A lot of people find squirrels cute, but they can be destructive and a nuisance. They can cause a lot of difficulty for homeowners and business owners alike. While seeing one or two squirrels run around your yard is not usually a reason to panic, the problem becomes serious once they invade your attic or another area of your home.

As a full-service wildlife removal company serving the St. Louis & St. Louis City Metro area, we will inspect your home or property for any signs of a squirrel infestation. Once we safely remove them, we will make sure that they stay gone for good.

Facts About Squirrels

Squirrels are small rodents with slim bodies, long bushy tails, and large black eyes. Their fur is typically short and soft and comes in a wide range of colors from gray, reddish-brown, dark brown, and even black.

While squirrels do eat nuts and seeds, they are omnivores, which means they like to eat plants as well as meat. Their food source depends on the weather. Squirrels will prepare for the colder months by burying their food in preparation for when food is scarce.

They prefer to live in the wild in trees, but they are known to invade homes and other structures to stay warm when it’s cold. Squirrels are not considered dangerous but seek immediate medical attention if you get bitten.

However, squirrels are considerably destructive. They chew electrical wires and telephone lines outside. When they enter a house, they chew on wires, drywall, insulation, and other materials. Even though they are small, they can make a lot of noise.

Signs You Have a Squirrel Infestation

If you’re worried you have squirrels in your attic or another area of your home, you may notice some of these common signs:

• Droppings
• Strange noises – scratching, squeaking, chirping
• Damaged or chewed entry points
• Damage to ductwork, soffits, insulation, roofing, and other areas
• Nests and nesting materials
• Foul odor
• Increased squirrel activity

If you see one or more of these signs, contact Titan Pest & Wildlife to schedule a visit by one of our trained pest control technicians.

How to Get Rid of Squirrels

If you are having issues with squirrels on your property, the safest and most humane way to remove them is to set up appropriate bait and traps. Once the animal is trapped, it is humanely relocated to a safe place such as a wildlife preserve. Each wildlife control situation is unique, so an initial inspection is necessary to devise an animal removal plan. The trapping techniques we employ vary for each type of animal we encounter.

Our St. Louis & St. Louis City wildlife removal experts carry out a detailed inspection of the attic and other areas where the intrusion is suspected. We try to gauge the condition of the roof and exterior to determine how the animal entered the building. Once we have identified the access points, we develop a plan to seal them off to prevent any future invasions. Finally, after the animal has been removed and access points have been sealed, we carry out sanitation treatment to cleanse your home of any microbes the animal would have left behind.

Attic Cleaning

Rodents such as squirrels are known to leave an attic in shambles. An attic can quickly become a health hazard through the contamination of urine and feces. Leaving this contamination in your attic will lead to health issues, some that can be very serious. Therefore, it is essential to have your attic sanitized and cleaned correctly by a professional company with the right tools and products.

Titan Pest & Wildlife is a licensed and professional residential and commercial attic cleaning company in St. Louis & St. Louis City. We provide high-quality, comprehensive cleaning services for sanitation and safety purposes. Each job, no matter how small, is accomplished with the highest level of quality and care.

Integrated Pest Management System

Pest control is essential whether you want to protect your home or business. By utilizing an integrated pest management program, we ensure that we eliminate your current pests and prevent future outbreaks. These methods include:

• Planning – We conduct a thorough inspection of your home and consider any factors contributing to current or future pest issues. Following this, we will create a customized treatment program specifically designed for your situation.
• Initial pest control service – Our initial visit will focus on targeting and eliminating any current pest problems you have. We will ensure that any future issues are a matter of pest prevention.
• Regularly scheduled service – At Titan Pest & Wildlife, we provide preventative maintenance programs to ensure that your business is and remains completely pest-free.

Contact Titan Pest & Wildlife

At Titan Pest & Wildlife, we make it our business to protect your home. Our residential pest control solutions provide a thorough pest management process designed to eliminate the squirrel problems you have now and, more importantly, prevent future infestations from happening.