Squirrels
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Squirrels
Deliberately introduced to this country sometime in the 19th century the grey squirrel has since spread throughout most of mainland England and Wales. Mainly a resident of broadleaved and mixed woodlands it is also a common resident of urban parks and gardens.
They frequently enter domestic roof spaces. Once inside they chew woodwork, strip insulation from electrical wiring and water pipes.
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Remedy
Physically blocking gaps and entry holes with wire mesh is the best answer. Various types of trap are available as is a poison based on warfarin, but only to professional technicians. Release of grey squirrels caught in cage traps is illegal.
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How we can help
We can treat for squirrels by using the following methods:
- Anti-coagulant poisons that are put in tamper proof boxes in areas that children and pets have access to but in open trays in lofts.
- Traditional trapping systems – we can not release squirrels caught in traps.
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Before our visit to deal with squirrels
- Note times of activity and any access points.
- Move furniture to allow us access into lofts.
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During our visit to deal with squirrels
We will need access to the loft, please ensure we can get access.
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After our visit to deal with squirrels
- Please clean up all droppings that were found at the visit, so that we know if the problem is on – going.
- If we can retrieve squirrels that have died then we will, but sometimes this is not possible.
