Squirrels
A lot of people see them as cute and cuddly, but they actually cause more problems and damage than rats.
Squirrels are very determined creatures, once they enter your loft space it is very difficult to get them out and then keep them out.
Squirrels like to make nests out of the insulation in attics and walls,. This includes chewing electrical wiring and piping.
Locations and indicators they maybe in your abode.
- Inside the insulation of walls and lofts
- Strange noises around your home
- In Facias and Soffits
- Sudden problem with upstairs lights
- In attics where cardboard and cloth etc are kept
- Spotting droppings in the loft. This may also be Mice
Listen out for noises in your loft space. Especially if tree branches overhang your roof! This will indicate you have a Squirrel problem
Squirrel Control
The damage Squirrels can do in roof spaces often runs into thousands of pounds. As soon as you notice any tell-tale signs, such as droppings, damage or sounds made by them moving around in the loft, contact us and avoid attempting to deal with them yourself. A nesting Squirrel will aggressively defend its territory. We will put in place an appropriate pest control treatment to ensure effective elimination of the squirrels and seek to identify how they have gained entry.
How to identify
Common grey squirrels carry diseases and were responsible for almost completely wiping out the native British red squirrel. For grey squirrels, prevention is certainly better than cure, but as they only need a hole the size of the squirrel’s head to gain access to a building, prevention can be challenging. Ask Catchers Pest Control to check your premises for potential access points.
If you think you have a rat problem then please call Catchers Pest Control to resolve the problem. We cover Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.