel babies are hairless and blind 28 to 35 days before they open their eyes. They begin to leave the nest at between 42 and 49 days, but the mother doesn’t wean them until they reach 56 to 70 days old, when they go out on their own. Squirrels born in the late summer may stay with the mother over the winter. Females and males’ mate in the spring or summer following their birth.

Squirrel Prevention

NO food no squirrels, avoid feeding the birds. Bird feeders are a common lure for any rodents especially squirrels. Be aware of branches over hanging your roof and trim them regularly. A strong barrier between squirrels and your home is the key to keeping them outdoors, maintain your roof, eaves and soffit. Audit vents and chimney caps yearly. Squirrels commonly test your home for entry points prying and chewing look for signs and correct any damage quickly.

Squirrel Service Prep Guide

There are many things that should be done to prepare for a squirrel treatment. For the full list of ways to make your squirrel treatment successful, view our Squirrel Service Preparation Guide.

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