Squirrels are medium-sized rodents that belong to the family
Sciuridae. They belong to the genus Sciurus, which was derived from two
Greek words skia and oura: meaning shadow tail. Squirrels are best
identified for these bushy tails, and their sizes vary anywhere from 5
to 36 inches depending on the species. Squirrels are omnivorous mammals
who live in the wild.
There are over 200 species of squirrels
scattered all over the world and this furry creature is known to almost
everybody. What everybody does not know is the real nature of squirrels
and how they bring about certain risks in spite of their seemingly
harmless appearance and demeanor.
First off, squirrels have
four front teeth which never cease growing as they age. This leads to
their excessive gnawing activities. In the wild, squirrels chew on tree
bark usually, but in your home, everything is a possible chew toy for
these rodents. Imagine your electrical wires cut open in many areas of
the house: a very likely cause for electrocution or the start of a house
fire. They will chew structural wood, plumbing stacks and even
insulation materials. If left for long, a family of squirrels can cause
thousands of dollars of damage to an attic.
Prior to arriving at
their newly found "home" (which is actually yours), it is inevitable
that these furry creatures carry with them parasites that could easily
find their way to you and your family or pets. Squirrel droppings,
which will be everywhere the squirrels go once your home is infested,
expose you to diseases such leptospirosis and salmonellosis. Both of
these diseases could be life threatening. Squirrel urine has a distinct
and strong odour that over time can make it’s way from the attic into
your home.
Squirrels may be harmless on the outside, but what
belongs in the wild should stay in the wild. Don't let squirrel
infestations get the upper hand and make your home uninhabitable.
Wildlife control professionals like the ones from Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control
can efficiently remove these little critters from your home and
eliminate the risks that come with them. Skedaddle has been on the
wildlife control business for many years and have proven methods to
execute the job humanely, safely and efficiently.
Animal
control should not be taken lightly. Let the professionals do their work
and sit back safely as these nuisance wildlife get moved out of your
house and back into the wild where they belong.
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