Just as Florida’s intense heat can make you want to retreat indoors, the same can be said for the natural 
wildlife that resides around your Eustis property. Wild animals such as squirrels seek out warm, dry, and dark areas to nest in, making your walls and attic the perfect place to escape the outdoor elements. While squirrels aren’t usually a cause of concern, these critters can be more destructive than you think. They will chew through wires and structural material and soil and shred attic insulation to make nests — which can lead to costly repairs. Here are some ways to detect and eliminate their presence from your Lake County home or business.
How Do Squirrels Access My Property?
Squirrels are notorious chewers, meaning there doesn’t need to be major damage on your roof for them to make their way into your home. These critters will chew through wood, shingles, and roof edges to access your attic. General maintenance on your roof can help keep wildlife out of your home. Damages that make a squirrel invasion possible include:
Uncapped chimneys
Damaged chimney flues
Broken or loose vents
Gaps in soffit intersections
Decaying roof edges
5 Signs of a Squirrel Infestation
Once squirrels become more comfortable in your home or business, the more damage they will start to cause. Between their constant climbing, nesting, and incessant chewing to wear down their teeth, there are several telltale signs that squirrels are occupying your property. Common indicators are:
Scurrying noises throughout your walls and attic
Chewed wires, insulation, wood structures, and shingles
Tiny black droppings scattered around your home and attic
A strong ammonia-like odor and urine stains on your walls
Gathered leaves, sticks, and insulation for nesting
If you believe there could be squirrels in your home, call professional removal experts to properly and safely remove the critters. Squirrel feces, urine, and saliva can transmit diseases onto you and the residents of your home, especially if you attempt do-it-yourself removal and clean up methods.
Professional Squirrel Removal in Eustis FL
Finding critters in your Eustis home or workplace and having to deal with the damages is unexpected, unwanted, and unnecessary stress. To alleviate that stress, leave the removal process up to Critter Control® of Lake County. Our trained removal experts will inspect your property, safely and efficiently remove the critters, repair any damages sustained during the invasion, and seal entry points to ensure that the squirrels will not return.
