The Dangers of Squirrels In The Attic
What Attracts Squirrels To Your Home?
There are three main reasons squirrels seek shelter within your home. The first is to find food sources. Yards with bird feeders, fruit or nut trees, and vegetable gardens make gathering food easy. Squirrels will also seek shelter when in danger of being attacked by predators. Nesting inside your home or attic provides protection, allowing them to rest or even give birth to their offspring. Lastly, squirrels seek warm shelter during cold and rainy months. Your home makes a fantastic living option for all of these reasons.
The Dangers of Squirrels In Your Attic
Do you hear scratching, shuffling, and other weird noises from your attic or walls? There may be squirrels living in your attic. You’ll want these critters removed quickly before the following damage occurs.
Chewed Wiring and Wood
Squirrels are classified as rodents. Like any other rodents, their teeth are constantly growing. Squirrels chew on electrical wiring, siding, and wood to grind down their teeth. This can result in structural damage to your home.
Insulation Contamination
The insulation in your attic is important for regulating the temperature within your home. For squirrels that find their way into your attic, it’s a different story. They will ruin your insulation by defecating and urinating on it. 707 Pest Solutions offers an insulation & damage repair service to fix the abovementioned issues.
Unpleasant Odors
The build-up of squirrel droppings in your insulation does not smell good! Squirrels can also get trapped in your walls and die, emitting a nasty smell in your home.
Health Concerns
Squirrels rarely carry rabies but are known to have harmful diseases, such as Salmonellosis and Lyme Disease. Squirrels may even be hosts to bacteria-carrying ticks. These ticks could separate from their host squirrel and infiltrate your home, seeking you as their next target.
Squirrel Removal Service With 707 Pest Solutions
Squirrels become a threat to your home and health when inside your building. Their chewing can damage wood, siding, and electrical wires. Squirrels can also contaminate attic insulation with their droppings. Our expert technicians can locate areas with damage caused by squirrels, make any necessary wood repairs, and replace insulation as needed.
Our squirrel removal service works to remove squirrels from your home and then incorporate exclusion measures to keep them away. Removing squirrels from your structure won’t do you good in the long run if entry points are not sealed shut. Our team is experienced, licensed, and professional. Contact us for squirrel control service in Humboldt.