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In the UK, there are two species of squirrels: grey squirrels and red squirrels. Red squirrels are the native species and are protected under the UK Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981).

Grey squirrels, on the other hand, are originally from North America and were introduced into the UK in the 1870s to populate the grounds of stately homes.

Unfortunately, these invasive pests quickly decimated the population of the native red squirrels and became a nuisance.

When looking for shelter, grey squirrels can break into homes through small gaps. Once inside, they’ll make their home in your loft space and can cause serious damage. Not only can they chew your beams, walls and furniture, but also electrical wires, which can cause a fire hazard in some cases.

Squirrels can also spread diseases to humans, including Borrelia bacteria, which can cause Lyme Disease, as well as Tularemia, Salmonella, Typhus and Ringworm.

As such, if you suspect you have squirrels nesting in your home, it’s important that you seek professional help. PestEvo offers grey squirrel control services to homes and businesses throughout Blackburn, safely and humanely removing squirrels from your home.

Our team can also remove other rodent pests, such as rats and mice, and seal up any entry points to stop them from coming back. To book your squirrel pest control treatment, call 01254492768.

Reliable Squirrel Pest Control Throughout Blackburn

Signs Of Grey Squirrel Activity

Squirrels are relatively large rodents that are diurnal, meaning they are active at the same times each day, usually between sunrise and sunset. While they’re easy to see when outside, if they get into your loft, they can be elusive. Signs of squirrel activity include:

  • Scratching Sounds: Squirrels often run around, which can make a lot of noise. You may also hear thumping or gnawing noises.
  • Bad Smells: If squirrels are in your roof space and are urinating on your loft insulation, then you’ll soon smell it. Squirrels often use loft insulation, as well as bits of fabric and leaves, for nesting materials, and you’ll quickly be able to smell the stench of urine and faeces. If there are dead squirrels in your home, you may also smell them as they decompose.
  • Squirrel Droppings: Squirrel droppings are large, barrel-shaped lumps that are dark brown or black in colour. They are often found in garages or attics or near entry points such as doorways, windows or holes in your property’s facade.
  • Spilt Seeds: If you have bird feeders in your garden, a common sign that squirrels are in the area is that the seeds have been removed and are littered on the floor. You might also see a trail of food entering your home.

If you see any of these signs of a squirrel infestation, it’s important that you act quickly. If you haven’t seen the pests, then it is possible that you either have squirrels or possibly rats on your property. Contact us, and our experts will identify the species of pest you’re dealing with and get rid of them quickly.

Effective Squirrel Control From PestEvo

Squirrels are often considered cute woodland critters, but when they make their way into homes and business premises, they can soon become a nuisance.

Like other rodents, such as rats and mice, squirrels have sharp teeth that grow almost constantly, so they need something to gnaw on. If they enter your home or outdoor building, this could end up being hard wood features such as beams and joists.

They also like to use insulation materials to build their nests, which can damage them, causing expensive damage that is hard to put right. Also, squirrels can cause a disturbance as they run around in your attic.

Thankfully, PestEvo specialises in grey squirrel removal from homes and business properties across Blackburn. We use humane pest control techniques to trap and remove squirrels from your home.

Once the squirrels are removed, we can carry out pest proofing to ensure the infestation can’t return to your property. We can also suggest additional solutions that could help you reduce the chances of a future squirrel problem, such as cutting back tree branches and making sure potential entry points are sufficiently blocked.

If you’re ready to remove squirrels from your property for good, then call 01254492768 to book a squirrel pest control visit from PestEvo.

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