Squirrels

Squirrels are nimble, bushy rodents found all over the world with more than 200 species. Squirrels are particularly active during the summer, fall and spring. Since they mate twice a year, they can cause problems when they make their way into our homes to nest. Squirrel removal is essential so that you avoid any potential damage to your home.

Squirrels

Squirrels, though cute and fuzzy, can cause serious damage to the wiring in your home or business. Untreated, un-removed squirrels can quickly strip the wire, in your attic, down to the copper.

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Overview

Scientific Name:

Sciuridae

Color:
Various shades of grey or black in colour

Weight:
1-1.5lbs (0.45-0.68kg)

Length:
15-20in (38.1-50.8cm)

Tail Length:
Extra 6-9.5in (15.24-24.13cm)

Body:
Squirrels have slender, lanky bodies with flexible ankle joints that can be rotated allowing them to descend trees headfirst

Ears:
Squirrels ears come in different sizes and colours. They have excellent hearing, specifically, tree squirrels hear lower frequencies better while ground squirrel are better with higher frequencies

Eyes:
Squirrels have good daylight eyesight with great focal eyesight and their peripheral being just as sharp. They can see above and next to them without moving their heads

Lifespan:
Squirrels can live anywhere between 5 to 10 years

Droppings:
Most of the time, squirrel droppings will be found at the base of trees where they are nesting or under bird feeders. Squirrel droppings are a fertile breeding ground for many diseases