Traps Cause Harm
When a squirrel is trapped, it’s exposed to the elements and must go without food or water until it’s released. It can also be injured by the trap itself and left to suffer. Keep in mind, too, that the bait used to lure unwanted animals is just as attractive to other wildlife and even to pets. By using traps in your attempt to eradicate squirrels, you may harm other animals unintentionally. For these reasons, it's not surprising to learn that causing injury by deploying traps is considered animal cruelty.Squirrels Suffer in Unfamiliar Territory
Imagine you suddenly found yourself having to start a new life in unfamiliar surroundings. Fortunately, you’d have your human brain power and your phone’s search engine to help you find places to live and buy food. Of course, that’s not the case for squirrels. In new territory, squirrels struggle to find resources for sustenance and shelter. They often fall victim to other predatory animals since they don’t know where to safely escape from harm, and they’re more likely to be hit by cars as they cross unfamiliar roadways. Relocation spells almost certain doom for territorial animals like squirrels.Orphans Are Left Behind
There are typically two birthing seasons for squirrels, and most babies remain in the nest for about three months. That means that when you trap, there’s a significant chance of removing a parent squirrel and orphaning its offspring. Baby squirrels can’t fend for themselves, so when they’re left behind, they have little chance of securing the food and water they need to survive. If baby squirrels are starving they will make a lot of noise and can cause damage out of their desperation to stay alive. It is important to deal with the matter quickly because if the babies die in your home they can leave an awful smell for many weeks.Relocation Is Only a Temporary Solution
Even setting aside these troubling issues, removing individual squirrels from your property won’t fix the problem long-term. Unless you make your home inaccessible, unwanted visitors will continue to show up and settle in. Eliminating entry points so food, water, and safe nesting spots are unavailable to squirrels is the only way to end the problem.Exclusion Is Your Best Choice
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