Squirrels may look cute, but these are feisty animals that will not hesitate to attack when they feel threatened. If you enjoy feeding or watching the squirrels in your neighbourhood, remember to keep a safe distance. Squirrels have powerful bites, and they have the potential to carry dangerous diseases. If you suspect that there are some squirrels living in your home, call Squirrel Control and a technician will be there soon for a thorough inspection and solution that works for you.
Squirrels are naturally competitive, territorial mammals. Males compete for female attention, and the females raise their young by themselves. In the fall, both sexes compete for territories in which they can build nests. Food is scarce in the wintertime and must therefore be hidden away from other competing squirrels. This way of life results in aggressive behaviour. No squirrel can afford to have its food stolen or its babies taken away from them. If you get too close to a squirrel, it may consider you a threat and attack you in self-defence. These are wild animals that are determined to survive.
Keeping a safe distance from squirrels is a good idea because they can do some serious harm. Squirrels have very sharp teeth that are strong enough to chew through wood, plastic, and even soft metals. A single bite may require stitches. Their claws are also dirty enough to give you sepsis. Squirrels are known carriers of diseases like Leptospirosis, Tularemia, Salmonellosis, and Plague, which they spread in their feces and saliva. They can also have parasites such as ticks and fleas, which have the potential to spread other things like Lyme disease and Encephalitis. If you have been attacked by a squirrel, you should immediately seek medical attention.
Squirrels will not only attack you but cause a significant amount of trouble if they get inside your house. Squirrels commonly invade people’s attics in search of a place to nest. To get inside, they will chew and claw their way through roof vents, plumbing vents, chimneys, and gaps along the edges of the roof. Once inside, squirrels will usually nest in the insulation, crushing it and contaminating it with feces. The damage that squirrels do to the roof exposes the attic to the elements and increases energy costs. Squirrels have also been known to chew on electrical wires and attract other pests to the home, like raccoons.
If there is a squirrel on your property and you want it gone, call a professional pest remover. Getting too close to the animal yourself could result in injury. Pest removal technicians understand squirrel behaviour and can remove them from your property safely, without anyone getting hurt. The experts at Squirrel Control deal with squirrels all the time and can also pest-proof your home to prevent an invasion from happening again. We will find every potential entry point and seal it shut so no more pests get in. Call Squirrel Control (647-496-0815) for guaranteed squirrel removal and pest-proofing services throughout the GTA.