While squirrels in the Greater Boston area are often seen in parks or natural areas, they will also infest Somerville homes or businesses in search of food, water and shelter. Squirrel infestations can quickly damage critical parts of your home’s infrastructure including the walls, flooring, insulation and electrical systems. Squirrels are also disease carriers that can spread illness through both direct and indirect contact. To prevent the spread of damage and disease in your Somerville property, rely on the squirrel removal experts at Critter Control® of Boston.
Signs of Invasive Squirrels on Your Somerville Property
Telltale signs that unwelcome squirrels are on your Somerville property, include:
- Squirrel Activity: If you’re noticing more squirrels than usual lingering outside your home or business, that may be an indicator that their nest is nearby or inside your property.
- Noises: Squirrels will make scampering and scratching sounds as they move about during dawn and dusk, when they’re most active. Listen for these noises coming from your walls and attic.
- Gnaw Marks: Squirrels will gnaw on just about any material to dull their teeth. This includes cardboard, wooden furniture, wires, piping and food packaging.
- Droppings: Squirrel droppings are small, brown pellets that are usually found in attics, garages, kitchens or anywhere food is stored.
- Smell: Once squirrel droppings accumulate, they’ll give off an unpleasant, ammonia-like smell. If your pets are sniffing around a particular area of your property, they may have found a squirrel nest or entry point.
Safe and Effective Squirrel Removal in Somerville
While you should act to get rid of squirrels as soon as they are noticed on your property, DIY squirrel removal methods are often costly, dangerous and inefficient. Instead, you’ll want the licensed and trained professionals at Critter Control® of Boston on the job. Our four-step removal process includes:
- Inspection: We’ll conduct a thorough inspection of your Plum home or business to determine the size and extent of the problem.
- Removal: Using eco-friendly and low-impact treatments, we’ll remove the nuisance squirrels from your property.
- Restoration: Any areas damaged or contaminated by the squirrel infestation are decontaminated, repaired and restored.
- Prevention: We’ll install exclusionary methods and seal entry points to prevent re-entry.
If you’re dealing with invasive squirrels or other nuisance wildlife on your Somerville property, rely on the wildlife removal experts at Critter Control® of Boston for safe and effective services. To schedule your inspection and receive a free squirrel removal estimate, call us at 617-975-0440.