Squirrels in the Attic

Squirrel Removal Pro Raleigh

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Squirrel Removal Pro Raleigh is a professional pest control company that provides nuisance squirrel removal services in Raleigh, NC. We humanely solve conflicts between people and squirrels, most commonly in the attics or walls of homes. We are a full-service nuisance wildlife control company servicing the greater Raleigh region. We provide both residential and commercial services, and are fully licensed and insured in North Carolina. In solving pest squirrel conflicts, we utilize a full array of services, from humane trapping and relocation, to squirrel prevention and damage repairs, to dead squirrell removal, attic cleanup, and more. We offer competitive pricing and the best service in Raleigh. Every situation is different, so give us a call at 919-926-0260 now to discuss your wild animal problem, and get a price quote over the phone. We answer our phones 24-7-365, work on weekends, and can usually schedule a same-day or next-day appointment to solve your squirrel problem!

About Squirrels: Appearance, Biology, Life Cycle, Habitat, Diet, Behavior
Squirrel is either a small or medium sized rodent that lives in forest and likes to ride on trees. Basically, squirrel has some specific types including ground squirrels, tree squirrels, marmots, chipmunks, prairie dogs and flying squirrels etc. This animal exists almost everywhere around the world.

Appearance:
Look of squirrels is prominent with big eyes, bushy tail and small size. They have smooth and silky fur, but it is small in size. Color of fur varies from specie to specie, while these animals are in several colors, but dark gray color is more common.

Biology:
Squirrels are rodents that have ample of categories, while they live at different places. They basically belong to Australia, America and Eurasia. There are 4 million squirrels just in America. Chipmunk, flying, ground, tree squirrels and marmots are more famous. A female squirrel may give birth up to seven or nine babies at a time.

Life Cycle:
There are different reports and surveys about total life span of squirrels. Basically, most of the research centers claim that squirrels have an average life cycle form six to eight years. However, there are some updated reports and surveys about life span of squirrels that claims that these mammals can live six to twelve years in wild life. It is also possible that they may live up to 20 years. Life span of squirrels in rural areas is bit shorter than in wild.

Habitat:
Most of squirrels like making their habitat with big leaves, while many use tree cavities to build their nest. They mostly like to live in woody areas and on trees, while many types of squirrels also like living at attic of your homes.

Diet:
Squirrels like to eat different types of dried, organic foods and some of vegetables and fruits. They often seek for;
• Sunflower seeds
• Acorns
• Berries
• Other tree nuts
• Fruits like apple
• Birdseed
• Mushrooms
• Walnuts etc.

Behavior:
Squirrels have different behaviors on grounds of weather conditions, their age and environment. Squirrels living in forest will keep hunting for foods and making more nests. Secondly, they become naughty in groups and at attic. Further, they stay in their habitats in intensive winter season.