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What to Do If a Squirrel is in Your House
Squirrels often live in attics and walls. If you suspect that you have a squirrel infestation, you should catch the animal and release it outside. However, squirrels can be very sneaky, and they will try to sneak into your kitchen to steal food. If you do catch a squirrel, you should make sure to remove the animal’s food supply. If you think the squirrel has built a nest in your attic, you should remove the cap from the chimney and exhaust fan.
Once you find the animal, the next step is to locate the hiding place. Squirrels prefer small, dark areas, which is why they like to hide. To find their hiding places, close the holes. Using binoculars, you can monitor the area from a lawn chair. Alternatively, you can use caulk or foam sealant to plug any gaps in the attic and basement.
Getting Rid Of Squirrels
The best way to get rid of a squirrel is to remove its hiding place. If the squirrel lives in a hollow attic, close the window and door, and use a rag soaked in apple cider vinegar to repel the animal. Squirrels prefer the darkness and small spaces, so closing their hiding places will not cause any problems. If you can’t get rid of the animal by doing these things, you can try trapping it.
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The best way to prevent a squirrel from entering your house is to keep it indoors. This can be done by blocking the squirrel’s access to doors and windows. Squirrels can squeeze through any opening, so you can keep them confined to certain rooms. You can also simulate the presence of a natural predator by covering one window with a rag.
Squirrels can enter your house through an open door or through a chimney. If you do find a squirrel in your house, it will be very difficult to get rid of it with the right method. If you want to keep the animal away from your home, try placing it in another room and making the squirrel feel as though he’s an enemy.
Conclusion
Keeping the animal in a closed room is a great way to get rid of the problem. It can eat your trash and other things in your home, so you can’t blame them for trying to scavenge your food. It may even be able to sniff out soy oil in the wire insulation. In addition to food, squirrels will also eat trees and wood. They can even eat food from your garage fridge. In the kitchen, they can chew through thick plastic and other items, so don’t forget to remove them.

Jessica Watson is a PHD holder from the University of Washington. She studied behavior and interaction between squirrels and has presented her research in several wildlife conferences including TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg.