Squirrel Problems?

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Squirrel Problems

The Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) has been resident in the UK since being released in the 1870’s. It was seen as a fashionable addition to country estates. As the Grey Squirrel is larger than the UK’s indigenous smaller Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), it has pushed it in to a few small pockets around the country. Populations of the grey is estimated at 2,500,000 across the UK, it is thought that Red Squirrels number only around 10,000 -15,000. Squirrel problems are damage to flora and fauna and property. Squirrel Facts:

The Red Squirrel is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The Grey Squirrel is regarded as an invasive non-native species, so can be killed by shooting or trapping.
It is an offence, to release a cage trapped squirrel back in to the wild.

Having Grey squirrels around you home or work can be unpleasant, as they have the potential to damage property, health and hygiene.

Excellent at gnawing wood, so can access a roof space
Chew loft insulation
Drown in water tanks
Chew cables & pipes

Squirrel Problems – Electrical Safety

Squirrels love to chew, this include live cables!
House fires have been blamed on squirrels chewing through cables Read it HERE.
See images (right) of squirrel damage and burns
Do not leave a Squirrel in your roof.

How Can we help?

A qualified BTP technician will attend you home or site and survey the problem
Once the issues have been looked at, we can offer advice on a solution
It may be a simple DIY fix you can carry out
It may require specialist work from us, such as trapping & removal
Exclusion works such as blocking up holes or cleaning may be required
A costs are agreed before work commences, so you know what to expect

The Cost:

Depending on size of property and number of squirrels:

Treatments start at: £60.00 (Inc VAT)

Squirrel Problems?

01525 863 951