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Squirrel Removal Services

Squirrels are present in almost every part of the world, and with well over 200 recognizable species, it’s no surprise everyone easily recognizes these small rodents.

Facts about squirrels

Types of Squirrels

Clocking in at only 5 inches in length, the African pygmy squirrel is the smallest known species. On the other end of the spectrum, the Indian giant is one of the largest species at a shocking 3 feet in length with a hybrid rainbow-colored coat. Most easily spotted squirrel species are similar in size and many are common tree squirrels.

Squirrels & Rodents

Squirrels have many things in common with other rodent families, such as their large front four teeth that are constantly growing. Due to the nature of their teeth, constant wear and tear never take its toll. Common tree squirrel species are often seen leaping in graceful arcs across tree branches or forest brushes. However, some species dwell in cave systems or burrows underground and may even hibernate during the winter.

The Diet of Squirrels

Ground squirrels have a full diet of tree nuts, berries, seeds, roots, and a number of other plants. In addition, they also occasionally snack on insects such as caterpillars. Unfortunately, squirrels have virtually no defense mechanisms save for speed, and this makes them an ideal target for a number of predators. It is not uncommon for ground squirrels to eat in groups and alert each other of impending danger.

Squirrel Habitat

From the heart of woodlands to populous city parks, tree squirrels are agile climbers, and they only travel on the ground in search of food. Nuts and flowers are considered delicacies, but they are known to eat bird eggs, bark, or even tree sap.

Flying Squirrels 

Though their name is confusing, flying squirrels can travel in what can only be described as floating leaps. They often populate nests or tree holes, and they owe their unique form of travel to their anatomy. Their legs and arms feature extra “skin” that allows them to float through the tree canopies. In fact, each leap can exceed 150 feet! Flying squirrels do eat a similar diet to common tree squirrels, but they are known to feast on baby birds and insects on occasion.

Fertility of Squirrels

Female squirrels are able to give birth to anywhere from two to eight offspring. When baby squirrels are firstborn, they remain blind for up to three months, which makes them dependent upon their mother. As females can give birth more than once a year, squirrels are a populous breed.

Get Rid of Squirrels & Other Wildlife in Charlotte North Carolina Can Be a Real Nuisance!

Squirrels are not aggressive, nevertheless, they are capable of causing the destruction they dig up nuts along with other things plus they could leave massive holes in your yard they might destruct blossoms along with other vegetation plus they could trample and eat out of your backyard and case you have bird feeders they might attempt to scale them they also like to chew on things such as birdhouses squirrels which get into homes will nest might chew on wooden beams that support the ceilings and walls there are harmful to both themselves and also to humans if they chew on electric cords or wires the normal squirrel when adult could be from 12 to 25″ logs squirrels are great climbers they’re generally muscular plus they have sharp claws squirrel color can differ from shades of black to grays reds and Browns if you have squirrels in the attic give us a call We are a 3rd generation family-owned and operated company we also offer handyman and repair service for your everyday needs.

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Squirrels are present in almost every part of the world, and with well over 200 recognizable species, it’s no surprise everyone easily recognizes these small rodents.

Clocking in at only 5 inches in length, the African pygmy squirrel is the smallest known species. On the other end of the spectrum, the Indian giant is one of the largest species at a shocking 3 feet in length with a hybrid rainbow-colored coat. Most easily spotted squirrel species are similar in size and many are common tree squirrels.

Squirrels have many things in common with other rodents

Squirrels have many things in common with other rodent families, such as their large front four teeth that are constantly growing. Due to the nature of their teeth, constant wear and tear never take their toll. Common tree squirrel species are often seen leaping in graceful arcs across tree branches or forest brushes. However, some species dwell in cave systems or burrows underground and may even hibernate during the winter.

Ground squirrels have a full diet of tree nuts, berries, seeds, roots, and a number of other plants

In addition, they also occasionally snack on insects such as caterpillars. Unfortunately, squirrels have virtually no defense mechanisms save for speed, and this makes them an ideal target for a number of predators. It is not uncommon for ground squirrels to eat in groups and alert each other of impending danger.

From the heart of woodlands to populous city parks, tree squirrels are agile climbers and they only travel on the ground in search of food. Nuts and flowers are considered delicacies, but they are known to eat bird eggs, bark, or even tree sap.

Though their name is confusing, flying squirrels can travel in what can only be described as floating leaps

They often populate nests or tree holes, and they owe their unique form of travel to their anatomy. Their legs and arms feature extra “skin” that allows them to float through the tree canopies. In fact, each leap can exceed 150 feet! Flying squirrels do eat a similar diet to common tree squirrels, but they are known to feast on baby birds and insects on occasion.

