During the winter, many homeowners require rodent removal to keep out pests that want to stay warm. While mice and rats are common culprits, squirrels can also sneak in easily and cause significant damage if they're not removed quickly. Below, learn more about how squirrels can affect your home and ways to prevent them from getting inside.

What Damage Can Squirrels Cause?

Squirrels love to run, scratch, and even chew on wood beams in the attic and walls. These rodents also often make their nests in insulation, using balls of newspaper and other soft scraps to house their newborn babies.

If you have squirrels in your home, you may notice holes or scratches in the air vents and teeth marks on plaster walls. You might also spot squirrel waste around the attic, in the garage, or even in the gutters. Finally, call for professional rodent removal if there are holes in the shingles, wood chips inside the attic, or electrical wires that are chewed through.

How Can You Prevent a Repeat Infestation?

If you're concerned about a squirrel in your home, call for professional rodent removal right away. These animals can have several babies per year, making a small problem more significant if they decide to nest. Professionals will inspect your home to find where the small mammals are entering and will create traps that'll let the rodents out but prevent re-entry.

Once they know all the squirrels are gone, the rodent removal experts will seal up the entry points, so there's no way to get back into the house. They also will reinforce the areas with steel wire or mesh that the squirrels can't chew through. At this point, they'll don masks and gloves to remove droppings, nests, or other signs of squirrels.

To keep squirrels from accessing your roof, trim back any overhanging tree branches, and stop feeding birds close to your home.

If you need rodent removal to address the squirrels in your home, schedule an appointment with Acme Pest Control Co in Concord, NC. These experienced pest professionals offer over 70 years of experience addressing ants, bed bugs, termites, and wildlife problems throughout Cabarrus County. Call (704) 786-4166 to schedule rodent removal, or visit their website for more information on their services.