Ohio is home to several different types of squirrels including the red squirrel, the fox squirrel and grey and flying squirrels. Each of these fuzzy little creatures is unique, interesting and adorable, at least until they take over a home. Once inside a residence, the damage a single animal this small can do is startling. Every homeowner should know how to discourage squirrels from their yard and what resources are available for Squirrel removal in Reynoldsburg.
All breeds of squirrel are slightly different, but each presents the same type of risk. They all need food and shelter and like any creature, will look for the easiest sources of both first. Since squirrels do not hibernate, they are a year-round risk for home invasion.
Squirrels prefer to make their shelters in trees in order to protect themselves from predators. The trees provide nesting materials in the form of leaves and potentially a food source like insects, acorns and other nuts. Unfortunately, as humans develop property, building houses and removing trees, their habitat shrinks and they look for the next easy option.
Bird feeders and gardens provide the food squirrels need. In order to remain near their food source, the house where these feeders are located become an easy choice. As capable climbers, squirrels are able to gain access to attics and ceilings through small openings in the home, no matter how far from the ground these openings may be.
Squirrel removal in Reynoldsburg can be a frustrating process for homeowners. There can be numbers of the rodents in one place if a litter has been born, with only a parent ever exiting the property for food. They often build their shelters inside walls and ceilings that can make them difficult to reach. Many desperate homeowners resort to poison, a dangerous choice. There is always a risk of domestic pets consuming the poison themselves or, if the squirrel does ingest the product, it can die somewhere in the home leaving a very unpleasant odor.
The Wildlife Control Company is a Squirrel removal in Reynoldsburg that can eliminate the problem quickly, safely and without any mess. They can assist with creating a plan for future squirrel prevention and help homeowners to find and damage from the previous pests. Browse their profile here.
