Mothballs And Squirrels In The Attic

Yes squirrels and generally considered adorable but you must not under any circumstances let.

Mothballs and squirrels in the attic.

Cute as can be from a distance their presence in an attic ceiling or wall can be annoying or worse. Once squirrels take up residence in your attic they stake it off as their territory. Mother squirrels normally bear two litters per year and once they have built their nest in a safe place they are reluctant to move. When it comes to establishing residence squirrels are persistent.

You can also set up bright lights in your attic since squirrels prefer to nest in places that are dark. In large attics one end is will become nesting area and the opposite end the latrine. Under a porch stairs or in a cellar is also acceptable. When the squirrels have moved out it is important that any holes that are left in the attic are repaired.

To get rid of squirrels in the attic try soaking a rag in ammonia and placing it in your attic which may force the squirrels to leave because of the strong smell. Mothballs are normally placed in the attic to chase squirrels away. Even if you ve already tried making them leave by using mothballs or traps there is a better simpler way. If you ve got squirrels in your attic ceiling or crawlspace don t despair.

Squirrels are very territorial. Mothballs should be placed in an attic shed garage or basement. These are common areas where chipmunks and squirrels would enter the home or search for food. Mothballs can be placed in garbage bins and mailboxes if needed.

Since moth balls are so readily available they often get overused in homes that are experiencing all levels of pest problems. But don t be tempted to put moth balls in your attic even if it seems like there are a lot of squirrels to deal with. Moth balls get over used. Before we get to that however you need to be committed.

Do mothballs or ammonia help repel squirrels. That unmistakable odor of urine that is imbedded in your attic marks their territory. Replace these mothballs when their smell begins to fade every few weeks or so.