Why do I have Squirrels in my Attic?

Squirrels are known to create a nest inside trees and save nuts for the winter. This is basically what everyone knows about squirrels. However, there is more to squirrels than just nuts and tree nests. Squirrels are pesky creatures that can easily gain access to your home and call your attic space their own. When this happens, you can be plagued with the constant sound of running feet, fleas, disease and damage to your home. Squirrels belong outside and with squirrel removal Ottawa services, such pests can be removed quickly.

                                                                   

Why are squirrels living in your attic?

Squirrels like to take up residency in an attic for many reasons. First of all, the attic can be easy to access. If you have tree limbs near the roofline of your home, squirrels will commonly access your roof. They can find an entry point via a soffit or vent and find your attic space to be warm and cozy.

Attics already have insulation so there is material in place for the squirrel to make a nest. Once the squirrel as discovered the space, they will instantly make the area their new home. Squirrels will be urinating and leaving feces in your attic space which will gather in insulation and can be damaging to the wood in your attic. Squirrels can also carry disease and fleas which can be harmful to your health. If you do not access your attic often, you may find that a squirrel infestation has been going on for some time and the damage is already done. If you hear what sounds like little feet scurrying around in the attic or have seen a squirrel in your home, contact pest control Ottawa services to have the squirrels removed.

What Damage Can Take Place?

You may think that squirrels would not be able to damage the home that severely, but sadly that is not the case. Squirrels like to chew food and left alone in your attic, can do major damage to the wood components of your home. Beams and trusses supporting your roofline can be damaged and must be replaced to ensure the integrity of your home. Squirrels will also urinate and leave feces behind which can be a breeding ground for disease as well as leave stains on surfaces of the attic.

Squirrels can also have fleas which can be left behind in the home. Not removing the fleas can result in a new infestation in the attic space and eventually the entirety of your home. Any damage that exists in the home will have to be removed and changes made to ensure the health of those in the home is intact as well as the integrity of the home. Experts in wildlife removal will be able to remove the squirrels from your attic space and survey the area once the animal is no longer present. A course of action will be recommended to have the attic back in top shape in no time.

To learn more about squirrel removal services, contact Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control today. The company offers a wealth of pest removal options for animals including squirrels, skunks, raccoons and more.

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