Squirrels are surprisingly destructive animals despite their cute appearance. These are animals that will gladly tear up your attic and cost you hundreds in repairs. Squirrel invasions risk causing power outages and even starting fires as they like to chew on electrical wires. Squirrels commonly invade people’s attics during mating season, so it is a …
Squirrels can see colour, but not like we do. Squirrels unfortunately cannot tell the difference between red and green. This means they don’t get to enjoy the beautiful colours of fall. What they can do, however, is break into the house when you least expect it. If you enjoy watching the squirrels outside, be sure …
Old Toronto, as its name would imply, is full of historical buildings. This is a highly coveted area, but century homes are prone to deterioration and animal entry. Aging structures must therefore be maintained and protected. The following case study tells the story of a squirrel removal from Victorian home in Old Toronto that suffered …
Squirrels have a very good sense of smell, which they use to find food and communicate with each other. Though there is very little data available on the subject, it is known that squirrels mark their territories and use their scents to give signals. If there are squirrels in your neighbourhood, you may have seen …
Have you been hearing some strange sounds coming from upstairs? There may be squirrels in your attic. While they may look harmless, squirrels are quite hazardous. They actually spread some dangerous diseases, like salmonellosis, tularemia, and plague. They may also have parasites like ticks and fleas. Having squirrels in the attic will damage the roof …
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Squirrels are troublesome pests that commonly invade human homes in search of a safe place to live. If you are hoping to prevent an invasion, you have the right idea. Squirrels are highly destructive and will ruin your attic’s insulation if given the opportunity to get inside. They also carry diseases and could hurt you …
Keeping squirrels out of the home is a good idea. They will ruin the insulation within the attic, contaminating the air with dangerous pathogens and driving energy costs up. While they may look cute, squirrels are very destructive, and they carry infectious diseases. Keeping them out however can be rather difficult. These are determined pests …
Squirrels are pesky little rodents that can be highly destructive. They will tear up your flower beds and eat the vegetables you are growing in the yard. They might even try to make their way indoors, tearing their way through the vents on the roof and building nests in the attic. Keeping squirrels away from …
It’s not uncommon for squirrels to nest in people’s homes. Like us, they would rather be indoors. Squirrels can feel the warm air that escapes your attic and can even smell the food you cook. Attics and other human habitats provide squirrels with places to nest above ground, safe from predators. Nests that still have …
Yes, squirrels can certainly damage your house in multiple ways. One of the most common ways for squirrels to damage your house is by getting to the interior of the house. The squirrel damage already starts before the squirrel even sets foot in the attic. The squirrel makes its way to the soffit. While pitter-pattering …
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