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Are squirrels bad for your home?<\/h2>\n
Squirrels have many annoying habits that sometimes make it difficult to keep them away from your house. Since they don\u2019t hibernate during the winter, squirrels tend to settle inside hollow trees or often in well-insulated attics<\/a> and sheds since these places are isolated, can protect them from the cold and are ideal for storing food.<\/p>\n The problem is that squirrels love destroying things. For example, they are known to attack bird feeders in search of seeds and raid gardens to dig up plant bulbs and snack on buds and tomatoes.<\/p>\n In addition, they find joy in rummaging through your trash, leaving behind an unprecedented mess for you to clean up. Be careful with them as squirrels can carry many parasites. We therefore recommend that you avoid petting or going too close to them.<\/p>\n Lastly, being rodents, squirrels can chew through electrical wires, which greatly increases the risk of a fire breaking out from a short circuit.<\/p>\n Not sure what to do to get squirrels to leave your house? We\u2019ve got 9 easy tricks for you to use to get those pesky squirrels far, far away!<\/p>\n Given their agility, these urban rodents enjoy climbing trees. Therefore, the first precaution to take to keep squirrels out of your home is to trim down all the tree branches located within 3 meters of your house.<\/p>\n Trimming tree branches avoids giving black and grey squirrels a direct path to your attic or rooftop.<\/p>\n Another way to avoid attracting squirrels to your house is to caulk every opening that they could use to enter. Since squirrels can gnaw through the majority of materials, the most effective solution is to block all entrances using wire mesh screens<\/a> with a mesh size of less than a centimetre.<\/p>\n However, make sure that there aren\u2019t any squirrels already in your house before proceeding to block these openings! Be careful when blocking the entrances as it\u2019s more difficult than it seems. The only way to ensure that this process will work effectively is to hire a professional to carry out the sealing and caulking<\/a> for you.<\/p>\n Eliminating food sources is a great way to keep squirrels at bay.<\/p>\n These small rodents have a very good sense of smell and are only out to get one thing: food. Close garbage can lids and don’t leave them lying around outside. Keep outdoor dining tables clean and don’t leave anything edible in your yard.<\/p>\n Like many animals, squirrels hate loud noises and flee as soon as they hear them.<\/p>\n Ultrasonic repellents are a particularly worthwhile investment. They are effective against many pests and will prevent squirrels entering your house, while also repelling mice and rats.<\/p>\n Water repellents are also a great way to keep squirrels away. Once installed in your garden, these deterrents detect movement and blast water jets in all directions if something passes nearby. Squirrels absolutely hate being caught off guard!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n9 tips to prevent squirrels from settling in your home<\/h3>\n
1. Trim tree branches that lead to your house<\/h3>\n
2. Seal your home\u2019s openings<\/h3>\n
3. Get rid of food sources<\/h3>\n
4. Get ultrasonic and water repellents<\/h3>\n