Hurricane Irma may have arrived at the wrong time for local squirrel populations. Many Florida residents have reported that they discovered nests of baby squirrels sprawled out on the ground after Irma made her exit. Heavy winds, fallen trees and broken branches undoubtedly contributed to the problem. You see, mama squirrels give birth to a litter of three or four baby squirrels twice a year. There are a number of wild animal species that produce litters of young’uns more than once a year, so hurricane season can really devastate vulnerable animal populations.

Squirrels are normally a prodigious nuisance wild animal species in Florida and most other states, but they are also a vital part of a vibrant ecosystem. Many wildlife species, including venomous and non-venomous snakes, rely on rodents for food. Nature has its way of adapting, so you can probably look forward to a bumper crop of baby squirrels next spring. In the meantime, try to appreciate the squirrels that managed to make it through the storm.

Squirrels Can Be Pests

Squirrels don’t cause too many problems unless they get into your home or business. It doesn’t take much of a hole, and the little buggers are smart and resourceful. In any case, you don’t want them in your home or business attic. Much like other wild animal species, squirrels have a tendency to destroy property and spread disease by contaminating insulation with mold producing feces and urine. You don’t want your family or employees to breathe that stuff.

Squirrels can work their way into HVAC systems and chew up wood framing, pipes and electric boxes. They can even cause fires by chewing away the insulation on your electrical wiring. If you hear scratching or scampering sounds coming from your attic, call an expert wildlife management company as soon as possible. The squirrels will be humanely removed and you’ll save a lot of money in the long run. A wild animal removal operator can also professionally seal your home or business so that you never have to deal with the problem again.

Well, Irma’s gone, but Florida is on the mend. The same thing can be said of your local squirrel population. The squirrels will come back stronger than ever, but remember, you don’t want them in your home or business. Rely on a professional wildlife removal company to keep your home or business safe and healthy.

For more information or a FREE ESTIMATE on any nuisance wildlife issue please call Nuisance Wildlife Removal, Inc. 1-866-263-WILD or (941)729-2103 and speak with a trusted professional. We would like to be your local expert and learn about your current situation. Call us now! We specialize in humane wildlife trapping and we take pride in using the most advanced technology which is the least invasive to you and your property.

Vast numbers of Florida residents abandoned their homes in an effort to avoid the flooding and fierce winds of Hurricane Irma. Meanwhile, thousands of wild animals were driven from their natural habitat and forced to take refuge in damaged homes, businesses and industrial facilities. Floridians are accustomed to dealing with wild animals such as armadillos, snakes, possums, birds, skunks, wild hogs, raccoons and rats. Tropical Florida provides an ideal environment for a diverse array of animal species.

Armadillos and wild boars will dig up your yard and garden. Snakes will slither into your attic and walls in search of the rats and mice that live in your home or business. Raccoons, bats and squirrels will contaminate your attic insulation with mold producing feces and urine. Raccoons and squirrels will even create a fire hazard by chewing away the insulation on your electrical wires. Wild animals are incredibly resourceful.

Well, no big deal, right? A professional wildlife management company has the expertise to get rid of the rats that attract the snakes, trap the armadillo that dug up your rose garden and move that raccoon or skunk to a more suitable location. A wild animal removal company can even professionally seal your home, business or industrial facility to keep those troublesome varmints outside where they belong. Still, things are somewhat different when residents abandon their homes and businesses to get away from a major hurricane.

Generally speaking, wild animals tend to steer clear of human beings. That’s why they lurk in attics, walls, basements, cupboards and behind major appliances like refrigerators and washing machines. They enjoy the creature comforts of your home or business, but they know their place. Things are a bit different, however, when wild animals take possession of an abandoned home.

Can You Believe it? They’re Back!

Actually, wild animals have an affinity for abandoned buildings. The Internet is loaded with pictures of wild animals that have taken over abandoned homes and businesses. Instead of being satisfied with the attic and walls of a home or business, a raccoon, a few rats and a couple of snakes can have the place to themselves, furniture and all. The humans are gone. What a deal. Here’s the point. Have your home or business inspected by a professional wildlife management company before you assume that the handiwork of Hurricane Irma is gone forever. You may have a few uninvited houseguests. Wild animals can be dangerous. They damage building materials, contaminate surfaces and spread disease. They actually thought that the place was theirs, lock stock and barrel, until you showed up!

For more information and a FREE INSPECTION/ESTIMATE in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota or surrounding areas, please Call 1-866-263-WILD or (941)729-2103. We are your expert for humane and technologically advanced mole trapping and removal.