How to Get Rid of Squirrels in the Attic
Soak a rag in ammonia and place it near the squirrels' nesting spot.. Turn on bright lights in your attic.. Disturb the squirrels with a loud radio placed in your attic.
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Soak a rag in ammonia and place it near the squirrels' nesting spot.
Soak a rag in ammonia and place it near the squirrels' nesting spot.
Turn on bright lights in your attic.
Turn on bright lights in your attic.
Disturb the squirrels with a loud radio placed in your attic.
Disturb the squirrels with a loud radio placed in your attic.
Use a commercial squirrel repellent for an easy option.
Use a commercial squirrel repellent for an easy option.
Avoid using mothballs, as they can be toxic to humans and pets.
Avoid using mothballs, as they can be toxic to humans and pets.
Place a squirrel trap near the entry point or where the squirrel is active.
Place a squirrel trap near the entry point or where the squirrel is active.
Bait the trap with peanuts or peanut butter.
Bait the trap with peanuts or peanut butter.
Remove a live squirrel from your home and release it.
Remove a live squirrel from your home and release it.
Dispose of a dead squirrel in your trap.
Dispose of a dead squirrel in your trap.
Reset your trap if more squirrels remain.
Reset your trap if more squirrels remain.
Hire a professional if you have trouble removing the squirrels.
Hire a professional if you have trouble removing the squirrels.
Cut tree branches
Cut tree branches
Repair any holes in the exterior of your home.
Repair any holes in the exterior of your home.
Cover air intake and exhaust vents with a mesh screen.
Cover air intake and exhaust vents with a mesh screen.
Apply seals around electrical wiring and plumbing fixtures so squirrels can't en
Apply seals around electrical wiring and plumbing fixtures so squirrels can't enter.
Put a chimney cap or wire mesh over your chimney.
Put a chimney cap or wire mesh over your chimney.
Create a one-way exit hole if you think squirrels remain.
Create a one-way exit hole if you think squirrels remain.
Bait the end of the tunnel if you want to speed up the process.
Bait the end of the tunnel if you want to speed up the process.
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