Squirrel Removal
Squirrels are a common sight throughout the Dallas area and are most commonly seen scurrying around parks and 
climbing trees. Most people think of them as being furry and innocuous, but they have no place in or around your home. Due to their small size, squirrels can easily enter a home through even the smallest gap in the roof or crack in the wall. This often proves to be problematic, as squirrels can wreak havoc on the inside of your home, and pose a serious health risk to you and your loved ones.
Issues Squirrel from Squirrel Infestations
Squirrels are widely regarded as being harmless when encountered in the wild, and while it’s true that they avoid human contact when possible, they present a serious health risk to your family and damage your house.
Squirrel problems include:
- Structural damage to your home as squirrels gnaw on wood and wiring, resulting in fire hazards and expensive repairs
- Your drywall and insulation are subject to destruction due to nest building. Replacement can be quite costly.
- The risk of infectious disease spreading to you, your family and pets.
- Urine and droppings can soak into walls and insulation which is incredibly difficult to clean and can cause your energy costs to increase significantly.
How We Get Rid of Squirrels
Squirrel Trapping and Removal
The most common methods for humane squirrel removal are
- Trapping – Squirrels are trapped live, removed, and brought to a safe place to live.
- One-Way Doors – Squirrels that live in an attic go out often during the day to gather nuts and acorns. A one-way door allows them to leave but not come back in.
- Deterrents – Deterrents make your attic a less attractive and hospitable place to live.
- Direct Capture – Direct capture is used if juvenile or baby squirrels are present. The babies are carefully hand-removed and relocated with their mothers. If the mother is not in sight and the young cannot survive on their own, a wildlife rehabilitation center is contacted to provide help.
Squirrel Prevention and Exclusion
Once squirrel removal is complete and the squirrels are set free in their natural habitat, it’s important to ensure they or any other nuisance animals are prevented from returning. Critter Control offers exclusion services that keep you and your family safe from future infestations.
Exclusion is the process of finding and sealing all current and potential entry points to your home as well as making changes to your outside environment that can lead to infestations. This can include capping your chimney, adding screens to vents, and sealing gaps in roofing, soffits, and around attic windows and where services such as electricity enter your home.
In your yard, exclusion can include trimming trees and bushes close to your home so squirrels and other animals cannot jump onto your roof. It may also entail removing bird feeders, eliminating water sources, and eliminating brush where animals can hide.
Call Critter Control for Squirrel Removal Near You
If you’ve noticed the scampering of squirrels anywhere in your home, don’t wait to take action. Instead of attempting to remove them on your own which is often ineffective and can lead to injury, let the experts at Critter Control® in Dallas help. With a wealth of experience in squirrel removal, you can rest assured knowing the job will be done right the first time. For any questions or to schedule a home consultation, call us today at 817-225-2217.
