Squirrels may look cute and cuddly when they’re climbing a tree or running around your yard, but they can wreak havoc inside your home. If do you have an infestation, call the squirrel removal professionals at 24-7 Animal & Pest Control in Saint Louis, MO. However, these rodent control experts want to help you avoid an infestation in the first place. Because squirrels enter homes to raise their young in a safe place and with cold weather here, you need to be extra alert of these pests.

To avoid the need for squirrel removal, follow these infestation prevention tips:

• Trim Trees: Trim back all of the tree branches that are closest to your home. A branch near your roof creates an easy access route for squirrels to reach your attic.
• Clean Gutters: Clogged gutters lead to water damage, which softens wood and makes it easy for squirrels to chew through, gaining access inside your home. Throughout the winter, clear out your gutters of any ice or debris to prevent water damage.
• Cover Up Holes: Squirrels can find any small hole to enter your home. Use screens to cover up pre-existing holes in your roof or air vents, and always use a chimney cap on your chimney.
• Place Traps: If you think you might have an infestation, place traps around your attic. This discourages squirrels and other rodents from setting up nests inside your home.

If you need squirrel removal or rodent control in your home, call Saint Louis, MO’s most dependable pest company—24-7 Animal & Pest Control. Visit their website to learn about all of their commercial and residential wildlife control services. Give them a call at (314) 236-7378 to schedule an appointment with one of their pest control experts today.