Squirrels in the attic are one of the most common nuisance animal problems we take care of here at Animal Remover. If you suspect you have squirrels in your attic, there are several ways to know for sure. When you detect squirrels in the attic, contact a humane animal removal service. Animal Remover can safely and completely remove your squirrel problem before it becomes a bigger problem. Contact us right away if you notice any of these signs.
Noises
If you notice odd sounds coming from your attic, then you might have an unwanted guest up there. Squirrels are usually pretty quiet, but you may occasionally hear them jumping around or scampering. Sometimes you may hear them gnawing on the wood. If you hear scratching often then you’ll want to contact Animal Remover immediately. A squirrel who is scratching constantly is probably stuck and may die within your walls if action isn’t taken.
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Smell
If there have been squirrels in the attic for a while, you may start to notice a foul odor emanating from your home. This could be due to the squirrel urine soaking into the wood or insulation. It could also be the smell of dead squirrel. Either way, you should contact an animal removal service to decontaminate and sanitize the area, as well as get rid of the live or dead animals.
Droppings
Perhaps one of the most obvious signs is when you find squirrel droppings. Squirrel droppings are bigger than mice or rat droppings. They’re rounded like a pill and are fairly dark in color. If you can’t identify the droppings, it’s no problem. Animal Remover will determine the animal origin and whether or not you still have squirrels in the attic.
Exterior Entry Points
Take a look at the exterior of your house. You may notice some existing or new entry points that lead straight into your attic. Squirrels are determined animals, and they can even chew through metal. If you see holes in your shingles or walls that have been chewed through, it’s most likely a squirrel. Also, if you don’t have a chimney cap, they may be able to get in through there. Attics are a popular place for squirrels to nest, so you may have multiple squirrels in the attic.
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Contact Animal Remover if You Have Squirrels in the Attic
If you have squirrels in the attic, contact Animal Remover today. We can safely and humanely remove the squirrels. We can also implement exclusion and other techniques to ensure the problem doesn’t recur. Let Animal Remover take care of your nuisance animal issues.
