Experts in the extermination of squirrels
Say no to squirrel invasions!
There are two species of squirrels that can invade our living or working spaces. Here we give you more details.
What types of squirrels infest our habitats and what is their life cycle?
The two species of squirrels that can infest our living or living spaces are gray squirrels or red squirrels. The most encountered is the gray squirrel because the red squirrel lives rather in the woods.
The Eastern Gray Squirrel is a highly adaptive and prolific species whose amplitude has increased dramatically over the past 50 years. Thirty years ago the Eastern Gray Squirrel existed only in Eastern Canada as its name suggests but today they are a common species very widespread as far away as Vancouver.
Red squirrels are less common than gray ones. They hide his provisions throughout the summer on a large territory and then sometimes keep them for hours or even months. They have excellent spatial memory. They are usually active during the day and early evening and almost never at night.
The squirrel molts in February. Gestation is 44 days with an average litter of 4 babies. Their average lifespan in the wild is 12 years.
How to get rid of squirrels?
First of all, do not feed the squirrels. Some people find it fun to give them peanuts or tree nuts. If they get into the habit of coming to eat at your place, they will eventually settle there. Cover your garbage well, because everything you haven’t eaten will be food within their reach.
Can’t get rid of squirrels? Call on a professional exterminator to help you in this situation. They know very well the best way to eliminate squirrels in your home and in a minimum time.
What is the habitat of squirrels?
The prairie is its natural habitat, it loves small escarpments such as hillsides, ditches, rock piles and sand mounds. It flees excess moisture, woodlands and swamps and remains below 200 meters of altitude. As an expert in gallery construction, she is able to move a quarter ton of earth to dig her burrow in just a few days.
Its landmark has a master bedroom covered with dry grass that is used for sleeping and raising young. The different galleries offer him several exits.
How to prevent them from infesting your home?
Squirrels are excellent climbers and climb easily on all rooftops. There is no way to prevent them. However, there is something you can do to discourage them.
Squirrels tend to gnaw the rotten fascia and infest your attic. Clean your gutter at least once a year. Trim branches that are too close to your home. If your branches touch your ledge, it is very easy for squirrels to climb on your roof.
Squirrels eat the seeds, as well as the nuts from the bird feeder, an almost unlimited food supply. By the same token, this source attracts them.
One of the best ways for squirrels to enter your attic is through attic vents. Squirrels gnaw at them, whether plastic or metal, and enter your attic. They also pass through the rubber base on the plumbing columns, and then gnaw the sheet of plywood and the pipe to enter.
Sometimes when the decline of aluminum is lifted and there are construction imperfections, it allows squirrels to squeeze through the cracks and enter. These are just a few examples of the ways squirrels use to infiltrate your attic.
If you have a squirrel problem on your property, as soon as it first appears, contact an extermination specialist to find a more definitive solution.
What damage can squirrels cause in your home?
The damage depends on how long the squirrels spend in your home. Squirrels won’t cause much damage if they’ve been in your attic for less than two weeks. For more than 6 months of time, consider repairing your attic and it can become very expensive.
Houses built in the last thirty (30) years almost all have blown insulation in the attic. This insulation is very delicate. When a squirrel has run in this area, the insulation becomes more or less effective, its R-value compresses, causes losses and its ability to insulate. Over time, squirrels will eventually completely trample on the insulation, which can significantly affect your heating bills.
Urine and their feces end up soaking your insulation, posing a significant health risk. In your attic, squirrels bring a fire hazard.
Due to their strong incisors, squirrels must continually gnaw and keep them sharp. Often they gnaw the electrical wires to try to pass or the wire passes through the wall.
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