Squirrel Pest Control

Do squirrels affect your home or business?

Our expert technicians use humane, eco-friendly, and extermination methods to remove pesky Grey Squirrels and prevent future infestations.

Say goodbye to squirrel damage and enjoy peace of mind with Apex Pest Control. Contact us today for reliable and effective squirrel pest control.

 

What are the pros of hiring a professional to get rid of squirrels?

People often think of squirrels as cute, cuddly animals that make them feel good.

But when they start breaking into your home or office, it's easy to see how damaging they really are.

Because of this, any person who wants to get rid of these annoying animals and keep their property from getting damaged needs to hire professional squirrel pest control.

This piece will talk about the advantages of hiring a professional squirrel control service and explain why it's a good idea.

If you're not sure if you should hire pest control services yet, keep reading to find out more.

 

What harm do squirrels do to your house?

Because they are always eating and building nests, squirrels can do a lot of damage to property.

Rats and mice get to food by eating through walls, attics, and openings in walls to get the things they need to build nests.

So, if you want to get rid of any damage these animals may cause, it's important to hire a professional squirrel control expert.

Professionals not only know how to deal with them, but they also know how to stop more damage from happening.

Expert technicians can find possible problems before they become expensive to fix or dangerous by carefully checking entry points and ways to keep people out, such as exclusion devices.

Professional pest control experts will not only get rid of squirrels in a gentle and safe way, but they will also take steps to make sure they don't come back.

In this way, long-term costs for repairs will be lower, and trees and other plants will be protected from damage.

Every year, grey squirrels hurt British forests by £6 million to £10 million. The E.S.I. is worried that if nothing is done to stop it, future generations will not be able to enjoy oak, sweet chestnut, or mature beech trees.

 

The different kinds of squirrels that live in the UK.

In the UK, there are two main types of squirrels: the red squirrel and the grey squirrel. In England and Wales, you can mostly see the common grey squirrel.

 

The Red Squirrels disappearance coincided with the Grey Squirrels arrival, although this is not always the case (e.g. The Forest in Norfolk). Red Squirrel disappearances typically follow the Grey Squirrel introduction, although the loss of hazels and mature conifer trees, or disease, sometimes eliminates the red squirrel’s population.

The Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) was introduced from the U.S.A. to around thirty locations in England and Wales between 1876 and 1929. It is mainly seen throughout England and Wales, parts of South Cumbria, and locally in Scotland.

 

Multiple scientific studies show that the arrival of the red squirrel's grey cousin is the main reason for its decline. Although they are competing for food and protection, grey squirrels also give the squirrelpox virus to red squirrels.

Animals that have squirrelpox generally die of thirst within two weeks. No harm comes to the grey squirrel's health from carrying the disease.

 

What health risks do squirrels pose?

A professional pest control service can get rid of squirrels and the damage they cause. They can also help lower the health risks of having these animals in or near your house.

Ticks and fleas that squirrels carry can make people and pets sick with diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

They may also carry parasites like lice, mites, tapeworms, roundworms, and pinworms that can be very bad for your stomach if you eat them.

They can also spread bacteria through their pee and faeces, which can make you sick if you breathe it in.

Professional techs can find places where squirrels might be able to get in, like attics, door frames, and empty spaces in the outside of homes' walls. This way, exclusion devices can be put in place before the squirrels get in, which lowers the risk of exposure to dangerous pathogens.

 

Infestations with squirrels: how do you spot them?

Finding a squirrel problem requires careful study by a professional in pest control. The expert can easily find out if animals have been getting into the property by looking for possible entry spots, such as holes in the walls or ceilings, and other obvious structural weaknesses.

It may be necessary to set traps around these entry points to get more proof that it is a squirrel that is damaging your attic or other parts of your home.

It's important to get rid of squirrels safely and humanely by using techniques like trapping, repelling, and exclusion that are used by professional pest control experts once the problem is found to be caused by a squirrel.

Pest control professionals can get rid of the pests safely and effectively, protecting you and your family from further harm.

 

How do you keep squirrels away?

The moment you realise squirrels are in your yard or home, it's time to take action to keep them out. Many companies that get rid of pests offer professional squirrel pest control services that can help you get rid of the problem quickly and safely.

Professionals in pest control know how to get rid of squirrels by blocking their access, removing them, using repellents, setting traps, and catching them.

