How To Get A Squirrel Out Of Your Roof

Here s how to drive out noisy squirrels from your loft the humane way.

How to get a squirrel out of your roof.

If you want to put an end to your squirrel problem don. They will chew up your wood wires pipes ducts etc. Squirrel trapped in the chimney. And if they re in the attic read my get squirrels out of the attic information or signs you have squirrels in the attic.

Remain calm and assess the situation. The harder it is for squirrels to get to your roof the harder it will be for them to cause damage. The chewing on wire can cause an electrical or fire hazard. Squirrels scrambling all over your roof can be noisy and distracting.

Make loud noises at the fireplace to scare the squirrel up the chimney and encourage it back out to the roof. You can also use tree guards or baffles to keep squirrels out of your trees. Get rid of squirrels most of the time squirrels are completely benign but in some situations they can cause considerable damage. Roof shingles doors and grilles.

To get rid of squirrels in the attic try soaking a rag in ammonia and placing it in your attic which may force the squirrels to leave because of the strong smell. Guards and baffles make it more difficult for a squirrel to climb up a tree because their claws can t get traction. You can also set up bright lights in your attic since squirrels prefer to nest in places that are dark. There is also a risk of the squirrels gnawing at your home especially if it is made of timber or another relatively soft material.

Squirrels may eventually gain access to your house from the roof and set up home in your attic or chimney. You may find hard to believe this but the squirrel is much more afraid of you than you are of it. You can also carefully attach a long thick rope at least 3 4 inch thickness to the top of the chimney and drop it down. Since the animal will be nervous try to keep you cool to avoid being bitten as.