How To Get rid of Flying Squirrels
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How To Get Rid of Flying Squirrels
Flying squirrels are about twelve inches long and appear similar to gray squirrels. This species is
usually found in areas that are wooded, for instance, your attics or sheds. This animal like
rodents can cause a great deal of trouble especially since some of them live in communities of
about ten to fifteen other adult squirrels. These animals usually build natal nests for their younger
ones.
Why you need get rid of flying squirrels?
These can cause an appreciable amount of damage to the property. At home, they will chew and
bite the wires, gnaw the wooden furniture and attic at home, dig holes in your gardens and lawns
and turn the face of the house upside down. That’s not about it, these squirrels are the identified
causes of certain respiratory diseases and others such as rabies, typhus etc.
The dirt that they spear all over the house too are a menace. Cleaning up their droppings and
having them picked up from all over the property is no consolation too. To avoid further
destruction, it is important that you identify the problem and quickly find an apt solution.
Flying squirrel Removal- a step by step guide:
Putting an end to this menace is not hard but what is
important is an instant and early identification of the
problem.
For a quick identification, you must know that the size of this
species is smaller than Eastern gray squirrel. In case you are not
able to get access to the attic itself, you will be also to spot
them by just looking carefully and examining the state of the roof.
For example, an unusual hole probably is one of the entry or exit points
for the flying squirrels.
The second step in Flying Squirrel Removal is to deal with the problem. The easiest way out is
to ring up the professionals and have them deal with the squirrels. However, in the meantime till
the professionals are able to take care of the problem, you must put in a hand to avoid any further
losses.
What is your part of the job?
This may include removal of any food sources of the squirrels from the attic for example nuts,
fruits, grains must be picked up and placed somewhere else where the squirrel will have no
access to them. You can also make use of gutter guards to prevent their entry into the infected
areas, repair any cracks in the boards, get rid of any tree branches over the roof and all the trees
around the house should be trimmed too. It is important to note that the only way to catch this
animal is to catch it alive. There is no product available in the market that will serve as bait to the
squirrel and eventually kill them.
There is multiple numbers of live traps that are easily accessible in the market that will help you
catch the squirrel.
Finally, get the infected area sealed well with the help of a professional in order to avoid re-
infection.
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