Squirrels are furry, little creatures roaming parks, forests, and sometimes an occupied home. People feed and try to pet them, yet they are still considered wild animals. And while they may seem good candidates as pets, they should be kept out of the house.
Let them find their way especially when they’re stuck in a room where humans stay. They wouldn’t want to build their home near human activity. The best thing to do is make it easy for the squirrels to find their way out. All house pets must be removed from the area of hiding of the squirrels. Doors that lead to other parts of the house should be shut, and doors and windows that lead outside must be opened.
Try the blanket approach. Once a squirrel is covered and unable to roam, wear heavy gloves and secure a blanket to do the trick. Carefully and slowly approach the squirrel, then immediately drop the blanket on it. Roll it up, but not too tight or too loose. Avoid pushing too hard so as to not hurt it.
If there are baby squirrels in the attic, wait for them to grow before evicting them. When adult squirrels find it hard to leave a house, it’s possible that they have built a home in the attic for their babies. There’s a chance for them to roam around and leave once the babies have grown enough to follow their mother. If this doesn’t happen, it’s best to ask for help from professionals who can find a new home for the family.
Baystate Wildlife provides services for the removal of bats, skunk, squirrel, and raccoons from houses. The company follows an extensive process which locates both present and future entry points, and seals these to prevent wild animals from re-entering. For more reads on wildlife removal, visit this page.
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