Squirrels can cause considerable damage to your home. From chewing on pipes and ducts to gnawing through your woodwork, a squirrel infestation is frustrating for a homeowner. No matter how mad the pesky rodents get you, you should never try and block up squirrel holes yourself. Instead, here are a few reasons you should call professional pest control. 

Why You Shouldn’t DIY Squirrel Removal

1. Squirrels May Be Inside 

Professional pest control experts know how to make sure squirrels are not left inside a small space or wall when they seal holes. However, if you’re not sure what you’re doing, you can end up trapping squirrels inside, where they will chew on anything they can to escape. This predicament can do severe damage to the interior of your house, lead to squirrels chewing through to your living space, or dying in the walls. An odor can take up to two weeks to develop, and finding a dead squirrel within the walls is an arduous task that costs thousands. 

2. Electrical Danger 

One item all rodents love to chew on is electrical wiring. This habit can mean that there are open or frayed wires inside your walls, which can shock and seriously hurt you. Pest control technicians understand what to look for, and wear the right safety equipment to protect themselves from a shock. Unfortunately, those live wires are also a significant fire hazard, which is why calling professionals right away is crucial.

3. Risk of Infection

Squirrels can carry fleas and ticks into your home, putting your pets at risk. Fleas and ticks carry several different human and animal diseases. When squirrels camp out in their house, that also means their droppings can build up in your insulation and air conditioning system, putting your family at risk of contracting salmonella or worse.

Since 1987, Pep Co. in Kearney, NE, has been delivering superior pest and insect control to Buffalo County. Their expert pest control technicians handle both commercial and residential infestations, from rodent control to bed bug treatments and termite inspections. When you need an exterminator, get the ones your neighbors have relied on for over twenty years. Call (308) 236-6103 or visit them online today.