When an active squirrel hole is blocked off one of two things happen.
Squirrels in roof of house.
Squirrels scrambling all over your roof can be noisy and distracting.
Last year around august i notice squirrels on my roof climbing up a tree in my from yard.
Here s what to do if you ve got squirrels in your attic.
They might be from squirrels under the roof inside your house and attic.
They are agile little fellows who don t mind launching themselves from any nearby object to.
1 inspect your roof and walls for holes where a squirrel may gain entry.
Once on the roof i notice they would disappear into a corner angle.
Squirrel is on the roof chewing on wooden trim like in the photo to the left.
So make sure you are cutting branches back far enough to prevent them from reaching your roof or siding from a tree.
Thoroughly inspect the inside of the attic to find the opening s.
Squirrel is on the roof because it is actually entering and living in your attic.
Squirrels are very good jumpers and you need to prevent this.
Unfortunately curious squirrels are able to feel the warm air escaping the attic and know that they can find a cozy place to nest by chewing past the vent cover.
The squirrels are inside the house and become trapped in the attic ceilings and walls.
Squirrels are a cute woodland creature but a squirrel infestation in your home can be a big problem.
The best tactic for dealing with squirrels is to prevent them from getting into your house in the first place.
There is also a risk of the squirrels gnawing at your home especially if it is made of timber or another relatively soft material.
If there is no way into the attic inspect the exterior eaves vents and roof.
One common mistake that many homeowners make is blocking off a hole in the roof or roofline of a house that is actively being used by squirrels.
Block entries into your home.
I am writing you because of problems with squirrels on my roof and in my attic.
But you may wonder how to keep squirrels off your roof.
The branches should be cut back at least six to eight feet between the tree and the house.
Squirrel on a roof is making noises running around and rolling nuts.
Squirrels also like many rodents tend to spray their feces and urine where they inhabit creating a salmonella risk.
Here are the concerns.
Squirrels are one of the most troublesome pests on roofs.
They leave behind nuts and may even try to nest in your roof both of which can cause damage.
Find out if it s a mother squirrel with young.
Find the point of entry.
A plastic roof vent chewed by squirrels to get inside the attic the plastic and aluminum vents on your roof are installed to allow for proper attic ventilation.