While raccoons are famous for breaking into homes, the real and far more common threat comes from squirrels. Squirrels are awake in the day time so you will be far more likely to hear them in the morning and the evening. If you have one in your attic it’s very likely its a pregnant female. …
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Soffits, what are soffits. I bet that is not a word you hear very often. It’s mostly a term used by roofers. Soffits are the underside of the roof that extends past the house. There is a roof with shingles, beyond that a drip edge and the eaves than the facia and then underneath it …
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Soffits are a covering for the underside of the part of the roof that extends past your outer walls. This area, if not sealed with a soffit is open and offers access to wild animals who want a warm place to nest for the winter. The soffit is usually made from wood or aluminum but …
The issue with squirrels is they have the natural ability to leap as much as ten feet from a branch or off the ground. They can travel at incredible speeds and climb almost anything. So if you have one trying to get up your downspout you are in a lot of trouble. You can try …
Squirrels are the worst of all the wildlife infestations a person could have. Many people will say the raccoon is the worst pest but they are not nearly as common. You may have a raccoon break in once or twice a year but squirrels are consonantly trying to get into your attic every day of …
There are many ways animals can get into your home. The eaves are one of these ways and it can be very frustrating for homeowners to deal with. Most people simply ignore the sate of their house, soffits falling off, rotting facia and open drip edges can cause all kinds of issues, especially when those …
Squirrels seem so nice and lovable. They are so cute with their long fluffy tails and their anxiety-ridden hunt for nuts. But this is not what squirrels are, they are not cute, they are not lovable and they are not fluffy. I mean that figuratively. These animals are a menace. They are territorial, aggressive and …
Unlike raccoons, squirrels are not long term visitors. Raccoons will live in an attic forever, they will never leave except to hunt at night. Squirrels only use the attic for a short time to get some very important things done, but they are both likely to destroy the attic in the process. The squirrel in …
Squirrels are not destructive. They are not intentionally destroying your attic, they are doing what evolution built them to do. Squirrels are rodents, and like mice and rats, their teeth continue to grow throughout their lives. This means if they do not wear down their teeth they can grow through their face. Squirrels are, on …
There are many types of squirrels and just as many species, over 200 globally so far with new species being discovered all the time. While many squirrels will defecate anywhere, even in their own nest certain squirrels, like the grey squirrel do as raccoons do and make themselves a special spot where they can urinate …
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