It may be hard to believe, but, as furry and cute as they may seem, squirrels can cause a world of problems for home and business owners. From household destruction to business contamination, your property in The Villages could be completely disrupted should squirrels manage to get inside. Fortunately, the wildlife removal experts at Critter Control® of Lake County are always on hand to prevent squirrels from harming your personal and professional property.
7 Types of Destruction Caused by Squirrels
Our trained and experienced technicians will humanely remove any and all nuisance squirrels and mitigate the damage they can wreak on your property, such as:
Shredding your insulation
When inside a residential property or commercial building, squirrels will quickly begin to nest and breed. Their nesting often results in the destruction of your attic insulation, which can affect the proper heating and cooling around your property.
Gnawing your electrical wiring
Like other rodents, squirrels must constantly gnaw on hard surfaces and objects to file down their incessantly growing teeth. Unfortunately, the electrical wiring that runs throughout your attic and walls is often what suffers the most damage from a squirrel infestation. Such destructive chewing results in power outages, fire hazards, and costly repairs.
Damaging your foundation
The stability of your property can be compromised by squirrels burrowing through the stones in your foundation.
Chewing your roofing materials
The wooden trusses, edges, shingles, and eaves of your roof all look like easy prey to squirrels looking to both access your residence and file their teeth.
Contaminating your interior
The walls and attic floors of properties infested by squirrels become littered with toxic urine and feces.
Spreading parasites and diseases
Squirrels can infest homes and buildings with fleas, ticks, and parasites, and they are known to spread infectious diseases such as tularemia, typhus, and ringworm.
Keeping you up at night
The noisy scratching and rustling sounds caused by squirrels in and on your attic, walls, and roof can disrupt your sleep at night.
Professional Squirrel Removal in The Villages
Do not overlook the fact that squirrels can cause significant harm to your personal health and property.
If you notice a large gathering of squirrels on your roof or hear scurrying noises overhead while inside, you likely have a squirrel infestation. With over 30 years of experience, Critter Control® of Lake County is perfectly equipped to determine the best course of action to safely, effectively, and permanently handle invasive squirrels.
