While it may be fun to watch squirrels jump from tree to tree in your yard or the local park, they are always unwelcome guests in the home. The furry-tailed rodents bite almost anything, including electrical wiring, drywall, and water pipes. Before you attempt to get rid of these woodland creatures who have taken up residence in your attic or other parts of your home, familiarize yourself with a few squirrel removal do’s and don’ts.

Do:

Trim tree branches.

Trim back any tree branches touching your house to protect your investment from storm-related damage and eliminate rodent pathways. Squirrels and other creatures use tree branches as bridges to your home, which makes it easier for them to infiltrate attics and crawlspaces.

Seal your home and use natural repellent methods.

Make your home inhospitable to the gray rodents by first sealing all cracks and holes with caulk. Plant garlic around the perimeter of your home, which is repulsive to squirrels.

Rely on animal control experts.

Schedule professional squirrel removal with your local animal control team rather than trying to get rid of the unwelcome guests yourself. Squirrel removal experts have the tools, equipment, experience, and protective gear to make your home a rodent-free space once again.

Don’t:

Work with poison or traps.

Avoid inhumane poisons and traps that can leave you with dead animals in your attic or yard. There are no effective poisons for these animals, while any kill traps can expose you to bacteria and diseases when you try to clean them.

Keep bird feeders close to your house.

Move any bird feeders close to your home to minimize the squirrel activity. Also, keep garbage cans closed and away from your house to make your property less attractive to rodents of all kinds.

Effective squirrel removal is among the many outstanding animal control services available from American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services. Proudly serving New Milford and the rest of Connecticut, this humane animal control company has relocated wildlife to DEEP-approved woods since 1971. Call the licensed experts today at (860) 355-1231 to schedule removal or visit the website for a complete service list. Like the team on Facebook for their latest tips.