squirrel removal

Signs You Have a Squirrel Problem

• Chewed electrical wires
• Squirrel nests in the attic insulation
• Damaged air vents
• Wood chips everywhere
• Teeth marks in walls, woods, and wires
• Chewed electrical wires. Flickering lights are a sign of an infestation.

Granted, these are harder to spot, unlike external damage to your home, including:

• Roofline damage
• Holes in the shingles
• Chew marks in the outer panels
• Damaged bird feeders
• Chewed bark of young trees and outdoor furniture
• Chewed electrical wires. Flickering lights are a sign of an infestation.
• Nibbled garden plants
• Droppings in the garage or attic – Squirrel droppings mean you have a squirrel infestation problem. These droppings are often found in attics, garages, or close to entry holes around the house. When you come across animal droppings, exercise caution since wildlife droppings often carry bacteria and diseases like salmonella.Avoid touching the droppings to avoid getting an infection. Instead, call a professional squirrel removal company to inspect the problem and determine the culprit. This is even more important since squirrel droppings are similar to other critters like rats, raccoons, and bats.
• A foul smell – Some squirrels manage to get into your home but never make it out. Some unwanted critters get stuck in the walls or chimneys, while others are too young to feed themselves. When this happens, they die and decay, filling the entire house with a foul smell. Call Advanced Wildlife Removal to find and remove the dead animal and ward off an infestation.Note: if you try poisoning squirrels, you’re likely to end up with dead squirrels stuck in hard-to-reach spaces. It’s best to call animal control to remove the nuisance animals using safe removal methods.
• Footprints – Squirrel tracks are simple to identify. Their tiny front paws have four toes, and the back paws have five. You can notice paw prints in the mud or snow during winter and mud tracks on your driveway or deck.If you’re feeling crafty, place a piece of cardboard covered in flour at one of the entry points. You’ll notice paw prints in the flour dust if there’s a squirrel.
• Water damage on the ceiling and walls – The urine and feces from the squirrels in your home can build up and seep into wood and insulation, causing major damage similar to water damage. This includes peeling, bubbling, and peeling of the walls, which can cost thousands of dollars to fix.