"While they may look harmless in the garden, once they get inside your home they can quickly wreak havoc and cause costly damage to wiring, loft insulation and timber. The challenge with squirrels is that they're agile, persistent, and able to squeeze through even the smallest gaps in your roofline or eaves. If left unchecked, a single squirrel can set up a nest, reproduce, and turn your loft into a noisy, messy, and potentially hazardous space."
""One of the most common indicators of squirrels in your attic is scratching or scurrying noises, usually heard in the early morning or late evening when squirrels are most active." "You might also spot squirrel droppings near nests or scattered on the attic floor," he adds. These are usually small, dark brown pellets, similar in size to a raisin, and are often found clustered together in corners or along beams."
Squirrels entering attics make scratching, scurrying or gnawing noises, especially in early morning or late evening. Droppings appear as small, dark brown pellets often clustered near nests or along beams. Chewed wood, damaged wiring, and disturbed loft insulation indicate gnawing activity that can create fire and hygiene hazards. Squirrels squeeze through very small gaps in rooflines or eaves to access loft spaces, then nest and reproduce. Early detection, sealing entry points, and using humane, legal exclusion and removal methods prevent further damage. Professional pest control can identify signs, safely remove animals, and advise on repairs and long-term prevention.
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