HEARING SCRATCHING?
That noise in the loft might not be the wind.
Grey squirrels are excellent climbers and can exploit surprisingly small access points to get into roof spaces, lofts, and other parts of a property.
Once inside, they can cause damage, create noise, and leave behind nesting material and droppings. Th sooner the source of the activity is identified, the easier it can be to deal with.
How do you know if squirrels are in your loft?
SIGNS OF SQUIRRELS
Squirrels can cause major structural damage and fire risks by chewing through wood and electrical wiring. Early detection is key to preventing a costly infestation.
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Loud scurrying or scratching sounds coming from the ceiling, especially during dawn and dusk.
Scratching Noises
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Small, barrel shaped droppings similar to large rice grains, often found concentrated in nesting areas.
Droppings
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Visible damage to wooden beams, plastic pipes, or electrical wires near entry points.
Chew Marks
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Gathered leaves, twigs, insulation, and shredded paper used to create warm drays for young.
Nesting Material
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A distinct, ammonia-like smell caused by urine and waste accumulating in the loft space.
Unpleasant Odours
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Frequent observation of squirrels running across your roof or entering via fascia gaps.
External Activity
01
Electrical Cables
Squirrels have a constant need to gnaw and often chew through electrical wiring, creating significant fire hazards.
Squirrels can cause more damage than you might expect.
WHY SQUIRREL CONTROL MATTERS
While they may look harmless in the garden, squirrels can cause serious structural and safety issues once they gain entry into your home or commercial building.
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Structural Timber
Wooden beams and joists are frequently targeted, compromising the structural integrity of your loft space.
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Insulation Damage
Nesting squirrels shred insulation to build drays, reducing your home's thermal efficiency and creating mess.
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Noise Disturbance
Loud scurrying and scratching at dawn and dusk can cause significant distress and loss of sleep for residents.
A structured approach to squirrel control.
SQUIRREL CONTROL PROGRAMMES
£50 Pest Survey: A proper treatment starts with understanding the problem. Our £50 survey covers a thorough inspection, pest identification and treatment recommendations, and is fully deducted from your final treatment price if you choose to go ahead with us.
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Inspect
We’ll inspect the loft and relevant areas of the property, looking for signs of squirrel activity and possible access points.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Squirrel control without the guesswork.
We’ll explain what we’ve found, what we’re doing and what you can do to help prevent future squirrel activity.
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Install
Where appropriate, suitable traps will be installed in areas identified during the inspection.
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Monitor
Follow-up monitoring allows us to assess activity and determine whether further action is required.
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Prevent
We’ll provide practical advice around access points and measures that may help prevent squirrels returning.
HOW SQUIRRELS GET IN
Squirrels are surprisingly good at finding a way in.
Grey squirrels are excellent climbers and can use trees, walls, gutters and roof structures to reach buildings.
Access may be through damaged roofline features, gaps around vents, soffits, fascias, tiles or other openings.
Finding the access point is an important part of squirrel control. Simply removing an animal without considering how it got inside can leave the property vulnerable to further activity.
Appropriate treatment, carried out responsibly.
RESPONSIBLE SQUIRREL CONTROL
Squirrel control is subject to legal requirements, including restrictions around the methods that can be used in certain circumstances. Where removal is legally required, we'll follow the applicable requirements and explain the process to you.
SQUIRREL ADVICE
Helpful advice about squirrels
Some of the most common questions we get about squirrels, lofts, and professional squirrel control.
Squirrel control questions, answered.
SQUIRREL CONTROL FAQS