Dangers Of Having Squirrels In The Loft
Squirrels are quite cute. Many would be tempted to let them stay in their home. Either out of cuteness or because they can’t currently see the damage being done. Squirrels present many damages when they live in your loft. They are wild animals after all. Here are the reasons that you don’t want to let squirrels stay in your loft.
Squirrels may mean something is wrong
If squirrels got into your home in the first place, that is a sign that something is wrong. Squirrels got into your loft through a hole, damage, or some other means. Just that means that you have a problem on your plate that you need to address and there’s rodent activity. It also means that you could have problems with other pests soon.
Squirrels can spread disease
Squirrels, being rodents, can spread diseases. Mainly through their feces. Salmonella is just one example of the diseases that can be spread by squirrels. Squirrels also spread disease by carrying in other pests when they build their nests. They commonly bring ticks, gnats, and fleas along with them when they come into a home.
Electrical concerns
Squirrels are quite well-known for enjoying wires. They chew on them, removing the protective coating from the wires. Once that coating is gone, it presents the possibility of electrical fires. It also could result in the squirrel being electrocuted to death. That presents the same problem as any decaying body. It also means a bad odour in your loft.
Structural concerns
Just like squirrels enjoy chewing on electrical wires, they enjoy chewing on other parts of structures. That includes beams, walls, and anything else they can get their teeth on. While it may take a while for the chewing to present a serious structural problem, it also takes a while to notice the damage in the first place.
Insulation Damage
Squirrels remove insulation and destroy it as they chew around. Sometimes they use it to add to their nests, sometimes they just play with it. No matter why, when squirrels remove insulation from your loft, you are going to start noticing that your home won’t retain a good temperature. You will have to replace the insulation along with completing any other repairs that your home requires, but make sure not to do DIY pest control.
No matter how cute the squirrels are, do not let them stay in your loft and get effective rodent control. The damage and health concerns that they pose can be quite serious. Take steps to remove a squirrel problem quickly. One of the best steps that you can take is to hire a professional. Professionals will not only remove the pests humanely, they will help you to determine the extent of your problem. They will also advise you regarding pest-proofing.