Squirrels

  • Squirrel facts

    • Squirrels are members of the Sciuridae family.
    • There are 2 species of squirrel in the UK.
      • Red squirrels – are native to the UK, and are protected; it is estimated that only 140,000 red squirrels are left in Britain; they are not considered a pest species.
      • Grey squirrels – were introduced to the UK from America in 1876, and have since become a population of 2.5 million; grey squirrels are thought to out-compete red squirrels.
    • Grey squirrels can be considered a pest when they:
      • pose a threat to endangered red squirrel populations and other wildlife
      • cause damage to woodland, property or food.
    • Grey squirrels strip bark from trees to access the sap- filled layers; if the tree is ‘ringed’, it will die.
      • They also eat song bird eggs, fledglings, bulbs and seeds.
    • Squirrels live in nest-like structures called ‘drays’.
      • If they choose to nest in your home, grey squirrels can cause huge amounts of damage.
      • They can ball-up whole lofts of insulation and, being rodents, will gnaw on beams and other structures to keep their teeth razor sharp.
  • What you can do

    • Squirrels are attracted by food.
      • lear up fallen fruit from trees.
      • Keep bird feeders secure.
    • Regularly maintain facias and soffit boards.
      • Thatched rooves in particular should be regularly checked for potential entry points.
  • If you have a squirrel problem, we will...

    • Identify where and how squirrels are causing you a problem.
    • This will determine the course of action, which may include a combination of:
      • trapping and/or baiting
      • population control
      • dray removal.
    • If relevant, we will offer proofing to help prevent squirrels re-entering your property.
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