Squirrel Removal, Squirrels in Attic Charlotte
Quite often home owners from Charlotte And surrounding areas discover they have squirrels and other wildlife in their home, and after our inspection we discover that these animals have lived in their home for quite some time. Once inside your home or business, they will shred insulation and Chew on most anything including electrical wiring, causing significant damage to property and a hazard to people.
You hear strange noises in your home
The two most common sounds you’ll hear are either a bunch of scampering and jumping sounds in your attic, or the sound of persistent scratching if one of them have become stuck in your wall cavities or down your chimney. The majority of our squirrel calls come from home owners who hear scratching but for the most part if they aren’t stuck anywhere they can go undetected for a long time.
Damaged entry points
Most people don’t know that squirrels, can chew through almost any material on your home.
Mice will sneak in through small holes, raccoons will create larger holes, but squirrels can get through areas which at first glance don’t even seem to be there until an actual inspection is done.
You’ll see damage around the fascia boards, shingle damage, damage to Soffits and Gable Vents.
You see interior damage
The most common squirrel infestation is in your attic. Squirrels will tear up the insulation, shredding it to pieces and making it less effective. Damaged duct work is also a likely outcome.
With time, your attic will begin to emanate the foul odor of squirrel urine.The greatest danger, is the fire hazard they create. Squirrels will gnaw on anything and everything.
The longer a family of squirrels is living in your attic, the higher the chance they’ll cause substantial damage and the need for an attic cleanup and repair will need to be done.
The Squirrel dies in your attic or wall
Sadly sometimes squirrels fall into gaps behind the walls and in the attic. If they’re not heard scratching for a way out, they eventually die. That’s when you’ll start smelling a pungent odor coming from somewhere in your home. Another way squirrels die in a home is by being accidentally locked in by a home owner or a roofing company that’s done repairs. If the squirrel is young and isn’t able to fend for itself there’s a chance it will die there too.
What should you do next ?
At this point the problem is urgent and you need to call the experts. You’re going to need an inspection to find out how the squirrels are getting into your home. And What damage has occurred.
We will give you a written quote and provide pictures and then discuss your options to remove the squirrels and repair the home.
We have years of knowledge and expertise to find the entry locations and offer a permanent solution. Our technicians are also trained, and have the proper equipment to clean up damaged and contaminated insulation, and replace the damaged insulation with new. Squirrel removal Charlotte
Give Charlotte's Wildlife Management a call today! 704-681-4599