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Squirrels are a widespread woodland rodent in the United Kingdom. There are two main types that reside in the UK, the grey squirrel and the red squirrel. The red squirrel is a native species and is protected by law as its numbers in the UK are incredibly low. The grey squirrel is a non-native species which is considered to be responsible for the decrease in numbers of the red squirrel as it threatens their territory and food sources. Grey squirrels are viewed as pests and can cause problems if they nest inside homes or other buildings.
Squirrels can be controlled by many different pest control methods. Either live catch or snap traps can be used, although it is against the law to release any captured grey squirrels as they are pests and can damage the local environment. Any trapped live grey squirrels must be killed humanely. These traps must be set in such a way as not to cause harm to other wildlife. The most effective way to handle a squirrel infestation in your home is to block their access, although this must be performed carefully to ensure no young squirrels are trapped in a nest.
Experienced pest control companies will be able to survey the area and perform a pest control program which will not harm any other species in an area. They’ll also be able to give you advice on the best way to block any access routes that the squirrels are using to enter your home.
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