Squirrels are quick critters, which means it doesn’t take long for them to turn your home or business upside down. These rowdy rodents are essential to their local environment; however, squirrels cause a lot of stress to local property owners of Winter Haven. Taking advantage of the tiniest holes and cracks, squirrels will squeeze into nearby buildings and stir up a storm in no time. Before your squirrel problem gets any more serious, contact the wildlife experts at Critter Control® of Polk County and take your space back.
4 Squirrel Infestation Warning Signs
If you notice one or more of the following signs in your building—top, bottom, or anywhere in between—you could have a full-fledged infestation.
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More squirrel activity around your property than usual
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Chewed or frayed wiring
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Soiled insulation from urine and droppings
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Rustling and scurrying noises during the daytime
While you might not be able to tell the exact size of your situation, it’s important to remember that even just a few squirrels are a few too many. Instead of crawling into your attic or checking between walls to take a headcount, call the professionals at Critter Control® of Polk County and let our team of licensed wildlife technicians scale the size of your infestation.
5 Health Scares Squirrels Can Cause
Squirrels don’t mean any harm, but they are far from safe. In fact, through a bite, scratch, or general contamination, squirrels can transmit infection and disease to humans, including:
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Rabies
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Leptospirosis
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Lyme disease
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Tularemia
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Salmonellosis
By attempting DIY squirrel removal, you could either threaten squirrels into defense or put yourself at risk by cleaning up contaminated waste. Therefore, the best way to safely and effectively remove squirrels from your property is to partner with your local pest professionals at Critter Control® of Polk County. Once we’re done securing your space, we’ll even restore parts of your building to prevent any more setback.
Count on Critter Control® of Winter Haven for Expert Squirrel Removal
Using a CritterSafe® squirrel removal system tailored to fit your property, the team of wildlife professionals at Critter Control® of Polk County will remove rodents and restore your building. First, our crew will safely exclude squirrels with humane handling and animal-friendly equipment. Once we’ve excluded every squirrel and relocated the ones that needed more assistance, we’ll start restoring your space. Finally, we’ll seal every entry point around your property to prevent squirrels and other wild animals from ever entering again.
