4 Types of Damage Squirrels Can Cause To Your Vaughan Home

Squirrels may have cute bushy tails and get up to hilarious antics jumping and scampering all over the place, but they can also be a big nuisance for homeowners. While it is usually not an issue to have squirrels visiting your property (and it is almost impossible to stop them), if they start getting too interested in your home or other structures, they can cause some damage. The following are a few reasons why you may need to call for wildlife removal in Vaughan.

1. Chewing Power/Electrical Lines

Those sharp teeth help squirrels eat nuts, chew up wood and generally get the resources they need. However, they also use them for chewing on things like power lines. Despite the danger of biting into anything electrical, squirrels don’t know any better. You can quickly find yourself with exposed wiring and damaged wires. Plus, they sometimes build nests on wiring, especially at junctions. This is usually not ideal for the power line. In some cases, they may also build nests on branches growing very close to lines. Although squirrels are light, their movement and nest building can eventually lead to the branch pressing on the power lines. It is a good idea to deal with such issues promptly.

2. Creating Holes in Your Attic

It can get cold outside and squirrels, like humans, want to be inside where it is dry and warm. This can inspire them to create holes in your roof, attic and walls. They use their powerful, sharp claws to turn small gaps into wide holes that they can squeeze through. In many cases, they can find tiny openings that a human would never notice and turn them into squirrel entryways.

3. Nesting in Your Attic or Walls

The result of all that climbing through holes is that the squirrels get into your attic or walls. They will often build nests in these comfy spots. To do so, they like to take insulation, pieces of wood and other materials. Typically, this isn’t a major structural issue. However, they can cause damage that may worsen over time, especially if there are many squirrels active in the area. Plus, you don’t really want squirrels nesting in your home as they may scratch or bite anyone who corners them or gets too close to young ones.

4. Digging Holes in Your Property/Near Your Home

Squirrels like to dig. They famously like burying their food, which plays an important role in propagating trees. In fact, squirrels sometimes even dig decoy holes simply to trick other scavengers into thinking that there is food in the hole. However, this digging can be a problem for your home. First, it can cause unsightly holes in your yard that kill grass and other plants. Second, they may start digging near your home, deck, patio or other structure. Again, this is not likely to cause a major issue but can contribute to wear and tear. Plus, they may even uncover underground wires.

5. Leaving Droppings in Your House

The most significant problem with squirrels in your home is the risk of disease. In particular, their droppings and urine can carry pathogens that could harm people or pets. Plus, no one wants droppings accumulating in their attic. In other words, if you think there are squirrels inside, it is time to call for help.

Get Help With Your Squirrel Control Needs

Schedule wildlife removal in Vaughan today. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control provides squirrel control and other services based on our proven, three-step process. We can help you achieve lasting results because our methods are based on the behaviour of wildlife. Contact us today to get started and learn more.