Rotherham Squirrel Control

Squirrels are a widespread woodland rodent in the UK. There are two main varieties present in the UK, the grey squirrel and the red squirrel. The red squirrel is a indigenous species and is also protected by law as its numbers in the United Kingdom are incredibly low. The grey squirrel is a non-native species which is regarded as the reason for the drop in numbers of the red squirrel as it threatens their territory and food sources. Grey squirrels are considered to be pests and can cause problems if they nest inside homes or other properties.

Squirrels can be managed by many different pest control methods. Either live catch or snap traps can be utilised, although it is illegal to release any caught grey squirrels because they are pests and may damage the local environment. Any trapped live grey squirrels must be killed humanely. These traps must be placed in such a way as not to cause harm to other wildlife. The most effective way to deal with a squirrel infestation in your house is to block their access, although this must be done carefully to ensure no young squirrels are trapped in a nest.

Expert pest control companies will be able to survey the location and perform a pest control program which will not harm any other species in an area. They will also be able to inform you of the most effective way to stop any access routes that the squirrels are using to enter your house.