Squirrels can be troublesome pests and at some point in time you may need to deal with squirrel removal and animal control.
Squirrels can get into the walls, the attic, your basement and set up house in your home.
Besides the home they can infest the yard, scare away birds and take over your deck area.
Too many squirrels make going outside and unpleasant event.
Squirrel repellent is an easy way to deal with squirrels in your backyard.
If the squirrels constantly gets into the bird feeder then spray or scatter squirrel repellent around the area.
The squirrels will hate the smell and find somewhere else to get food.
Basically this repellant acts as a predator marking their territory.
If the squirrel believes there is a predator nearby, they will avoid the area for fear of being eaten.
If you have these animals in the home the live trapping is a possible method to remove them.
Squirrels can cause a lot of damage and will even chew through electrical wiring.
But there is more to squirrel removal than just trapping.
You want to stop the animal from getting into your home in the first place.
This is something most homeowners do not think about and they are surprised when the squirrels keep coming back.
A professional will take steps to prevent any animals from getting into your home in the first place.
There are special squirrel proof chimney covers that keep animals out.
Additionally sheet metal is needed to cover any rotting wood as this is an access point for squirrels.
An animal control specialist will look through your home and deal with any problem spots.
A great way to prevent squirrels from making forays into your home is by having all edible items stored properly and inaccessible.
Garbage should be in containers and compost should have its own special area away from the home.