Need help with squirrels?

• The grey squirrel was brought to the UK from North America between 100 and 150 years ago. The native red squirrel was in decline at that point, and is now rare in most areas.
• As the name suggests, the grey squirrel is mainly grey in colour, but sometimes has a reddish flank or belly.

How to spot squirrel damage

• Squirrels are tree-dwelling rodents, and the damage that they cause can be compared with that of mice and rats.

• Most of the damage is found in the garden, such as plants stripped of fruit and grain. Squirrels are granivores, and grain and nuts are their primary diet.
• Some trees are stripped of bark by squirrels during the summer months; beech and sycamore are most often attacked.
• They can also enter loft spaces and cause damage to wires, timbers and insulation. They can be exceedingly noisy, especially during the mating season.

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Guarding against squirrels

• Make sure that bird feed, pet foods and other edibles are unaccesable for any rodents; these will draw them to your garden.
• Make sure that your loft is free from rodents such as squirrels by blocking entry to them. Remember when doing this that your loft does need ventilation to avoid moisture build-up in your home, so a grill may be necessary over ventilation points.

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Getting rid of squirrels

If you suspect a squirrel infestation has occurred in your property, you can contact us as we provide a domestic pest contol service.

There is a charge for squirrel treatments. The pest technician will survey the area and will make follow up visits to ensure the squirrels are eliminated.

There is a law protecting the red squirrel, which is not considered a pest.