Squirrel
removal and control services in NJ
Squirrels are generally clever and
persistent animals
In residential neighborhoods squirrels are notorious for
eating out of bird feeders, digging in potted plants
either to bury or recover seeds, and for inhabiting
sheltered areas including attics. While many companies
sell bird feeders which are supposedly "squirrel-proof",
very few of them really are. Although squirrels are
primarily arboreal (and, therefore, very good climbers),
they are also able to live in urban environments that
are largely free of trees.
Squirrels are sometimes also pests because they chew on
various edible and inedible objects; the habit helps
keep the squirrel's teeth sharp and also wears them down
(rodents' teeth grow continuously). Homeowners in areas
with a heavy squirrel population must keep attics and
basements carefully sealed to prevent property damage
caused by nesting squirrels. (A squirrel nest is known
as a "drey", especially in Britain.) Some homeowners
resort to more interesting ways of dealing with this
problem, such as collecting and planting fur from pets
(such as domestic cats and dogs) in attics. This fur
will indicate to nesting squirrels that a potential
predator roams and will encourage evacuation. Fake owls
and scarecrows are generally ignored by the animals, and
the best way to prevent chewing on an object is to coat
it with something to make it undesirable: for instance a
soft cloth or chili pepper paste or powder. Squirrel
trapping is also practiced to remove them from
residential areas.
Squirrels can be trained to be hand-fed. Because they
are able to cache surplus food, they will take as much
food as is available. Squirrels living in parks and
campuses in cities have learned that humans are
typically a ready source of food. Hand feeding is not
recommended, however, because squirrels may carry plague
or other animal-borne diseases. Even if they do not
carry disease, they often have a hard time telling
fingertips from food, and bites are painful.
Alco Animal & Pest Control provides squirrel removal and
control services in NJ. We are more than happy to inform New Jersey and out of state visitors on these and other
species that (might) cause dangers to their health. We offer great advice and
solutions because we are well certified and informed when it comes to animal control and
the
safety of animals in New Jersey, that is our
main priority.
