Professional removal of the squirrels is a key step in ensuring the safety of your home but prevention in the long term that keeps the squirrels at bay is what actually makes the difference between the problem coming back or not. Squirrels are stubborn and clever creatures that keep safe nest places and places where food is located in mind. Unless the conditions which were a stimulus to the first, there is a great likelihood that they will strive to return–or that other squirrels will be brought in to replace them. Prevention is aimed at rendering your home less attractive and less accessible as time goes by.
Isolate Access points and Strengthen Areas of Weakness
Sealing all the possible entrances is the most important thing to do after getting rid of the squirrels. The small holes in the soffits, roofline, vents, and fascia boards can be squeezed by the squirrels. The even minor openings can undergo future access. The areas reinforced with hard materials like metal flashing or wildlife-grade mesh are used to prevent chewing and re-entry. Inspections of your roof and outside walls regularly will bring the wear and tear to a point that does not create an exposure to old access routes.
Eliminate Extraneous Trees and Enhance Roof Access
Trees, branches, utility lines located close to your roof are also usually used by the squirrels as highways. The fact that tree branches are trimmed to be some feet away from the house also makes them more inaccessible. This easy measure contributes significantly to the success of the quest to eradicate squirrels over time. Maintaining a clear roofline does not encourage the squirrels to jump on the shingles, vents and eaves and create havoc which they can cause and find places to nest.
Food Security Resources Around Your Home
Food availability is one of the factors which force the squirrels to revert to residential areas. Bird feeders, pet food, fallen fruit and unclosed garbage cans can attract wildlife. After the removal of the squirrels, make sure that there is a small food supply or the food is in capped containers. In case you like feeding birds, the feeders should be distant to the house and preferable to the type that does not attract the squirrels such that the temptation will not occur near the roof and attic.
Keep Attic and Vent Protection
One of the best places where the squirrels like to be is your attic because it is warm and has shelter along with insulation. Reinforced vent covers and chimney caps are an additional source of protection. Adequate ventilation of attics with closed openings is appropriate to ensure that air enters but animals are locked out. Such preventive improvements are particularly necessary after the removal of the squirrels, because the latter tend to go back to the known nesting spots.
Arrange Periodic Inspections of the House
Prevention on a long-term basis is based on continuity. The timely check of your roof, attic and exterior should be scheduled on a regular basis to identify minor matters before they become entry points. The signs of chewing, nesting, or structural weakness can be detected at the early stage by professional inspections. Regular repairs are used to make sure that your investment in squirrel removal keeps on paying off over the years.
Lessen Nesting Attractiveness in the Home
It is important to remove ancient nesting materials and repair insulation following the removal of the squirrels. Restored areas are also less vulnerable to wildlife and lower lingering scents that could encourage wildlife to return. Encasing and fixing attics is also an effective way of improving energy efficiency both as a preventive approach and as a long-term source of home comfort.
Proactive Strategy to sustainable outcomes
Removal of squirrels is not a successful process with the disappearance of the animals but one that continues with prevention, maintenance and awareness. Sealing of the points of entry, food management, and keeping your property clean would significantly decrease the future chances of infestations. Proactive guardians your home, brings down the cost of repair and gives you permanent peace of mind.