Exclusion means blocking off possible entry points into buildings with metal flashing or mesh wire and getting rid of any nests that are already there in attics or other places. You can get rid of squirrels by hand-catching them or by setting up a live trap.

Devices that make an ultrasonic sound or water pumps that turn on when animals move are examples of repellents that will scare the animals away without hurting them. You should also put out traps made to catch small mice near places where they often enter homes.

Because wild animals can be dangerous to handle, only professionals should set traps. Wildlife control professionals have a lot of experience and know how to treat these animals with respect.

 

The best way to get rid of Squirrels

At Apex Pest Control, our primary method of controlling squirrels is trapping.
We use two types of traps:

• • Mk 6 Fenn Trap
  • Live Catch Cage Traps

We mark the places where squirrels go or the path they take. It is taken care not to trap any animals that are not the goal, and if necessary, steps are taken to stop this from happening. When the traps are set, peanuts are used as food, and they are checked again every 12 to 24 hours.

When squirrels can be taken away from the area, traps will keep going until all the squirrels are gone and no more are seen.

People can sign up for a trapping scheme for a set price. For agricultural and forestry woodland, even if it's a big area, we'll give you a free rate or a price on request.

Call Apex today if you need a pest control company that can get rid of your squirrel problem quickly and correctly.

 

How can I get rid of pests on my own?

Setting traps is a popular do-it-yourself way to get rid of pests, and it works well for getting rid of only the species you want.

Repellents are a good way to keep pests from coming into your home. On the other hand, they might only be good sometimes.

A lot of people choose sprays to get rid of pests on their own. But they might not work the same way as professional pest control because professionals have access to more goods.

We recommend hiring a professional squirrel pest control service because they are skilled and can find the source of the problem and apply the best answer.

Experts in pest control may also be able to use more advanced traps, repellents, and sprays that work better than methods you can do yourself.

Finally, hiring a professional pest control service can save you time and money in the long run because they can get rid of rats and all kinds of pests.

 

Squirrel Repellents

For do-it-yourself pest control, repellents can also keep animals away from homes and companies.

You can buy animal repellents that are made with special mixes of natural ingredients like peppermint extract or garlic oil. These are meant to keep squirrels and other bugs away without hurting them.

Sprays that keep insects away can also be used around the outside of a building to add another layer of defence against mice and other animals that are trying to get inside.

It might cost more to use these kinds of options than to trap and move the animals.

Long-term, it saves money because it stops squirrel problems before they happen instead of having to pay for expensive wildlife removal after the fact.

 

Traps

One of the most common ways to get rid of squirrels in homes and businesses is to use traps.

Some safe ways to get rid of them are with cage traps, live traps, or even food. When installed and set up properly, these traps are very good at catching squirrels without having to hire a professional pest control service.

Moreover, putting up your trap is a lot cheaper than paying a professional to get rid of the animal.

When making cage traps, you should think about what kind of material is being used and how that might make it harder for the squirrel to get out once it is caught. If the wire mesh is too open, the animal could move around and get out.

But if it's too tight, they could get hurt as they try to get away. Additionally, when you bait cages, don't use any foods that are harmful or dangerous to animals, like chocolate or peanut butter, which both have a lot of sugar and fat.

There are some benefits to doing things like trapping squirrels yourself instead of getting an exterminator to get rid of pests. However, you should always put safety first when dealing with wild animals like these.

Make sure that everyone knows how to handle trapped animals properly so that no one gets hurt.

 

Sprays

If you want to get rid of bugs on your own, sprays can work well for many types of pests.

The best way to keep squirrels and other mice out of your home or business is with an aerosol spray that has natural ingredients like peppermint extract or garlic oil.

People should make sure that the single door or other access point into the attics is properly blocked off with wildlife-proof material so that thieves can't get in.

Spraying around the building's edges will also add another layer of defence against mice and other pests that might try to get inside.

 

What are the pros of hiring a professional pest control service?

Professional pest control can have benefits, such as making your home safer, getting rid of problems faster, and stopping new ones from happening.

Professional pest control workers use special tools and chemicals to get rid of pests quickly and effectively, with as little harm as possible to the environment and people who live or work in the building. Additionally, these professionals have the skills and understanding to find the infestation's cause and get rid of it at its source.

