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The Ultimate Guide : How to Get Rid of Squirrels in Your Attic or Home<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Attics are great hiding places for many household pests like squirrels, rats, mice, bats, etc, and unfortunately, when animals move into your attic, your attic suffers extensive damage. The damages can range from a torn-up book to destroyed electrical wires, all the way up to broken furniture and such. And, one of the most common culprits are the squirrels in the attic, they can get inside your home with relative ease because they are mobile, agile, small, and can jump from one place to another quite easily. So, how does one get rid of squirrels in your home? First, you must learn how to prevent them from getting in and deal with the problem at hand before taking on much more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To avoid major headaches which arise from unwanted pests taking refuge in your house, you must regularly check for symptoms, or indication that shows they have been around. Symptoms are droppings, destroyed property, unwanted noises, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And what\u2019s one of the most common (and serious) pests found in attics across the United States?<\/p>\n

The infamous Squirrel<\/a><\/p>\n

The old ‘squirrel in attic’ distress call is an extremely common situation pest control companies have to deal with, so learn the best way to manage your squirrel problems before they get out of hand…<\/p>\n

The Facts: All About Squirrels<\/h2>\n

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Squirrels belong to family Sciuridae (Latin for small or medium-size rodents), and this family has roughly 265 species spread throughout the world. They are extremely intelligent creatures, which makes it a tough job to easily remove (and keep them out) of your attic once they have made it their home.<\/p>\n

They may look cute and entertaining but don\u2019t be fooled by the dangers they can bring to your house, and even worse, your family. More often than not, squirrels will take up residence in your house\u2019s attic and if not discovered quickly, you\u2019ll have a hard time dealing with the problem. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Your main concern: squirrels are EXPERT chewers<\/p>\n

The following article will give you more important insights into squirrels in your attic, how and why they love to reside in your attic as well as the hazards they may pose. If your attic has been taken over by these pests, then you\u2019ll need to know what to do to eradicate them, and more importantly, you will learn need to learn techniques on how to keep them out for good!<\/span><\/p>\n

Do it once, and do it right; <\/span>Learning the best ways to get them out of your attic, and keep them out of your attic, will solve your squirrel problems once and for all, and save you money in the long run.<\/p>\n

Why Do Squirrels Love to Stay in Attics?<\/h2>\n

Squirrels in the attic, just like other pests, seek the best place where they can live and thrive. They need a place where they can easily find food, give birth, stay warm, and stay out of a human\u2019s path. Unfortunately, when they decide on your home to be an ideal place for to live, they can cause damage to your property in a few different ways.<\/p>\n

Apart from your bird feeder (if you have one) your attic is mostly commonly the number 1 choice for squirrels, and therefore, it\u2019s also the most at risk of being destroyed.<\/p>\n

Why do they love the attic?<\/p>\n

Attics are warm, dry, and mostly uninhabited. They are ideal places where a group of squirrels can settle down and build a nest, get and store food, and be protected from other enemies outside.<\/p>\n

When Are Squirrels Most Active?<\/h2>\n

Squirrels are most active in late winter, during their mating season, in the morning and evening. They can also be seen doing amazing acrobatic actions during this time while the male will actively chase the female squirrels.<\/p>\n

When they are in your attic, they will mostly be active during the day so expect noise during the sunlight hours.<\/p>\n

Dangers of Having Squirrels In Your Attic & Home<\/h2>\n

Squirrels are total nuisance when it comes to the damage they cause to your home.<\/p>\n

Some examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n