How To Get Rid Of Squirrels in Your Attic
- July 10, 2009
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Are resident squirrels doing a number upstairs? Here are several ways to remove them without damaging your home.
You Will Need
- Trapping cages
- Caulk, steel, and wire mesh
- Mothballs or fox urine
Step 1: Set trapping cages
Set trapping cages in your attic. Place them near openings or suspected squirrel entry points.
Release trapped squirrels in wooded areas a significant distance away from your house.
Step 2: Seal attic openings
Locate any openings through which squirrels are accessing your attic. Seal with caulk, steel, and wire mesh.
Squirrels can chew through wood, so avoid using wood to seal openings.
Step 3: Recheck the attic
Check the attic for nests and baby squirrels.
Step 4: Use mothballs or fox urine
Try mothballs or fox urine in affected areas. Fox urine, which can be purchased at hunting stores, makes squirrels wary of predators.
Step 5: Don't use poison
Avoid using poison to kill squirrels in the attic. A poison treatment presents a secondary danger to pets – and humans – in the house.
Step 6: Keep your house tight
Be sure to maintain a tight seal and cover any new openings that crop up. You’ll soon be enjoying quiet nights once again.
There are more than 365 species of squirrel.
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