Professional pest control companies not only get rid of pests and keep them from coming back, but they also offer the best level of safety.

Professional techs are taught to use the most up-to-date tools and methods to get rid of infestations without putting people or animals at risk.

They can also give you advice on how to keep outbreaks from happening in the future. This can include putting up real barriers and deterrents and figuring out where pests might be able to get food and getting rid of those sources.

Find out more about how squirrel exclusion works and how it differs from do-it-yourself methods below.

 

Prevention Of Infestations

When you are trying to get rid of squirrels, it is important to take precautions. Setting traps can be a good way to keep them from moving into an area and lower their population.

A squirrel trap should be put where squirrels have been seen or near food sources that wildlife likes, like sunflower seeds, nuts, and seeds.

Bait shouldn't just be natural foods; it should also have man-made foods in it, like peanut butter or birdseed, to attract more than just local wildlife.

Even though trapping rodents might help keep the population under control, only if other steps are taken will you be completely safe from future outbreaks.

 

Removal Of Existing Infestations

If you have a squirrel problem, the best thing to do is call a professional pest control service. Professional pest control experts know where squirrels like to live and can get rid of them from attics and other places with little damage to the walls of a building.

You can also get quotes of how much these services will cost so you know what it will take to fix their problems.

An important part of professional pest control is using specific products like insecticides and rodenticides to get rid of squirrels without hurting trees or other animals.

Professionals with a lot of experience who know how to use different pest control products safely and successfully should always be in charge of pest management plans. This gives people peace of mind because they know their home is pest-free and helps stop future infestations.

 

Why is it a good idea to hire a professional squirrel control service?

There is a lot of damage that squirrels can do to homes and businesses, and they can even steal food and money. Getting a professional pest control service to take care of the situation is often the best thing to do.

Professional pest control services can provide a number of benefits, such as:

• • Eliminating damage caused by chewing on wires, insulation, and other materials
  • Preventing health risks such as salmonella, and identifying
  • Removing hazardous nests.

Additionally, these professionals can advise on how to prevent a recurrence of an infestation.

All these benefits make it clear why professional squirrel control services are the best way to address an infestation.

 

What methods do professionals use to get rid of pests?

If you have a squirrel problem, professionals who do pest control know the best ways to get rid of them.

One of the main ways is baiting, which means putting out food for tree squirrels to entice them out of their nests and into traps.

Professionals may use peanut butter, sunflower seeds, or other nuts that are often found in bird nests as bait. Once the squirrels are caught inside, pest control professionals can remove them from your property without hurting them.

Professional pest control experts also use a one-way door on any holes that lead up to your roof or attic that squirrels have been seen going in and out of.

The animals can leave, but they can't come back in. This gadget keeps them outside until they find a new place to live.

Some experts also say that you should cut back any tree branches close to your house so that squirrels can't easily get into your home.

Additionally, there are specific repellents that can help keep wild squirrels out of certain parts of your property, like gardens and patios.

Professional pest control experts know how to use these products in a way that is both safe and effective. This way, you can be sure that they won't hurt any wildlife nearby.

 

Professional Prevention Strategies

Rattling rats out of homes, barns, garages, sheds, and other buildings is something that professional pest control companies have thought about.

These tactics include knowing their range, using motion detectors and gutter guards, checking rain gutters, blocking off crawl spaces, and using insecticides safely when needed.

Lawn care practises that keep them from living in fields and wooded areas are necessary.

Promoting community participation in removing food or shelter sources that draw them to an area in the first place, and using natural ingredients as deterrents.

As a homeowner, you need to be committed to preventing squirrel problems on a regular basis, not just fixing them when they happen.

Gaining knowledge about how these animals behave both individually and as part of bigger groups can be necessary for creating effective methods for keeping them out. Furthermore, pest control companies will give you timely help on how to change your environment in ways that may make future infestations less likely.

An effective plan with multiple layers of control, such as preventative measures like exclusion devices and teaching about the possible dangers squirrel populations pose, can keep an area safe from these animals that don't want to be there.

 

Long-Term Ways to Get Rid of Squirrels

Professional squirrel pest control can help you keep small animals off of your property in a number of long-term ways.

Because we know how to get rid of infestations, our professional services are tailored to your needs and offer an all-around method that will help keep problems from happening again.

