Commercial buildings present the following unique ways for squirrels to gain entry.
Just like a residential home, commercial buildings can have holes, cracks, and openings in their exteriors that nuisance squirrels can dig into. Squirrels have very tough teeth and claws that can help them enlarge these openings or even create their own holes in roofs or drywall. Gutters also provide a perfect hiding and nesting place that conceals the creatures while they dig into your building.
Beautiful landscaping makes a good impression of your business. However, overgrown tree branches that reach your building can provide squirrels a bridge to your property.
Large dumpsters with leftover foods can draw squirrels to your building. They can also climb into elevator shafts, nest in the rafters, get stranded on a tall roof, or even set up shop in a below-ground parking garage.
Sealing holes in the summer months — when the critters are less likely to be inside — will secure your commercial building for when the cold weather returns and squirrels begin looking for a place to nest. Securing vents with galvanized steel is recommended since steel mesh and wiring are easy to chew.
Trimming long tree limbs will help keep squirrels from scurrying into your building. And, you can prevent nesting by cleaning out your gutters and applying gutter guards.
To deter squirrels, you can spray chemical squirrel repellents around your property, plant non-edible flowers like marigolds, geraniums, and hyacinth around your business’ perimeter, or activate motion sensor sprinklers overnight. However, such deterrents only offer temporary solutions to a recurring squirrel problem.
To keep squirrels away from your place of business for good, you’ll need professional squirrel removal services. At Critter Control® of Orlando, our highly trained and certified technicians will quickly and safely remove any pesky critters from your property and keep them from returning. To schedule an inspection and receive a free squirrel removal estimate, call us today at 407-295-7194.
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