Georgia squirrel removal
& squirrel control.
Squirrel removal is the Number one service we offer. Top
Notch Animal Control is the premiere squirrel removal
service company in the Atlanta Area. There are two species
of squirrels in the greater Atlanta area that cause
homeowners to contact a Top Notch Animal Control. they are
the Eastern gray
squirrel and the
Southern flying
squirrel,
How, when and why squirrel removal may be needed.
Gray squirrels normally become a nuisance for greater
Atlanta homeowners by taking up residence in the attic. They
gain access to attics in several ways, usually by chewing
into the attic at the construction gap.
Gray squirrels will live in your attic year round but are
especially active fall through spring when babies are being
raised. Your attic is an excellent place to raise young, it
protects the baby gray squirrels from predators and the
elements.
Damage they cause.
Squirrels are members of the rodent family. Like all
rodents, to keep their teeth sharp they must chew. Squirrels
will damage soffits and fascia boards by chewing and
allowing water to enter into your home. Worst of all, they
will chew electrical wires. A squirrel will chew wire
insulation until only bare copper is left which if gone
unnoticed, can be a potential fire hazard.
It is not uncommon for squirrels to damage attic
insulation by running on or using it as a toilet or nesting
material. Some squirrels may also damage duct work found in
the attic. Attics should be checked for damage to the
insulation and HVAC system. These systems should be cleaned
and replaced to prevent wasted money and natural resources
heating and cooling the attic.
To get rid of gray squirrels from ones attic squirrel
trapping must be the first step in the squirrel removal
program. A squirrel must be trapped and relocated at least
10 miles from the home. Once all the squirrels are removed
from the structure, all entry points and potential entry
points must be sealed to prevent new squirrels from moving
in. Leaving any point of
entry and the odors that a squirrel leaves behind is an
invitation for another squirrel to move in once the previous
squirrel is removed. |
