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Squirrel Removal near Woodruff Place

Squirrel Removal near Woodruff Place
 Gray and fox squirrels are the two species most commonly found throughout Indianapolis. These rodents frequently get into homes through loose boards or holes in roofing. Inside, a squirrels may chew on wires and wood trim, damage houses and belongings. Squirrels create many problems in Indianapolis, including the spread of fleas and ticks.

Squirrel Activity in Indianapolis

Squirrels enter attics for a variety of reasons. During the spring and fall, squirrels look for safe places to give birth and rear their young. They breed two times per year and have average litters of about three pups. Within eight to twelve weeks, these pups are weaned and independent. New home construction in Indianapolis disrupts natural habitats and can drive critters to find new places to live like attics, garages, and crawlspaces. 

Squirrels in Woodruff Place

A homeowner in Woodruff Place started to notice more squirrels around their property. It is not uncommon to see squirrels activity to increase during the fall. Squirrels do not hibernate so they hoard nuts and grains to survive the cold Indiana winters.

Squirrel on the Roof


Not only can squirrels climb, but also they can jump three to five feet vertically and seven feet horizontally. So they can easily can access to your roof.

Squirrels on your roof can damage it sometimes requiring expensive roof repair. Squirrels running across your roof can damage roof shingles. Gutters provide nesting materials which can lead to drainage problems. Once they have access to your roof, squirrels only need a gap of 1.5 inches to gain entry through the roof. We find squirrel entry holes along fascia boards, on soffits, and through roof vents. 

In this case, this Woodruff Place squirrel got into the attic and started building a nest. The nest included sticks, leaves, and cardboard form inside the attic. 

Squirrel Trapping

We used a cage trap in conjunction with an excluder. It is a one-way door that allows the squirrel to exit but prevents the return. Squirrel trapping solves the immediate squirrel infestation. Your home has already been shown to provide ample resources for squirrels. Without exlusion, you are still at risk for future squirrel infestations.

Once the critter was removed, we installed exclusions. The squirrel gnawed its way through a gable vent. We installed a screen for future squirrel control. 


 Photos and insights provide by Hannah Fisher, wildlife sales consultant. 

 

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Anett B.
5/8/2023
Brandon was out to please and make out lives easier with out bat situation. Above and beyond of the call of duty and got the job done. Thank you!
Celia G
3/9/2023
Bat removal. Very knowledgeable and dedicated.
Emily G.
9/1/2022
BAT POOP CLEAN-UP AND PREVENTION! Bat guano removed from gables. No bats found in attic, so put new screens on all gable vents, as one screen was close to breaking and then bats may have gotten in! Great work in Tulsa!
Jerry M.
10/14/2021
Squirrels and chipmunks were in our attic. So we called Critter Control to do an inspection. Their representative climbed all over our very steep roof and found several places where squirrels had entered our attic.

Upon inspection of the attic, evidence of bats was also found. The Critter Control team came on time to completely caulk the entire perimeter of the house and create an exit strategy for the squirrels and bats.

Because bat droppings can cause histoplasmosis, this also required total removal and replacement of our attic insulation and sanitizing the space. Not a small job in a 1,300 sq. ft. attic! While Critter Control’s cost was high, our homeowners insurance covered most of it. Everyone representing Critter Control was professional, courteous and timely. I would highly recommend them to anyone who thinks they might have unwelcome guests living in their attic
Vincent S.
10/30/2020
On recommendations from a nearby pest control company, I called Critter Control for suspicious bat droppings.

Madison came out the same day to do an inspection. She was knowledgeable, thorough, and highly professional. She examined the ‘matter’ that had been scattered on my threshold and thought it was foliage. But she then asked to go up to my attic space where the bats could be roosting. She had to walk up 3 flights of stairs with a heavy ladder. She again spent some time searching all the nooks and crannies and found nothing.

She seemed so interested in her craft, it was truly inspiring to see! She reassured me and is writing up a prevention strategy for my appraisal. She charged me NOTHING!! I am so impressed. We need more Madisons in this world!

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Sonia-Maria R.
9/3/2020
We noticed droppings on our brand new deck - we were given their number from our contractor. They came the next day. Brian looked at it and said - yeah, bats!! He then checked every area in our attic and he explained exactly what needed to be done.

He found evidence of a mice infestation, provided a referral and they are helping us as well. Great service, very informative, very professional! We are very satisfied and would recommend them to anyone who has any issues with any critters!

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