Saturday, December 27, 2014

Learn How Decatur Squirrel Trappers Can Help Safely Eliminate These Pests

By Dave L. Weglin


When squirrels take up residence in people's houses they can become quite troublesome. Many different species exist, all of which can be rather challenging to get out of one's home without the help of a professional. Decatur squirrel trappers have the know-how it takes to safely trap and relocate these animals and prevent them from coming back inside.

Squirrels normally nest up in trees, but sometimes they will decide that the attic or other spaces in houses are suitable for this. Homeowners usually become aware of these creatures' presence by the scuffling sounds from the ceilings or walls and unfortunately they can be very persistent if not removed before they reproduce.

A certified wildlife control specialist comes to the customer's residence with all necessary tools, and knowledge to completely eradicate squirrels from the building. He or she will locate all access points the creatures are using and once all of them have been caught and trapped for relocation, they will repair these areas so re-entry is not an option. Early intervention is the key to serious damage prevention and lower fees.

In most cases these experts will use live traps to ensnare the creatures without harming them and then they will be taken into the wild where they will be released. All measures taken by these companies are careful to comply with local laws pertaining to wildlife removal as well.

The most common types of traps these professionals use to ensnare unwanted squirrels in the home are the single animal live cage trap and the repeating live cage trap. The former traps the animal inside when it enters to access the bait food and steps on a trigger pan, the latter are positioned over points of entry and can trap multiple animals at one time when they leave to search for food, but it won't allow them to re-enter.

The installation of a one-way exclusion door may also be applied to any of the squirrels' access points. Somewhat similar to the repeating trap, it prevents the creatures from going back in the house, but the main difference is that unlike those traps, they are not captured but free to roam, which in itself poses the problem of their continued presence and the likelihood they will find another way inside.

It is imperative that homeowners seek assistance from a professional early on, or there will be a greater chance that the squirrels will have babies, as they typically breed twice each year. This is not a job for untrained people, who may get hurt, harm the animals, or inadvertently break the law.




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