![]() ![]() ![]() Their urine will leave odors and cause damage to ceilings and insulation, while they chew holes in roofs, siding and fascia.īird lovers everywhere know that squirrels can destroy feeders and make a mess of your birdwatching and feeding area. Squirrels love to chew on the insulation around electrical wires, leaving them frayed, which is a major fire hazard. They’ve even been known to crawl down chimneys where they either get stuck and die, or enter the house and wreak havoc.Īs messy as a nesting squirrel can be, the biggest threat from a home invasion is the possibility of a fire. Squirrels will establish nests in attics, garages and storage spaces. Destructive guestsĪlthough squirrels typically nest in trees, many homeowners have found that given the opportunity, squirrels love to make their homes in attics and outbuildings. Love them or hate them, squirrels are so well-adapted to city life that they are often the only wild mammal that people in urban areas ever encounter. Some folks go out of their way to attract and feed squirrels, while others - those who have had bad experiences with them in the past - couldn’t care less if they ever see another bushy-tailed rodent in their life. ![]() Ask a variety of people for their opinion on squirrels, you will likely receive a variety of responses. ![]()
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