A trained pest technician will look at how bad your problem is before coming up with a plan to get rid of or control any rodents or other pests on your property.

Any places where pests could get into crawl areas, attics, and gardens can be sealed off. Setting up traps around areas where rodents have been seen is another way to catch them if they get inside.

According to rules set by the Environmental Protection Agency for safety reasons, traps and repellents can also be used as needed.

Prices for this kind of service rely on things like the size of the problem area and the type of animal involved, but for residential properties, the first visit costs around £60, and you can expect to pay around £60 for each visit after your initial assessment.

If you want to do business or cut down trees, you will need a survey and quote (POA).

It's important to remember that these steps should only be taken by approved professionals who know how to deal with rats and other pest animals, as well as any smells that might bother people nearby.

 

What does it cost to have a professional get rid of pests?

The price of professional pest control services changes based on the type of bug, the size of the area being treated, and how bad the infestation is.

Prices can be anywhere from £60 for a single call to a few hundred pounds for a full service plan. Larger areas usually need more visits, work, and supplies, which drives up the total cost.

Besides the original service fee, there may be extra costs for renting tools, buying materials, and returning to do follow-up work. How often follow-up trips are made will depend on the type of pest, how bad the infestation is, and how well the treatment worked.

For instance, bed bug treatments may need to be done more than once over the course of a few months to make sure they are fully gone.

Professional squirrel removal can cost anywhere from £150 to £800, based on how bad the problem is and how much work needs to be done.

It will depend on how big the area is, what kind of pests are there, and how bad the invasion is. For the best results, it's important to work with a pest control company that you can trust and has a lot of experience.

 

Getting rid of squirrels professionally is the best way to get rid of them.

Professional pest control companies are a good and reliable way to keep squirrel numbers in check. A squirrel can live up to eight years, so if you don't get rid of them, they can quickly become a problem in your back yard or wooded area.

Professional services offer humane solutions that won't hurt any other animals. They use safe methods like trapping and excluding them from places they don't belong in to get rid of them.

Professional squirrel pest control provides numerous benefits over DIY options, including:

• • Safety for both people and animals
  • Eco-friendly practises
  • Cost savings due to fewer repeat visits

Most importantly, peace of mind that you have done what you need to do to stop these stubborn animals from doing damage again in the future.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kinds Of Food Attract Squirrels?

Squirrels are often attracted to certain types of food. These can include nuts, fruits, grains, and seeds. They may also be drawn to birdseed or pet food in the open.

Squirrels may even scavenge for human food scraps if they can access them. It is important to keep these potential food sources away from areas where squirrels could easily find them, as this will help reduce the likelihood of a squirrel infestation.

 

What Is The Average Lifespan Of A Squirrel?

The average lifespan of a squirrel is typically between 4 and 10 years, depending on the species. In urban settings, where they are provided with plenty of food sources such as bird feeders, garbage cans, and other human-provided resources, some have been known to live for up to 12 years.

However, this extended life expectancy often comes at a cost: increased competition with other animals and humans over these limited resources can lead to more aggressive behaviour, which may require professional pest control services.

 

Are There Any Natural Predators Of Squirrels?

Squirrels have several natural predators, including foxes and hawks. Other animals, such as domestic cats, weasels, snakes, ferrets and rats, may also prey on squirrels in certain areas or habitats.

These predators typically kill adult squirrels while their young are vulnerable to predation from other species, such as hawks, owls and crows.

Squirrel populations can be managed by reducing food sources through trapping programmes or by encouraging more of these natural predators within an area.

 

What Types Of Wildlife Services Do Professional Pest Control Companies Provide?

Professional pest control companies provide various wildlife services to help protect homes and businesses from damage or destruction caused by animals.

These services typically involve squirrel traps, exclusion, habitat modification, damage repair, and removal of dead bodies when necessary.

 

Does Professional Pest Control Use Chemicals Or Other Harmful Substances?

Professional pest control companies use various methods to eliminate pests, including chemicals and other substances.

Depending on the type of infestation, a professional may employ one or more techniques in an integrated approach to pest management. Generally, chemical use is reserved for situations where the infestation has become too large or persistent to be managed with mechanical means such as trapping or exclusion devices.

In these cases, safe and effective products are used according to label instructions by certified applicators trained in proper application techniques.