Signs of a squirrel infestation include seeing live squirrels on and around the roof of your house or garage, and sometimes you may even see them using an entry hole into your roof space. You will likely also hear squirrels moving around, squirrels are active during the day and most commonly at dawn or dusk. If you go into your loft you will also potentially see signs of squirrel activity, such as chewed wood or removal of insulation, which they will use for nesting material.
It is best to avoid approaching live squirrels as they may be aggressive if approached when they are cornered or feel threatened. However, leaving squirrels to live in your loft or attic is also unadvisable due to the level of structural damage they cause. Squirrels will also breed and a squirrel infestation can quickly become out of control and result in expensive repairs.
The best approach to get rid of squirrels is a professional squirrel pest control or squirrel extermination service. Squirrel pest control is regulated and humane squirrel traps are normally used. Squirrel traps need to be monitored regularly, and a good pest control service in regards to this is essential.
Squirrel pest control should usually be manageable in a two visit pest control program, the first visit to ascertain the extent of the problem and start the process, and the second visit to clear away all equipment and confirm the squirrel infestation is finished. If the squirrel infestation is particularly severe, additional visits may be needed.
Once a squirrel infestation has finished, then squirrel proofing to stop squirrels getting into your loft or roof space is important, otherwise there is a high chance of more squirrels getting in at a later date. If there is an open entry point rats and birds are also more likely. Squirrel proofing varies in cost depending on how much needs doing, but a good pest control company will be able to quote you or advise on the best approach if you prefer to do the proofing work yourself.
In a line, if you find yourself with a squirrel infestation, and have squirrels in your loft, then the best solution is using a reputable and reliable pest control company that offers a reasonably priced squirrel pest control extermination service. Squirrel pest control should cost approximately £200 plus vat or less for two visits, if a pest control company is charging more than this then it may be worth shopping around for a cheap pest control company that offers a high standard of service.
