Sealing Attic From Squirrels

Stainless steel mesh sheet metal or aluminum flashing can t be chewed through.

Sealing attic from squirrels. Seal all but one entry point when squirrels aren t home. Use caulk or foam sealant to close up holes. Establishing the main entrance getting rid of squirrels is a multistep procedure that ends with sealing the main hole. Squirrels have a good eye for weak spots and can chew through compromised wood to create an entryway to the attic.

If the squirrel has already gnawed its hole and gotten into the attic you need to make sure that it and any babies are out of the attic before you seal it up. These are the times when you re most likely to have squirrels in the attic. If you seal up the final entry point when the adult squirrel leaves while the baby squirrels are still in the attic or walls they will need to be removed by a pest management professional dead or alive. Caulk and foam can be painted over.

This includes everything from trapping and removing all squirrels and properly sealing their entry point once all squirrels have been removed from the house. At colonial we use one way valves that let squirrels out but don t let them back in. Once you know when they come and go seal up all entry points except the one they re using most. The first sign of a squirrel in the attic is usually the sound of scampering during the day as they come and go on foraging trips.

Put up a squirrel nesting box on your property. Seal openings where utility pipes and cables enter the house as well as openings at overhanging eaves and siding joints. In order to get rid of the fleas you ll have to get the squirrels out too just treating for fleas will result in recurrent infestations. It may be impossible to eliminate squirrels from your property especially if you live in a wooded area or value your trees but you can provide a comfy alternative to your attic in hopes that they choose the nest that s easier to reach.

Cover the attic vent with thick hardware cloth about inches. Juvenile squirrels and sometimes adults may fall into wall cavities and be unable to climb out making persistent scratching noises as they try to escape and eventually dying if they can t.