Squirrel Removal

Types of Squirrels That Can Be Found in your Property

We have five different types of squirrels in Toronto. Red Squirrel, Eastern Grey, Eastern Fox, Southern flying squirrel, and Northern flying squirrel. Most squirrels only reproduce once a year; however, some do it twice, giving birth to litters of three to four babies. Squirrels may be fairly violent and have been reported to defend themselves when cornered.

Signs That Your Property Has Got Squirrels

The sounds of climbing, jumping, or scratching in the walls or attic may indicate a rat, mouse, or squirrel infestation. It might not be possible to identify the type of rodent you may be dealing with just by hearing these sounds.

Droppings are the second thing to search for. Although they can obviously be distinguished from mouse or rat excrement, squirrel droppings are sometimes mistaken for bat guano. It’s crucial to keep in mind that each time you handle wildlife waste, you run the risk of getting salmonella if you don’t wash your hands properly. It is advisable to let the experts handle this. Looking for access sites is another approach to determining if you have a squirrel infestation.

How Dangerous Are Squirrels for Human?

Like other rodents, squirrels will gnaw on anything to maintain the length of their constantly growing teeth. As they eat away at PVC plumbing lines, insulation, roof shingles, or even electrical wires, the results could be disastrous.

Of course, the harm is cumulative, and the destruction can be fairly severe based on how long the squirrels have been living in your house. So, naturally, all of the locations where the squirrels build their nests will need to be decontaminated and repaired if damaged.

Power outages are just the beginning. Also, fire risks can be very high, with rodents nibbling at electrical wires thought to be the source of 50% of all housefires that start for unknown reasons.

Additionally, the presence of squirrel excrement in a residence poses major health problems due to the possibility of Leptospirosis and Salmonella contamination. If a squirrel perishes within your house, the smell that results from its decomposition can give you nausea and headaches.

Squirrels are skilled at fitting into tight areas. Because of their curiosity, when they decide on a nesting location, they invade a structure with what appears to be unwavering devotion. In order to prevent re-inhabitation, it is crucial to identify every point of entrance, shut it, and reinforce it. This is why professional animal control is crucial.