Grey Squirrel Habits – Did you Know?

Grey Squirrels like to use the same trails over and over which helps them move rapidly through the trees.

During the mating season which is twice a year, winter and summer, you may see more activity and chasing than usual. You may notice noisy chases through the tree tops in late January or February and again in late June or July. Following pregnancy, which lasts for 45 days, the litter of 3 to 5 young is born.

When gray squirrels bury a nut, they dig a hole that is about 3 to 4 inches deep, put the nut inside of it, push it down whit their nose. Then they pull the soil over it with their front paws. Later, when they want to retrieve the nut, they return to the general area where it was buried and try to locate it by the smell of a nut or by squirrels' own scent left behind when they pushed a nut with their nose.

Squirrels don't remember where they hide every nut and often come across nuts buried by other squirrels if they happen to be in the same general location the squirrels search.

During warmer season grey squirrels are most active in the morning and the evening, avoiding the worst heat of the day. They do not hibernate during clod months. They produce a variety of noises, including a mouse-like squeaking or a chatter.

Squirrels in Your House or Attic

Most of us think squirrels are very cute... when you watch them outside. But you probably will not feel the same way once they decide to make themselves comfortable in your house walls, attic, etc.

As winter comes and the temperature outside drops, this highly energetic creatures often leave their tree houses and move into yours. For some strange reason squirrels love the attics of the houses. Once inside, they will make a lot of noise and chew on just about anything they can find: insulation, wiring, wood, etc.

What should you do if you suspect a squirrel moved in with you?

One of the most important things you need to know is the longer they stay at your house, the more difficult it will be to get rid of them. You need to act fast.

In case of emergency - you are face to face with a squirrel in one of your rooms - don’t panic. Close all windows and door (don’t forget the curtains). At this point you have them trapped. Decide how they will exit your house. The best choice is usually an open window. Then leave the room and close the door behind you. The squirrel will leave the house through the exit you provided. Call AtOnce Wildlife Solutions at 443-562-9509 as soon as possible. We provide the same day service.

Once your house is free of squirrels, there are some steps you can take from having it happen again.

Note any of their entry points.

Call us if you find some. We will do all necessary exclusion work to prevent re-entry.

If you have a chimney, make sure there’s a trap/guard installed.

Never feed the squirrels.

Actually, it is not recommended to feed any wildlife, including the birds, as squirrels love to feast on bird food. So watch them, enjoy them, but don't feed. The food they will find on their own will be better for them anyway.

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