Squirrel Trapping & Control
Squirrels are a familiar sight at parks and bird feeders — playfully chasing each other, stuffing their cheeks with acorns, performing seemingly death-defying leaps between trees. They even have their own appreciation day: National Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21st. But when they get into your home or business, the charming act wears thin fast. Squirrels have appeared on the Texas A&M top 100 list of the world's most invasive species, coming in at number 85. In 1749, colonies paid bounties on gray squirrels — about 640,000 were collected. They are not a new problem.
Squirrels bury roughly 10,000 nuts per year in locations scattered across large territories. Research published in 2010 confirmed what many already suspected — they engage in paranoid and deceptive behavior, faking burial sites when they believe they are being watched. They can run at 20 mph, survive a 100-foot fall, and see behind themselves. In 2007, 14 squirrels were captured in Iran and accused of espionage after allegedly being fitted with surveillance devices — the national police reportedly confirmed the story.
Why Squirrels in Your Home Are Dangerous
It is our goal to remove the stress that invading wildlife causes in your home or business. Even with their colorful history, squirrels in your home are no laughing matter. They chew up wood, tear up insulation for nesting material, and contaminate your space with urine and feces. More dangerously, they also serve as hosts for fleas and ticks, which carry their own pathogens. Most critically, squirrels gnaw on electrical wiring, and the resulting sparks cause house fires that cost U.S. homeowners billions of dollars annually.
What To Do
If squirrels are making your life difficult in the Sullivan area, contact Advanced Wildlife Control — the top-rated wildlife removal expert in the region. We use the most humane, effective methods available and will make sure they do not come back.