Most people who haven’t experienced the destructive nature of squirrels think they are cute and enjoyable. However, this may be before they know the kind of damage that squirrels can cause around their homes. If you have a problem with squirrel around your home, you are advised to call a wildlife control expert to give guidelines on how to avoid them. Listed below are some of the damages that the squirrel cause and the best solutions for them.
Damage Structures
If there are no prevention measures taken, squirrels can easily find their way into a house or structure. They chew their way in through the roof, chimneys and vents. They then settle in and build their nests. Next they will be chewing electrical wires and leaving them naked, which is a great risk and can lead to fire. The best way to prevent them from entering your house would be covering your vents, chimneys or any other opening with mesh wire. You are also advised to cut short the bushes in the compound. This is because this acts as their hiding place.
Cause Power Blackouts
Squirrels are very flexible, and they jump from one power line to another. This habit can short circuit the transformers causing a blackout. To prevent this, the power service provider will be requested to place PVC pipes over the electrical cables. This is because they will rotate and even be slippery to the squirrels, and they will fall off. This will be in collaboration with the state agencies as they are part of wildlife causing harm to mankind on a large scale.
Damage Plants
Squirrels have a habit of digging to search for nuts, eating fruits in your garden and eating grains. This act may cause great damage to your plantation. One of the most common methods used to curb this problem is fencing your vegetable garden with wire mesh. When the garden may be large, professional assistance is needed.
If you still have an issue with the pest squirrels, seek advice from Triple AAA American Exterminators. You can also visit us and get help from a Wildlife Control expert on the control of squirrels. This is because they are part of the wildlife, which are protected by the law.
