Most folks here in the West Palm area have seen squirrels around the neighborhood or park as they scurry about, exploring trees, running across the road, and unfortunately sometimes in our homes. They are very beneficial to the environment. They are fantastic at eating damaging insects like beetles and grubs, protecting your landscaping and vegetable gardens. However, this doesn’t mean they should be kept as household pets. They can inflict serious injury and even transmit disease.

These pests love to take advantage of the warm, secluded, safe habitat that our attics, sheds, and garages provide them. They need a protected area to safely raise their newborn babies, and home gives protection from rain, wind, and predators that they want.

We get rid of squirrels from attics, walls, crawlspaces, and other living areas.

Problems from Squirrel Infestation

Squirrels are small creatures, and the openings they can squeeze through are even smaller. Once inside your home, these critters may build a nest using your attic insulation, or attempt to leave for food and become trapped. When this happens, they will do anything to get free, including chewing holes in your walls, eaves, or soffits. When they decide to nest in your home, they will stay as long as they are able to, damaging and soiling your home the entire time.

Squirrel Infestations in West Palm Beach

Squirrels are a problem both inside and outside of your home. The most common places to find squirrel problems inside are in the attic and chimney. Outdoor areas that may see damage include the roof and the yard, such as in your garden, trees, and lawn.

Squirrel invasions are a common issue for West Palm citizens year-round, thanks in part to the intense climate here in Florida. Because of this close interaction, squirrels have become almost reliant on humans for shelter and food in some cases.

Squirrel Removal Services from Critter Control

Getting rid of squirrels on your own can be tricky and dangerous. Squirrels are smart, aggressive, and can transmit disease.

Squirrel Trapping and one-way doors

Squirrel traps are often challenging because squirrels are not only fast but can get into very small spaces to hide. It is important to set traps where you notice squirrel activity and use squirrel bait that won’t attract the non-target animal. Juvenile squirrels can be captured and relocated along with the parent squirrel.

One-way doors are one of the best ways to exterminate squirrel infestations. These allow squirrels to leave but not to reenter. Once their entry points are repaired and all the weaknesses in the roof sealed, the one-way door is employed.

Exclusions for Squirrel Control

Exclusion methods are used to keep squirrels and other nuisance wildlife from entering your home. Some measures to take in this effort include removing trees and branches close to your roof that provide easy access. Sealing all vulnerabilities in your roof, soffits, vents, and chimney is also important.

Remediation and Clean-Up

Whether in your attic, chimney, crawlspace, or warehouse, Critter Control repairs all spaces to their original condition upon eradication. Insulation is replaced, wires are repaired, and the entire space is cleaned and sanitized.

In West Palm, as with many other areas, squirrels have lost much of their natural fear of humans because of our close interactivity. This, combined with the number of people who feed squirrels both intentionally and unintentionally makes it easy to see why squirrel infestations have become so common.

When squirrels cross that line from helpful critter to a home invader, give Critter Control® a call. Our wildlife removal technicians are able to safely and efficiently remove the nuisance critters. Call us today at 561-274-0224 with any questions, or to schedule a free home consultation.