Sharing a home with family and friends doesn’t compare to sharing it with an uninvited visitor. Squirrels love to squeeze through small openings to get into attic spaces where they quickly make themselves at home. Unfortunately, squirrels can be quite destructive, so it’s important to send them on their way as soon as possible. If you find yourself with an unwanted visitor, it may be time for squirrel removal in Reynoldsburg. Removing squirrels in a humane way, and repairing the damage caused by them, should be a top priority when their presence has been discovered.
Squirrels
Squirrels belong to the family Sciuridae. They are relatives of rodents such as the prairie dog, chipmunk, and groundhog. There are over 100 species of squirrels who usually make their nests in trees cavities unless they find a better place to seek shelter in such as an opening in an attic space of a home. These furry friends may be cute, but they can be quite destructive when they make their nests inside of an unsuspecting person’s living space.
Health Hazards
When squirrels nest in an attic or wall space the first sign of their presence might be an odd chattering noise or a nasty smell caused by their urine and droppings. This can cause respiratory issues in humans, especially if they already have a compromised immune system. Squirrels also carry diseases which can be transmitted through the air or by contact with their droppings, such as Lyme disease, salmonella, and rabies.
Property Damage
A squirrel’s teeth never stop growing which is why they are constantly chewing and gnawing on everything around them. Unfortunately, when they are inside of a home or business, squirrels can cause serious destruction by biting on wires, PVC pipes, insulation and anything else that may be nearby. Not only will squirrels tear apart the inside of the property that they have chosen to live in, but they may also do serious damage to the siding and roofing materials on the outside as well.
Removal
Removing squirrels from an attic requires catching them and releasing them in a safe area, well away from the place where they are not wanted. Their droppings and urine trails must also be cleaned up and damaged structural materials should be replaced.
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