Preventing Squirrel Damage

Have squirrels damaged your home or garden?
Here?s some information to help prevent problems from occurring.

Trapping

·      Live traps can be purchased at hardware stores, or rented at the City?s Wood Lake Nature Center.

·      Bait the trap with nuts and place at the exact location of the problem area (garden and attic are most common places)

·      Make sure that you thoroughly check the squirrel damaged areas in your home for nests.

·      Poisoning squirrels is against the law.  If you suspect that a dead squirrel has been poisoned, keep dogs, cats and other wildlife away from the remains.

·      Dispose of the squirrel in a safe manner such as through your municipal garbage collection.

Squirrel-Proof your Home

·      Use hardware cloth to seal outside entry points into your attic or walls.

·      Trim any branches that are close to the house

·      Fix any damaged roof areas

·      Plant trees and shrubs that produce berries, or leave the spent flowers on perennials for the winter months.

·      Wild bird stores sell special feeders that are helpful in discouraging squirrels.

·      Be sure to search the Internet for other prevention tips.

Tip:  Search "Pest Control Services" if you feel that a professional inspection would be safer in assessing squirrel damage.