Squirrels
Squirrels are the #1 animal we remove here at Advanced Wildlife Control with raccoons in a close second. These small furry animals with their bushy tails are abundant throughout Wisconsin. They are excellent climbers that can easily scale trees and buildings. Squirrels also love to eat nuts, acorns, pine cones, and seeds, especially bird seeds from your bird feeders. The most common squirrels in Wisconsin are the red squirrel, grey squirrel, flying squirrel, and the 13-lined ground squirrel.
Red Squirrels & Grey Squirrels
The red squirrel is smaller than the grey squirrel but larger than a chipmunk. They are about a foot in length and weigh 7-10 ounces. Red squirrels get their name from their red-colored fur. Red squirrels are the most ferocious and nastiest of the squirrels. They will actually attack and bully grey squirrels if they are too close to their homes. Red squirrels also do much more damage than grey squirrels. They will chew wires, enter crawl spaces, and chew through garage doors or roofs all in an attempt to find shelter.
The grey squirrel is larger than the red squirrel. They are about 1.5 to 2 feet in length and weigh 16-28 ounces. Grey squirrels get their name from their grey-colored fur. They are afraid of the red squirrel and will retreat when confronted by them. Grey squirrels are the most common squirrel we tend to catch. They will almost always enter a home from above. They love to chew into vent fans, ridge venting, roof vents, dormers, and garages to find shelter.
Are Squirrels a Concern?
Both red and grey squirrels can do some serious damage to your home and yard. They will chew through your roof to gain access to your attic. Once in an attic, they will cause all sorts of messes in your insulation and damage to your wires and venting system. Squirrels are quite difficult to prevent, especially if you have pine trees or nut-bearing trees in your yard. They are also attracted to bird feeders because they love birdseed.
Here at Advanced Wildlife Control, we believe in humane animal removal. Therefore, we will humanely live trap and relocate squirrels 30 miles away from your property. Our technicians have had a lot of experience handling squirrels – catching over 1400 squirrels each year! Once removed, we will seal up any entry points to prevent future animal entry. We will also help remove and clean up any messes or contaminated materials left behind from the squirrels. In some larger cases, an entire cleanout may be suggested.
Our goal here at Advanced Wildlife Control is to make sure your animal control problems are taken care of as quickly as possible. Therefore, we can be out at your property on the same day when you call or the next day. We do not require any contracts for our customers.
