Safe Way to Remove a Squirrel From an Attic
Although squirrels are generally harmless when outdoors, these little creatures can wreak havoc inside your attic. Besides spreading disease with their fecal matter, squirrels can destroy insulation and create fire hazards by chewing through electrical wires located in your attic. According to Squirrel-Attic.com, 66 percent of all squirrel-in-attic cases usually involve not one, but a family of squirrels. Does this Spark an idea?
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Inspect your home's roof area for any openings that potentially afford squirrels access to your attic. You may need to climb on top of your roof to locate these entry points.
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Place a live trap, baited with peanut butter, on your roof, near the suspected opening that leads to your attic. Refer to the instructions that came with your trap to properly set it.
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Check your trap daily to see if you have caught the unwelcome resident. Once you have, put on protective gloves and place a towel over the trap. Remove the trap from the rooftop carefully and set it on the ground.
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Inspect your attic area for any remaining squirrels. Cover the hole used by the squirrel to gain access to your attic.
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Take the squirrel to a wooded area far away from your home. Release the squirrel back into the wild.
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Inspect your attic for any torn up insulation, or wire or plumbing damage.
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Tips & Warnings
Call a professional if you find a family of squirrels nesting in your attic. Squirrels can be extremely protective of their young and will attack if they feel threatened.
