ABOUT SQUIRRELS:

The Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sclurus Caronlinensis) is native to Canada and the United States. It has been introduced to such countries as Italy, South Africa, and England. In Europe and parts of Canada, the Eastern Grey Squirrels are endangering red squirrel populations because of diseases and food competition. Their diet consists of seeds, nuts, berries, and numerous types of fungi. In the wild they tend to live approximately four to six years, but have been known to live up to 20 in captivity.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Wild Things offers a free estimate and consultation so that the customer fully understands the problem and the solution. The removal of squirrels involves an inspection of the entire exterior of the building to locate any entry holes and possible future problem areas. A search for any young or baby squirrels is also done to allow the removal to go smoothly and humanely.  Steps are then taken to repair problem areas preventing any animal from re-entering the building. A special one way door is installed in front of the entry hole that allows the squirrels  to exit the building and stops them from getting back in. Any young or baby squirrels are moved outside to a special heated release box. This is where the mother is able to find a relocate them. A fogging machine is then used to deodorize the nesting area, neutralizing urine and fecal odours that would normally attract other animals to make entry attempts.

WORDS FROM WILD THINGS:

Squirrels are notorious for finding a gap or an edge where they can start chewing. This is the perfect reason to call in the professionals. We not only repair the areas on the home that caused the problem, we also protect other vulnerable areas to avoid future occurrences.

DAMAGE:

One of the most dangerous problems associated with squirrels living in your home is the potential for a fire. Squirrels love to chew the rubber coating on  wiring which has the potential to cause  electrical fires. Because squirrels are rodents, their teeth are constantly growing. This means that they need to chew on things to keep their teeth worn down. As a result, this can cause numerous holes in the roof, drywall, etc. Also, their constant running around in attic spaces, tends to pack down the insulation reducing the homes R-Value or insulating quality.

BENEFITS:

Squirrels unknowingly contribute to nature buy burring the seeds and nuts of plants and trees, helping them to germinate. Squirrels also become food for many other animals such as Owls, Hawks, Raccoons, and many more.

LITTLE KNOWN FACTS:

• A squirrel’s teeth can grow up to 15 cm per year
• They actually have an excellent memory for where they burry the nuts
• Females give birth up to twice a year with normally 3-6 young in the spring and a possible second  litter in the fall
• Their tails come off easily when grabbed, this is important to get away from predators
• Eastern Grey Squirrels are often black, reddish/brown and sometimes even white
• A squirrel may burry anywhere from 1000 nuts to upwards of 10,000 nuts per year