Squirrel Removed From My Attic
Squirrels, especially gray squirrels, are common throughout Minnesota but specifically the twin cities and the metro area. Squirrels are members of the rodent family and are highly arboreal. They tend to be very highly active in the summer and in the fall where they scavenge for food for the winter.
Tree squirrels generally nest in trees in wooded areas. Since Minnesota has a ton of wooded areas that we keep building into, it is forcing squirrels to look for alternative places to live and therefore housing structures are a great choice. The most common invaded areas are garages and attics. Squirrels reach these areas by chewing holes in the exterior of the structure and typically nest, store food or both. Their activity is usually noisy and heard by anyone in close proximity.
Squirrels are active and curious creatures and are always on the lookout for food and shelter. When they climb trees on your property, they gain access to your roof and siding and even with a very small opening, they can find their way inside your home. It’s impossible to pinpoint exactly when it happens but before you know it, squirrels can do a significant amount of damage to the exterior of your home, particularly to areas of wood, fascia or siding that might already be vulnerable.
Springtime is a season of renewal and beauty – snow melts, trees and flowers blossom, and new baby animals emerge. Unfortunately, it can also be an especially vulnerable time for homeowners when it comes to wildlife problems around their home. Read these tips on what you can do about wildlife problems in spring and how to keep wild animals away from your property.
There is probably not a day that goes by in White Bear Lake when you do not see a squirrel. There are many squirrels in Minnesota. Three different species live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area – gray squirrels, red squirrels, and flying squirrels. Squirrels are cute and pretty harmless to humans unless they decide to enter your home. Minnesota weather is harsh and during the coldest months, squirrels like to stay warm and are looking for food. Squirrels can climb so getting to your roof or in a small hole in your fascia, walls or through your chimney is no challenge. If you think that you might have a squirrel in your home, reach out immediatel
If you’re in the Bloomington, MN area you likely see squirrels all around your home and yard. Whether they are red squirrels, gray squirrels, or even flying squirrels, these critters have long made the Twin Cities area their home! If one or more of these inquisitive critters has made their way into your home it’s time to call in the squirrel removal pros at Minnesota Wild Animal Management today!
Watching a little gray squirrel can be entertaining with their cute little whiskers and the way they stand up on their back feet to eat. Oh, and watching them gnaw on a little tiny acorn. Adorable. Well, until they invade your home! Those cute little furry creatures can do a lot of damage by chewing cords, cables, wall board, support beams, and other materials. They have been known to cause thousands of dollars in damages to residential properties in a single season! While it is not common for them to enter a dwelling, the experts at Minnesota Wild Animal Management want to let you know what to look for, if you suspect one is somewhere inside your house.
