Squirrels and raccoons can pose various problems when they encroach on your property. They can damage structures, create unsanitary conditions, and even pose health risks. To protect your home, it’s essential to implement effective wildlife control measures. Here are some strategies to keep wild animals away from your home.
Secure Your Home’s Exterior
One of the first steps in wildlife pest control is to secure your home’s exterior. Inspect your home for potential entry points, such as gaps around windows, doors, vents, and roofing. Use materials like steel mesh, caulk, or expanding foam to seal these openings. Ensuring your home is well-sealed can prevent animals from finding a way inside.
Maintain Your Yard
Keeping a clean and well-maintained yard can significantly reduce the attractiveness of your property to animals. Regularly mow your lawn, trim shrubs and trees, and remove any piles of debris or wood. This helps eliminate potential hiding spots and nesting areas for wildlife.
Remove Food Sources
Animals are often attracted to homes in search of food—secure trash bins with tight-fitting lids to minimize this attraction and avoid leaving pet food outside. If you have a garden, consider using fencing or netting to protect your plants from foraging animals. Bird feeders should be placed away from your home to prevent spillage from attracting unwanted visitors.
Use Repellents
Various repellents are available to deter animals from your property. Natural repellents such as peppermint oil, garlic, or vinegar can create unpleasant scents for animals. Commercial repellents designed explicitly for wildlife pest control can also be effective. Spraying these repellents around your yard can help keep animals at bay.
Humane Trapping and Animal Removal
If you already have a wildlife problem, humane trapping and animal removal may be necessary. Contact a professional wildlife control service like WEBBCON Wildlife Removal to safely and ethically remove the animals from your property. Professional services can also provide exclusion techniques to prevent future intrusions.
Implementing these measures can significantly reduce the chances of animals invading your home. From securing your home’s exterior to maintaining a clean yard and using repellents, these steps are essential in effective wildlife control. At WEBBCON Wildlife Removal, we specialize in humane and effective wildlife control solutions for squirrels, flying squirrels, and raccoons. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch services to keep your home safe and secure. If you’re ready to take back your home, call us today to schedule an inspection, and let’s get those critters back to where they belong.