Squirrel Removal

Decontamination and Repairs

A squirrel in your yard or attic will leave all kinds of rubbish there, including droppings, nesting materials, food crumbs, wood chips, and more. These remnants attract other insects like cockroaches, which can spread diseases. After removing all these remnants, the infected space must be decontaminated with an enzyme-based cleaner that destroys organic materials and deodorizes the space.

Finally, the chewed wood must be repaired to maintain the structural integrity of your building. Moreover, all damaged roof tiles, insulation materials, electrical wires, pipes, and more must either be repaired or replaced.

Squirrel Prevention

Once the squirrel infestation problem has been eradicated, necessary actions have to be put in place to make your yard unattractive to them. Some things to bear in mind include:

• Cut off branches overhanging your roof as it provides access to your attic.
• Make your birdfeeder inaccessible to squirrels.
• Install a chimney cap to make your chimney inaccessible to squirrels.

There are several squirrel repellents available like cayenne pepper and mothballs but their effectiveness is not conclusive.

How to Prevent Squirrels from Garden

Squirrels are one of the most beloved animals that visit yards due to their antics and seemingly insatiable need to jump around and move. While they might be fun to watch, these critters can wreak havoc on gardens. It does not matter whether your garden is made up of vegetables, fruits, flowers, or trees and shrubs. Squirrels can cause serious problems. Continue reading to learn how you can prevent squirrels from getting into your garden. 

What damage do squirrels cause in gardens?

Squirrels are highly destructive animals no matter whether they make it into your home, or even just your garden. Berries, seeds, vegetables, nuts, and fruits are all some of the preferred sustenance for squirrels, so it is easy to see how they can put the hurt on gardens. In addition to this, squirrels will often dig around looking for other food within your flower beds. This can lead to even more damage and destruction to your plants. Continue reading to find out how you can prevent squirrels from getting into your garden.

Repellent Plants

While squirrels seem to relish the opportunity to eat virtually any plant, this is not quite the case. In fact, there are many plants that squirrels find very distasteful. Among these plants include daffodils, as they are well-known for deterring squirrels, deer, and rabbits. Alliums, galanthus, geraniums, hyacinths, and fritillaries are also all commonly used to repel squirrels. By simply planting these around the edges of your garden, or even interspersing them within, you can cut down on squirrel damage in a large way. The best part is, many of these plants will also keep other animals that damage plants away as well.

Squirrel Repellents

While many people seem hesitant to believe that squirrel repellents work, they do in many cases. This depends heavily on the ingredients and how the repellent is used, as well as how often it is reapplied. Since these repellents are placed outside, they need to be reapplied fairly often, as wind, rain, and the elements can weaken their efficacy over time. If you do not mind spending the money and can reapply frequently, these may be a great choice.

Get Rid of Food Sources

One of the biggest reasons that squirrels are attracted to properties in the first place is the lure of easy food sources. When there are bird feeders that are easy for squirrels to access, they will always see the yard as a place to find food. This leads to them wandering around and eventually finding your garden. Cutting out food sources is a quick, simple process. If you want a bird feeder, buy squirrel-proof models. If you have a fruit or vegetable garden, always clean up any old or discarded produce. Finally, be sure to keep all garbage and pet food secured, away from the prying hands of squirrels.

Deterrents

While deterrents might seem broad, that is because there are many deterrents people use to keep squirrels away. One of the most common is your pets. Having a cat or dog, or multiple pets, out in your yard is an excellent way to keep squirrels away from your garden. Similarly, many people use noisemakers and light devices to keep squirrels away from gardens. Finally, a squirrel-proof fencing or chicken wire over and around your garden may be the only option you have left.

Why hire Wildlife X Team Tulsa?

Here at Wildlife X Team Tulsa, we know how to take care of squirrel problems. With years of experience, our experts have dealt with squirrel problems inside of homes, on properties, and especially with garden-damaging squirrels. Wildlife X Team Tulsa prides itself on the excellent wildlife removal services we provide, as well as decontamination, damage repair, and wildlife exclusion services. If you have a problem with squirrels eating your garden, give us a call here at Wildlife X Team Tulsa, as we would love to help you out.