Female squirrels are able to give birth to anywhere from two to eight offspring. When baby squirrels are first born, they remain blind for up to three months which makes them dependent upon their mother. As females can give birth more than once a year, squirrels are a populous breed.

Squirrel Removal Services FAQs

Squirrels often make their way into structures of all sorts, especially in the attics of homes. The team at Buzz Away has the tools and methods needed to rid attic spaces and other areas of squirrels altogether and stop them from returning.

If you have not spotted actual points of entry around your house, you might be unaware of the squirrels living in your attic. That is until you start hearing their sounds. Clients often report that they tend to hear squirrels most during the early morning hours when they head out to find sources of food. They make quick, scratching noises that can be heard in the spaces below. This is particularly easy to hear when the attic is considered finished, complete with beams and flooring.

Perhaps the most effective method of eliminating a squirrel population from an attic is to use traps and take them far away from the customer’s house. The professionals at Buzz Away make use of industry-leading trapping methods designed to get any and all squirrels that have reached the attic space. All possible points of entry are identified and monitored, and the holes are all sealed once we believe every squirrel to have been successfully trapped. One-way doors are another great way to rid an attic of squirrels. These are placed at all points of entry to an attic. Once a squirrel leaves the space, they are prevented from returning by the door’s design. The only downside is that enterprising squirrels can sometimes get around the problem by chewing yet another hole elsewhere.

Currently, there are 365+ different squirrel species around the world. Some different types in North America include fox, southern flyers, eastern gray, ground, northern flyers, American reds squirrels, and more.

Perhaps the most effective method of eliminating a squirrel population from an attic is to use traps and take them far away from the customer’s house. The professionals at Buzz Away make use of industry-leading trapping methods designed to get any and all squirrels that have reached the attic space. All possible points of entry are identified and monitored, and the holes are all sealed once we believe every squirrel to have been successfully trapped. One-way doors are another great way to rid an attic of squirrels. These are placed at all points of entry to an attic. Once a squirrel leaves the space, they are prevented from returning by the door’s design. The only downside is that enterprising squirrels can sometimes get around the problem by chewing yet another hole elsewhere.

Particularly vulnerable to damage from squirrels is the insulation found in attics. They are also known for chewing wiring that is housed in the attic. Worse, though, is the scope of damage squirrels are able to do to the external part of the attic. With every additional litter born, squirrels will continue to branch out and seek space to construct nests of their own. Failure to halt the expansion of the squirrel population will lead to additional holes being opened all around the attic space. The longer an infestation is allowed to continue, the greater the number of entry points will be created.

Most squirrels typically mate about two times per year. When a female squirrel gets pregnant, she usually takes between 4 and 8 baby squirrels.

Tree squirrels have quite long tails, and these assist them in maintaining their balance as they go up and down various trees. They also use their tails like parachutes so that they can safely land from different heights. Their tales are also used as an umbrella to give them shelter from rain, sun, and even warmth when it’s quite cold. Squirrels even use their tails to get the attention of other squirrels and communicate with them.

Squirrels and in particular tree squirrels are quite fast and can move as fast as 20 miles per hour. However, the typical squirrel moves at approximately 10 miles per hour.

In the wild, an average squirrel can live for between 3 and 5 years. The main animals that hunt and eat them include cats, hawks, snakes, owls, crows, and other predators.

We typically provide lots of water and food in our yards for the squirrels nearby. We especially put additional food during the winter months because food is scarce during this time. Some of the best foods to put out for squirrels include roasted nuts that aren’t salted, pumpkin seeds, almonds, vegetables, fruits, sunflower seeds etc.

There are many people who get very friendly with the squirrels in their neighborhood, and these squirrels even eat out of their hands. However, be sure that you are very careful if you are able to do this. There is a risk of getting bitten because of the position of their eyes, which are at the sides of their head. This doesn’t allow them to easily see where your fingers are, and they can mistakenly bite your finger while trying to eat nuts or other foods from your hands. A bad squirrel bite can reach all the way to your bone.

 

Grey squirrels tend to eat fruit, nuts, seeds, etc. They will even consume bugs, eggs from birds, and even the bodies of dead animals if there aren’t other types of foods available for them to eat.

Squirrels aren’t the best of pets, and in most states, you can’t legally have them. Additionally, squirrels need a lot of care along with particular diets so that they remain healthy. Squirrels can also become quite possessive over the person they bond with and can even attack other persons who try to get near to their person. This is quite dangerous since they have long claws that are around a half inch in length. These claws can easily damage your eyes, other parts of the body and even pets. They also don’t typically get along with other types of pets or kids.

Squirrels often make their way into structures of all sorts, especially in the attics of homes. The team at Buzz Away has the tools and methods needed to humanely remove squirrels from your home or business place. Furthermore, we can stop them from ever returning.

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