If you see small, foul-smelling poop pellets with rounded ends, you could have squirrels.
It’s likely not rats sincerat poophas pointed ends.
Loud noise, bright lights, and certain scents will scare them away.
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Read on for many effective methods to humanely get squirrels out of the attic and prevent them from returning.
The best method forshooing squirrels awayis to create a whirlwind of activity in and around your attic.
Squirrels dislike it when their space is inhabited or too loud.
Children have mistaken them for candy, which can have harmful consequences if ingested.
Thus, squirrels can build a nest and have their babies in peace.
Install Exclusion Devices or One-Way Doors
Install exclusion devices or one-way doors placed at known entry points.
Only use this method from November to February when squirrels are not breeding.
During breeding times, you might permanently separate a mother squirrel from her litter.
Use Live-Capture Traps
Remove and release squirrels using trapping cages in the attic.
Traps allow you to gauge the number of squirrels you removed.
She will eventually bring the babies out, or they will come out independently in four months.
Use several repellents simultaneously to make your attic unpleasant to squirrels.
Commercial squirrel repellants are typically formulated with predator urine that scares away squirrels.
Block Squirrels With Physical Barriers
How Do Squirrels Get Into Attics?
Call a professional to remove and relocate the squirrels.
Squirrels need to be compelled to leave an attic.
A nesting mother will hunker down with babies, but others leave at the first sign of compromised safety.
Once the babies are old enough, a nesting mother will leave an uninviting space.
Once the family goes, plug up all entry points immediately.
Squirrels hate strong odors.
Use a commercial repellent or try natural items, such as pepper, garlic, or apple cider vinegar.
Squirrels can ruin your stored items by taking pieces of cloth, fabric, or paper to make nests.
They are also voracious chewers, constantly needing to chew to sharpen their teeth.
Exposed wires are one of their favorite chewing items, which can pose a fire hazard.
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