Squirrel removal sounds simple—go into the attic, grab the animal, and take it outside. In reality, squirrels hide beneath insulation and inside inaccessible spaces, there may be more than one animal, and chasing wildlife through an attic can be dangerous. Most importantly, simply removing a squirrel doesn't address how it entered the home.
Read MoreWhen homeowners hear that an animal has been trapped, one of the first questions is often, “Can’t you just take it somewhere and let it go?” While that sounds compassionate, wildlife research shows that moving an animal far from its home range can expose it to stress, predators, unfamiliar territory, competition, and even death.
Read MoreSoon the soft rhythmic sound of enamel cutting through pine 2x4s echoes in the previously silent bedroom at six-forty-five in the morning. The sun rose no less than a half hour ago and Jim is just trying to hold onto 15 more minutes of sleep before the cacophony of alarms start triggering on his phone. A sudden thud followed by frantic scratching and scampering wake him fully. This means war!
Read MoreIt did not matter if they were carved or uncarved. Those little gluttons would feast all night on my pumpkins and gourds and leave me with nothing but seeds and stems by morning. (reminds me of an old roommate).
Read MoreThough they look cute and have an adorable frantic nature to them when you see them in the park, squirrels have an ability to gain access to your home that most burglars would covet. Below are five sure fire ways to prevent/deter squirrels from gaining access to your home:
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