Professional squirrel removal and prevention for homes and businesses across Worcester
Hearing scratching or scurrying noises in your loft? Finding signs of gnawing around your roof? You may have squirrels getting into your property.
While squirrels are a familiar sight around Worcester, they can cause a lot of problems when they move into a loft, roof space or wall cavity. From damaged insulation and roofing materials to gnawed cables, a squirrel infestation is something you shouldn’t ignore.
Our squirrel pest control service in Worcester is designed to identify the problem, deal with the infestation responsibly and help prevent squirrels from getting back in.
Squirrels in your loft? We can help
Squirrels are incredibly agile and can squeeze through surprisingly small gaps. Once they discover a way into a roof space, they can quickly make themselves at home.
You might hear them moving around during the day, particularly early in the morning. You may also notice scratching, gnawing or the sound of something running across the loft.
Sometimes the signs are less obvious. You could find damaged insulation, nesting material, droppings or evidence that something has been chewing timber or other materials.
If something doesn’t seem right, it’s worth getting the problem checked rather than hoping it will go away.
What damage can squirrels cause?
Squirrels can be destructive when they gain access to a building.
They may chew:
- Electrical cables
- Timber and wooden structures
- Insulation
- Roof materials
- Fascia and soffit boards
- Other materials around the roof space
They can also disturb insulation while building nests and leave droppings and other contamination behind.
One of the main concerns is damage to electrical wiring. If you believe squirrels may have been chewing cables, don’t take risks. Arrange for the wiring to be inspected by a suitably qualified electrician.
The longer squirrels remain inside a property, the greater the opportunity for damage to occur. That’s why early squirrel removal in Worcester can save you unnecessary expense and disruption.
How do squirrels get into houses?
A squirrel doesn’t need a large hole to gain access to a building. Damaged or missing roof tiles, gaps beneath roof coverings and openings around soffits and fascia boards can all provide potential entry points.
Trees close to a property can also make access easier. Squirrels are excellent climbers and can use branches to reach the roof before finding a way inside.
Older properties can be particularly vulnerable if the roofline has deteriorated over time, but even modern buildings can develop gaps that provide an opportunity for squirrels.
As part of a professional inspection, potential access points can be identified so that the cause of the problem can be properly addressed.
Professional squirrel control in Worcester
Trying to deal with squirrels yourself isn’t always straightforward.
Simply blocking a hole may trap an animal inside the property, while removing an animal without addressing the entry point can mean another squirrel eventually takes its place.
Professional squirrel pest control takes the wider problem into account. The property can be inspected for signs of activity, likely access points can be identified and appropriate control measures can be recommended.
Squirrel control also needs to take account of animal welfare and applicable regulations, which is another reason to use an experienced pest control professional.
Squirrel proofing and prevention
Getting rid of the immediate problem is only part of the job.
If squirrels can still access your roof, there’s nothing to stop the next one from moving in.
Once it is safe and appropriate to do so, vulnerable areas of the property can be repaired or secured. This may include addressing gaps around roof tiles, soffits, fascia boards and other parts of the roofline.
It’s also worth keeping an eye on trees and branches close to the building. Reducing easy routes onto the roof can make your property less attractive to squirrels.
Regularly checking the outside of your property can help identify potential problems before they turn into an infestation.
Why choose a local Worcester pest control service?
When you’ve got squirrels running around in your loft, you don’t want to wait weeks for somebody to take a look.
Using a local pest control company means you can get practical advice from people who understand the area and the types of properties found across Worcester and the surrounding communities.
Whether you’re dealing with squirrels in a family home, a rental property, an office or another commercial building, every situation is slightly different.
A proper inspection means the problem can be assessed rather than simply guessing where the squirrels are getting in.
Don’t ignore the signs
If you can hear squirrels in your loft, see them repeatedly accessing your roof or have discovered signs of damage, it’s best to deal with the problem sooner rather than later.
Squirrels may be small, but they can cause surprisingly expensive damage when they establish themselves inside a building.
Need squirrel pest control in Worcester?
Don’t let squirrels take over your loft.
If you think squirrels have gained access to your home or business, get in touch with our Worcester pest control team today.
We’ll assess the situation, explain what needs to be done and help you take the right steps to protect your property.
Call us today to arrange your squirrel pest control inspection in Worcester.
