Squirrels
{Sciurus niger}
What exactly squirrels look like will vary by species, but, in general, squirrels have a cylindrical body covered in whitish gray to reddish brown, brown, or black fur. They are rodents and are known for their long bushy tails. Texas is home to tree squirrels. This species is well-known for its ability to jump long distances from tree to tree and in urban or suburban areas traveling along utility lines or jumping from building to building.
Are Squirrels Dangerous?
Squirrels tend to be more destructive than dangerous. Like any other rodent species, squirrels have front incisors that grow continuously throughout their lives. To prevent their teeth from overgrowing, squirrels, like other rodents, will gnaw on anything they come across, including siding, wires, pipes, cables, trees, plants, and more.
Squirrels are also problematic around bird feeders, wooden furniture, gardens, and trees.
Health risks that squirrels pose include spreading bacteria, feces, and disease-ridden fleas and tIcks.
Why Do I Have A Squirrel
Problem?
Squirrels are problematic because our yards and homes provide plenty of places to climb, nest, and forage for food. Compost piles, open trash cans, gardens, bird feeders, and even your pet's food provide squirrels with regular meals.
Squirrels are wild animals and will move onto any property that meets their basic needs. Their ability to climb and jump makes them extremely difficult to prevent without the help of a wildlife expert in Tomball and the surrounding areas.
Where will I find
Squirrels?
Tree squirrels live in their largest numbers in wooded areas, parks, and yards with many trees.
Their preferred natural nesting sites are trees, tall shrubbery, and other vegetation that allows them to spend time off the ground. Squirrels are prey animals, and their primary method of protection is to stay up off the ground.
Squirrels are good climbers and can easily climb up the outside of our homes, garages, and sheds.
As they climb, they will exploit openings in its exterior that they can use as entry and exit points. Common places we discover squirrels nesting include attics, chimneys, roof eaves, and wall voids. They also like to nest within the clutter they find in garages, sheds, and inside things like unused lawnmowers, cars, and grills.
How Do I Get Rid Of
Squirrels?
Guarding your home against squirrels is difficult.
They live all around us and won't hesitate to take advantage of our Texas properties' food and shelter. Running Wild offers the best humane wildlife services in Tomball and the surrounding areas. We are a family-owned business dedicated to our customers and offering family-friendly, customized squirrel services We will work hard for you to remove unwanted, problematic squirrels from your property in the most humane manner possible. Call today for more information about our home wildlife services. Our services include thorough inspections, humane trapping services, and the safe relocation of problematic squirrels and other wildlife. Trust us to remove squirrels from your Tomball, TX and the surrounding areas property through our customized wildlife services!
How Can I Prevent Squirrels In The Future?
Stop squirrels from turning your home or yard into their personal playground using the following prevention tips. Keep trees and shrubs cut back from your home's exterior and roofline.
Remove bird feeders from your yard; they are something squirrels can't resist. Maintain gardens by regularly harvesting fruits and vegetables.
Block entry points by keeping caps on chimneys, screens over vents, and repairing or replacing torn screens. Repair roof damage (paying particular attention to roof intersections) and damage to your home's siding and other exterior surfaces. To stop sharing your property with squirrels, reach out to us at Running Wild and learn about our tree squirrel services!