How to seal house from squirrels

What’s the Best Way to Seal Squirrels Out?

We recently (1 year ago) renewed the exterior of my house with new siding. Now squirrels are trying to make a hole, breaking the siding and Tyvek insulation. This is a spot that squirrels have been attracted to before. They have not made the hole yet, but I need to act quickly and fix the damage before winter comes. Should I place a metal sheet over the area? a mesh with barbwire? spray repellent over the siding? all of the above? – Lucio

Squirrel exclusion methods are only as effective as the squirrel is determined. Some methods work better than others. Repellents have little effectiveness against squirrels that are determined to get into your attic. Squirrels can also chew right through caulks and most other materials (see Squirrel Damage!). Sheet metal is impenetrable to squirrels but installing it properly will be the tricky part. If you leave any kind of a gap or edge around the metal that squirrels can get their teeth into, they will just make their hole around the perimeter of the metal patch instead.

Let the Pros Do This Job for You

And, unfortunately, if that squirrel really wants to get into your attic, it will find more than one way to do so. You may just seal up one area to find the squirrel chewing in another location. When our trained team does a squirrel exclusion job, they inspect your entire house top to bottom to find those vulnerable places. Then they use various sealing and reinforcing methods that are appropriate for the spot (see Squirrel-proofing Your Home). And all of our exclusion work is guaranteed. If we do the work, you’ll never have to do this again.

If the squirrel has already gnawed its hole and gotten into the attic, you need to make sure that it (and any babies) are out of the attic before you seal it up. At Colonial, we use one-way valves that let squirrels out but don’t let them back in. Once all squirrels are out, we seal up the final holes and finish the job.

You should also consider having that squirrel trapped and removed from your property. If you’re dealing with only one very savvy squirrel, that could solve your problem. Call our nuisance wildlife specialists.

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Out of the blue, it is one of the cutest sights to watch a squirrel’s sprinting in your garden, eating nuts, and jumping around from one corner to another. What damage could an adorable, innocent squirrel do in your attic? Well, these notorious creatures can cause tremendous havoc if found in your attics. They mostly live in attics of your homes because it offers them a cozy, comfy shelter, where they can gnaw on boards and electrical wires. And the more serious trouble arises from nesting adult females. They regularly build their nests near openings, such as an unscreened vent or loose or decomposed trim boards. Did you know squirrels have been identified to gang up and attack much larger animals? Yes, you heard that right! Squirrels in Russia killed a huge Rottweiler that continuously barked at them and carried off pieces of its flesh. Also, they can tear up insulation, leave feces and urine everywhere, chew through sheetrock, and damage cables and wiring. But, now you need not fret as Accurate Pest Control is at your rescue! Our experts offer you steadfast wildlife animal control in San Antonio that take necessary steps in identifying the main causes and thereby providing compulsory measures to prevent squirrels from entering your home.

Outlined below are ways to seal off your attic so squirrels can’t access it!

Seal Access Points

Once you know precisely where all entry points are, you can seal them correctly. Spongy, rotted wood is easier for a squirrel to chew through and make a mess. Be sure to fix any broken or loose eaves and siding. Look closely at utility lines and cables running into your home and seal around them to protect against entry.

Inspect Nearby Trees

Inspect your home for any nearby trees or branches that hang over your roof. Opt to either remove trees or have limbs trimmed way back. Trees and limbs situated close to your roof give access to squirrels in your attic.

Look for Openings

You should cautiously inspect the outside of your home for any holes or other entry points. If you know there is a squirrel living your attic, watch carefully throughout the day to see where it comes in and out. Make a note of the entry point so you know what to do to prevent further entry.

Inspect the Interior

Look into the attic and inspect for signs of light coming in. Anywhere you see sunlight coming in is a place where a squirrel can gain access to your attic. You will have to seal up those entry points immediately and not wait for them to multiply.

Important instruction

If you think there is a squirrel already in your attic, do not seal. You are likely to trap a squirrel inside or you may trap a mother squirrel outside with her young ones still in the attic. Instead, call Wildlife animal control San Antonio professionals to help you secure your attic and apt removal of squirrels before you seal it.

If you are worried about squirrels entering your home and looking for quick assistance to seal off your attic then call Accurate Pest Control NOW!