Red squirrels aren’t as common as eastern greys, but they’re just as troublesome. Like any other tree squirrels, these critters love to raid bird feeders and cause damage to the roof. The trouble with having squirrels living in the attic is that they risk causing a ton of damage. Squirrels are known to damage the ceiling with urine and cause power outages when they chew on electrical wires. Luckily, you can have them removed without harm. The technicians at Pest Control Newmarket have the tools and experience to get rid of squirrels within days. We offer humane squirrel removal services that are 100% guaranteed. Call us today to book your appointment.
American red squirrels are small tree squirrels that are indigenous to North America. They have reddish brown or rust-coloured fur, with white bellies and light rings around their eyes. Red squirrels also have bushy tails and tufts that stick out from their ears. Weighing only up to 250 grams, these critters are much smaller than their eastern grey counterpart. They’re also a lot more common in the wild. Red squirrels prefer coniferous forests and feed primarily on pinecones. They love them so much that they have been known to eat up to two-thirds of a forest’s pine seed crop.
Red squirrels nest throughout the winter and again in the spring during the mating season. They either build their nests in tree canopies or within tree hollows, weaving twigs and leaves together for a comfortable home. In some cases, red squirrels build nests in attics or soffits. This is because, to a squirrel, an attic is like a big hollow tree. Squirrels will sometimes take advantage of roof vents or little openings in the roof to get inside. Attics are warmer than trees while still being close to food. They are the perfect place for a little red squirrel to nest.
How to Evict a Red Squirrel
They are cute, but red squirrels can do a serious amount of damage to the attic. It’s important that you remove them right away. Call a local wildlife removal company that offers humane removal, and a technician will come to inspect the situation. He or she will then find exactly where the squirrel is nesting, then remove it with a one-way door. The one-way door is like an open-ended trap. When the squirrel wants to go out, it will simply push its way through and be locked out of its nest. This is the most effective and humane way to get rid of squirrels.
Red squirrels represent a healthy ecosystem. But it’s important that they stay out of the house. Call us today if you are struggling to get rid of a squirrel in your home. Our technicians know squirrels in and out. We have the training, licensing, and experience to handle these critters effectively. All our services are humane and guaranteed. So, if a squirrel gets back into the attic, we will come back and fix the problem. Call us for humane squirrel removal and wildlife exclusion in Newmarket.