When you imagine squirrels, it’s easy to think of the cute, bushy-tailed cartoon characters. While you might not think of them as pests, they can be incredibly destructive.
There are two types of squirrels living in the UK. The rare native red squirrel is protected by law because they are endangered species.
On the other hand, grey squirrels are an invasive species in Britain originating from North America and were introduced to Great Britain in 1876. They have since spread across the country and largely displaced the native red squirrel.
Like other rodents, squirrel’s teeth never stop growing, which means that they constantly need to gnaw. This can lead to damaged soffits, gutters, telephone lines, cables and property. They can make their home in trees, woodland or even roof space.
If they find entry points into your home or business premises, squirrels can be a major disturbance, cause a lot of damage and be difficult to remove. They can be territorial and become aggressive when disturbed, so you need to hire professional squirrel pest control services to deal with the problem.
Pest In Peace has extensive experience dealing with grey squirrel infestations across Cheshire. Call 07980 597423 to book your squirrel pest control today.
Signs Of A Squirrel Infestation
Squirrels have distinctive furry tails, making them very different in appearance from other rodent pests such as mice and rats.
However, squirrels are often difficult to see in the flesh because they’re secretive and diurnal, meaning they’re usually most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
As such, it can be difficult to tell if you have squirrel problems on your property. Some early signs of squirrel activity include:
- Squirrel Droppings: Droppings are one of the most common signs of rodent pests. Squirrel droppings look like dark brown to black pellets, which sometimes contain undigested food, such as seeds or nuts.
- Scratching Sounds: Squirrels have sharp claws, which often make a scratching sound on wooden beams and floors while they run. You may also hear thumping noises from the weight of these large rodents jumping around in the rafters of your home.
- Tooth Marks: Like rats and other rodents, squirrels have sharp teeth that never stop growing. As a result, they have to gnaw on hard materials to keep their teeth down. So, you might notice chew marks on areas such as structural beams, fascia boards, door frames and other areas of your home.
- Squirrel Nests: Squirrel nests look a lot like bird nests, made up of a combination of twigs and soft materials, such as shredded loft insulation. These nests can be found in trees or your attic space. If you see these nests, do not disturb them, as squirrels can become aggressive. Instead, hire Pest In Peace to remove the squirrels.
Common areas of squirrel activity include loft spaces and garden outbuildings, as squirrels need soft nesting materials and often use loft insulation. If you think you’ve seen or heard signs of squirrels in your home, look in your loft to check for additional indicators, including droppings or damage to your insulation materials. Then, contact us to get your squirrels off your property and keep them away.
Book Your Squirrel Pest Control Cheshire Today
If you’ve noticed any of these signs of squirrel activity in your home, garden or business premises, then you need Pest In Peace.
Our team can help you identify grey squirrels occupying your roof spaces or trees in your garden and then remove them safely and humanely.
Once we’ve fully removed your grey squirrel problem, we can pest proof your property by blocking potential entry points and securing their food sources, such as bird feeders or pet food stores, to ensure that the squirrels can’t return.
Pest In Peace operates across Cheshire and has extensive experience offering squirrel control services, so we know how to remove squirrels and block common access points.
We only use extremely effective traps to quickly remove grey squirrels without harming other wildlife, pets and children.
Because we’re RSPH Level 2 certified, we have access to specialist squirrel poisons that will quickly remove the rodents, ensure they don’t experience unnecessary suffering, and make your loft space or garden safe from vermin.
To book your squirrel removal, contact us today on 07980 597423 and we’ll be happy to provide our effective pest control services.
