Best Squirrel Poison (You Need To Know THIS Before You Try It)

Squirrels can be amazing animals, but they can become a pest when too many of them live around a house and cause damage to it. Only in the United States, the damages caused to properties can be of thousands of dollars. Knowing this negative aspect about squirrels, it is necessary to do something to stop…

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Flying squirrels in the attic (Signs, noises & removal tips)

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One of the most common issues that people contact wildlife removal professionals about is having flying squirrels in attic. Although many people see these animals as cute, they can become a problem very quickly if left unchecked in an attic area. some of the most common complaints include: Large colonies in the attic that cause…

Squirrels in Attic? (TOP 9 Roof & Attic Squirrel Removal Tips)

Finding squirrels in attics is quite common. Though squirrels typically build their nests in trees, they also find it comforting to place their nesting area in your attic since it not only resembles a hollow tree, but it offers protection from predators, it’s dry and warm. Squirrels can chew their way through the wood of…

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How to Get Rid of Ground Squirrels & Prevent their Return

Ground squirrels are gnawing mammals such as the classic tree squirrels, pocket gophers, voles, muskrats, mice, chipmunks and rats. These rodents get the name from spending 90 percent of their lifetime below ground and hibernating up to 250 days per year. Many build burrows under the ground or inside hallow trees while others build water…

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Do squirrels come out at night? Can they see at night?

We get quite a few readers writing to us something along the lines, “I saw a squirrel at night” which leads them to wonder “are squirrels nocturnal?” Even if you haven’t seen squirrels out at night though, you’ve likely observed squirrels working hard during the day to store food (often nuts) for winter. This might…

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How to Get Rid of a Squirrel in Fireplaces & Chimneys (TOP 10 Tips)

Squirrels are one of the most common animals that are found in chimneys. They are great climbers and are capable of getting in and out rather easy. Baby squirrels may have a tougher time of getting in and out of the chimney and could get stuck. This could cause a major problem if they end…

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Squirrel control, prevention & removal (7 tips to get rid of squirrels)

As squirrels can be cute little furry animals they can also be pests and can do a lot of damage if they make nests in or around your home. They can take shelter in your attic, build nests there, and leave smelly droppings all inside your roof. They can chew through open wiring as they…

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Squirrel Repellent (14 Tips for Squirrel Control & Deterrence)

Everywhere you turn, you are dealing with a squirrels. Squirrels are getting into your bird feeders outside; squirrels are building nests in your attic and garage area; squirrels are sneaking into your fireplace; squirrels are even hanging out in your walls—a potentially dangerous situation if they chew an electrical wire, starting a house fire. So,…

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What do squirrels eat? (A list of common squirrel foods)

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The wildlife has always been interesting, and we have always wondered about its mysteries. We have always wanted to know about the diet of every wild animal and dreamed of having a wild animal as a pet. Squirrels are, almost, the cutest wild animals that could be treated as pets. Their tiny bodies and cute…

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One-way squirrel Door [Exclusion tunnels & exit door tips]

When implementing an exclusion to get rid of squirrels, you’ll eventually need some kind of one-way squirrel door or one-way squirrel funnel. If you have squirrels in your attic or shed, remove them. Many folks don’t realize it, but squirrels in attics will sometimes chew on electrical cabling, starting fires. Additionally, if a squirrel family…

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When Do Squirrels Have Babies & Typical Squirrel Nesting Behavior

Wondering when squirrels have babies? Or what their typical nesting behavior is? We will explain squirrels’ life cycle. What exactly are squirrels? Medium-size rodents you find climbing up trees, picking acorns up off the lawn, snacking on bird seeds from feeders and chasing each other around from time to time are Squirrels. You can find…

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