DIY squirrel removal methods promise easy set up and quick results at a low cost. If it sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is. DIY removal methods lack the expertise and thoroughness of an animal control expert who knows the patterns and habits of wild animal behaviours.
When it comes to DIY removal, methods of squirrel control such as repellents, devices that frighten the animals, traps, and habitat modification might give you some temporary relief from these invasive creatures, but you can be sure that unless you get to the root of the problem, the animals will come back. These are some of the DIY removal methods you think might work, but should ultimately be avoided until you call the squirrel control experts.
Repellents
There are different forms of DIY squirrel repellents that promise to keep the animals away from your home. Unfortunately, these methods are often ineffective or may only work for a very short period of time. DIY repellent methods of animal control are also so widely used that they can become ineffective, as pests get used to the repellents you’ve put up.
Predator urine and chili peppers are popular types of repellents designed to keep the squirrels away, but these methods ignore structural issues at hand that have made it easy for the squirrels to make themselves comfortable in and around your home. Only by calling an expert can you be assured that professional squirrel control will make sure the animals are kept out of your home for good without any DIY disasters.
Repellent Devices
Some DIY products promise bright lights and aggravating sounds that a squirrel simply can’t ignore. The idea is that with these lights and sounds filling your yard or garage, the squirrel won’t be interested in nesting in your home. Rodar ultrasonic units, for example, produce ultrasonic frequencies that are alleged to aggravate animal ears. However, these methods won’t do anything to actually remove these wild animals from your home. A mama squirrel looking for her babies isn’t going to leave her nest with this kind of DIY method.
When it comes to animal removal, DIY can’t be trusted: only trust a skilled expert with wildlife expertise to have the knowledge and resources to locate the entry point for your pest problem and promise the problem is solved once and for all.
Traps
Traps are one of the most common ways of dealing with pest problems at home. With the inclusion of humane traps, these devices can seem like the best way to treat squirrels without causing them bodily harm and without causing any big messes for you to clean up.
Unfortunately, traps aren’t always the humane solution. You might be removing a mother from her litter and leaving the babies unattended. Traps also can cause the contained animal a lot of distress. Without a professional to handle the situation, you can’t be certain that your DIY method is going to be the most effective for the wellbeing of the animals and your home.
Covering Holes
Sometimes making it hard for squirrels to get in your home can make it equally hard for squirrels to leave.In cleaning up problem areas, you might not be aware of the harm you can be causing to your house and the animals that have made themselves comfortable around your home. Some DIY methods of squirrel control are designed to keep squirrels from getting on your roof and possibly into your attic. The problem with these methods is that they run the risk of trapping the animals in your home instead of keeping them out.
Squirrels are pesky, that’s for sure, but taking matters into your own hands can be risky. In covering holes around your home, setting up traps, using repellents, or using repellent devices, you might just make the situation worse. Instead, get the help of professional wildlife control experts.
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