Frequently Asked Questions: Squirrels
What damage can a squirrel cause in a house?
The squirrel gnaws on wood, electrical wires and ducts to maintain its incisors, which creates a risk of fire and costly breakage in the attic. It tears and compacts insulation to make a nest, reducing energy efficiency, and soils surfaces with urine and feces. Its food reserves can also attract other pests to the attic.
How to prevent a new squirrel intrusion after an intervention?
Prevention involves sealing accesses with gnawing resistant materials, installing screens on vents and maintaining damaged soffits and fascia. It is also useful to prune the branches that touch or overhang the roof, as they serve as a bridge for the squirrel. These measures, combined with regular inspections, significantly reduce the risk of re-intrusion in Brossard or Sainte-Julie.
Why do squirrels try to enter attics in Montérégie?
The attic provides a warm, dry and safe shelter for nesting and calving, especially in the spring and fall when the squirrel is preparing for breeding or stockpiling. The weak points of a roof, such as a damaged soffit or a non-mesh vent, become invitations. This is why the control of squirrels involves both preventive repairs and the removal of the animal.
Can a squirrel that has already left come back to the same place?
Yes, if the access is not properly sealed, the squirrel will remember a favourable nesting site and try to return to it, especially during the calf season. Pheromones and odours left behind can also attract new individuals to the same point of entry. Careful sealing and proper cleaning are therefore essential to prevent recurrence.
How much does squirrel control and prevention cost on the South Shore?
The price is established on the basis of an evaluation, depending on the extent of the damage, the number of accesses to be repaired, the complexity of the roof and the preventive measures to be put in place. Replacing soiled insulation or screen several vents affects the extent of the work. We give you a clear estimate after inspecting your building.
Do you offer a guarantee against the return of squirrels?
We aim for sustainable results on a case-by-case basis rather than an absolute guarantee, because squirrel pressure remains high in residential areas in the Montérégie. Quality sealing and preventive patching significantly reduce the risk of re-intrusion in one place. We tell you frankly which weak points to monitor and maintain over time.