Thursday, October 30, 2014

Homeowners Can Count On Atlanta Squirrel Removal Companies To Put An End To This Problem

By Dave L. Weglin


When the population of squirrels living in the wooded areas or residential neighborhoods becomes too large, homeowners may experience damage to their homes and property caused by these nuisance animals. They chew away the siding and wiring in houses, resulting in costly repairs and potential hazards, and also do harm to lawns, trees, and bushes. An Atlanta squirrel removal company can safely relocate these creatures so they will no longer be a problem.

When squirrels are plentiful they will undoubtedly cause problems such as digging up one's garden plantings, wrecking bird feeders to access seeds, and actual damage to one's home. One of the most common entry points for squirrels is the attic, and once they invade it, they can harm electrical wires, heating and cooling systems, and make disturbing noises.

It isn't difficult to know when one is sharing their home and yard with one or more squirrel families. The most obvious clue is a hole chewed into the side of the house, but they also build nests in trees and eaves, dig holes in the lawn, gnaw bark off trees, and leave droppings around. These animals also tend to be quite visible, and are often spotted climbing around the rooftops, chimneys and such.

Those who have been invaded by squirrels, need to consult a company with expertise in this area that will be able to locate and re-home the unwanted intruders. These experts will do a thorough evaluation of the home and identify all access points, then remove the animals, and repair these spots so re-entry is not possible.

Sometimes the pest management experts install cages equipped with one-way doors at the access points so the squirrels will be able to turn around and get out but not go in the home anymore. They may also recommend that the customer make a few changes known as "habitat modification" such as taking down bird feeders and cutting down branches near the roof, to make the environment less encouraging to squirrels.

Some pest management companies will also use traps to capture the squirrels so they can be relocated. There are certain state and municipal wildlife control regulations which must be followed where trapping is concerned, so it is best handled only by professionals who are familiar with these laws and know how to handle the animals so no one get harmed.

Devices designed to scare squirrels away are usually only effective initially because the animals soon get used to them and don't respond. Professional companies may also use repellents in some cases, which can work to deter squirrels if administered correctly.




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