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Squirrel Removal in Bellevue
Squirrels are a common sight throughout Nashville, and it should be no surprise: the state is home to five species of squirrels. These homeowners in Bellevue experienced a squirrel infestation in the spring. These squirrels were running between the first and second story and created a nest in the attic. The squirrels actually chewed a hole through their ceiling!
Squirrel Removal in Bellevue
During the inspection, we identified all the problems caused by squirrels. We inspect the entire house to identify the current and potential entry points. Once squirrels have established themselves inside your house, they’ll try to re-enter it. We make sure they cannot take advantage of any weakness.
The squirrels found a construction gap along the facia boards and gnawed a bigger hole.
Squirrels used the gutters to scale the house and gnaw a hole into the soffits to get inside the attic.
The signs of a squirrel infestation include:
- Scampering Noises – Squirrels are rambunctious animals. Unlike nocturnal rodents, squirrels are diurnal, so you will most likely hear them early in the morning and at dusk.
- Foul Odors – As squirrel urine and feces accumulate in your attic, you will notice a potent smell emanating through the walls and your heating and cooling vents.
- Presence of Acorns and Nuts – Squirrels will gather and store their favorite foods away for the winter months.
- Destroyed Insulation – Squirrels will use the insulation in your attic to build their nest.
- Chewed Wood and Wires – Squirrels will gnaw through wood and wires.
Full Home Exclusions for Squirrel Control
Exclusion is the process of finding and sealing all current and potential entry points to your home as well as making changes to your outside environment that can lead to infestations. This can include capping your chimney, adding screens to vents, and sealing gaps in roofing, soffits, and around attic windows and where services such as electricity enter your home.
For this home in Bellevue, we added hardware cloth along the construction gaps on the fascia board. Squirrels cannot chew through it, and the gaps in the hardware cloth do not hinder ventilation. We sealed the hole caused by the gutter.
Squirrel Trapping
We left the main entry point exposed and installed a trap next to it. We released the squirrel after trapping. There was a squirrel nest so we inspected the attic for any signs of kits. If juveniles are present, we remove them by hand and take them to a wildlife rehabilitator. It is impossible for direct capture an adult squirrel directly.
Attic Restoration after Squirrel Infestation
Squirrels destroy your attic insulation. Squirrel nests and droppings can contaminate the insulation in the attic, reducing its effectiveness and potentially causing health issues.
Squirrels can carry a range of different diseases and parasites, many of which are transmitted through their feces and urine. And unlike some nuisance animals that designate a place to poop, squirrels will defecate as they walk, so it will be all over wherever you have an infestation—not confined to one specific area.
After squirrel removal, do not leave the squirrel nest inside the attic. The biggest concern is ectoparasites like fleas, ticks, and lice that can attack other hosts like pets and people. Some of these ectoparasites are proven vectors for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, human monocytic ehrlichiosis, and typhus.
Squirrels store seeds, nuts, and berries as food caches in walls, ceilings, and attics. The food caches can attract other pests like Indian meal moths and dermestid beetles and destroy the insulation.
After the squirrel infestation, we will restore your attic. We remove squirrel nests and droppings, clean up any food caches, and replace the soiled insulation.
Our team at Critter Control brings years of experience and specialized training to every attic insulation project. Your attic is more than a storage space—it’s a crucial part of your home’s energy efficiency and pest defense. That’s why we offer pest control insulation solutions that provide long-lasting protection and savings.
We use nothing but the best, high-quality insulation to deliver superior results. Our go-to solution is TAP insulation, a multi-purpose product serving several functions, including improved energy efficiency, reduced noise, and pest infestation prevention.
Schedule a free inspection at (615) 662-2235