Keeping Squirels Out Of Your Attic

That unmistakable odor of urine that is imbedded in your attic marks their territory.

Keeping squirels out of your attic.

Squirrels can be adorable but they can also be major pests wreaking havoc in gardens and chewing on practically everything in sight. In large attics one end is will become nesting area and the opposite end the latrine. To get rid of squirrels in the attic try soaking a rag in ammonia and placing it in your attic which may force the squirrels to leave because of the strong smell. To keep squirrels from getting under your house or in the garden use 1 by 1 inch mesh wire or chicken wire to deter squirrels from finding their way under your deck and into your garden.

Squirrels are territorial and the squirrel you ve trapped and released that now cannot get back into the securely sealed attic will keep other squirrels out of your yard. Insects arachnids wildlife and reptiles belong outside in nature unless kept as pets so start by sealing up entry points around your home. For keeping chipmunks out of your garden and house make sure you bury the fence at least a foot underground to keep them from being able to dig under it. If you want to keep the.

Once squirrels take up residence in your attic they stake it off as their territory. Finally it s vital that you take preventative measures to keep not only squirrels but also pests in general out of your home. Squirrels are very territorial.