How Commercial Businesses are Susceptible to Squirrel Infestations

Commonly found in urban environments, squirrels are not afraid of people and often push the boundaries of where they belong. While squirrels in homes are a regular problem, it’s an oversight for businesses to think their building can’t become infested by squirrels, as well. Here are a few ways commercial businesses are vulnerable to squirrel infestations and how business owners can keep squirrels away.

3 Common Squirrel Entry Points into Commercial Buildings

Commercial buildings present the following unique ways for squirrels to gain entry.

1. Exposed openings

   Just like a residential home, commercial buildings can have holes, cracks, and openings in their exteriors that nuisance squirrels can dig into. Squirrels have very tough teeth and claws that can help them enlarge these openings or even create their own holes in roofs or drywall. Gutters also provide a perfect hiding and nesting place that conceals the creatures while they dig into your building.

2. Unmaintained vegetation

   Beautiful landscaping makes a good impression of your business. However, overgrown tree branches that reach your building can provide squirrels a bridge to your property.

3. Attractive access points

   Large dumpsters with leftover foods can draw squirrels to your building. They can also climb into elevator shafts, nest in the rafters, get stranded on a tall roof, or even set up shop in a below-ground parking garage.

3 Ways to Reduce Your Chances of a Squirrel Infestation

1. Secure Your Business

   Sealing holes in the summer months — when the critters are less likely to be inside — will secure your commercial building for when the cold weather returns and squirrels begin looking for a place to nest. Securing vents with galvanized steel is recommended since steel mesh and wiring are easy to chew.

2. Clean Around Your Business

   Trimming long tree limbs will help keep squirrels from scurrying into your building. And, you can prevent nesting by cleaning out your gutters and applying gutter guards.

3. Deter Squirrels from Your Business

   To deter squirrels, you can spray chemical squirrel repellents around your property, plant non-edible flowers like marigolds, geraniums, and hyacinth around your business’ perimeter, or activate motion sensor sprinklers overnight. However, such deterrents only offer temporary solutions to a recurring squirrel problem.

Reliable Commercial Squirrel Removal Services in Orlando

To keep squirrels away from your place of business for good, you’ll need professional squirrel removal services. At Critter Control® of Orlando, our highly trained and certified technicians will quickly and safely remove any pesky critters from your property and keep them from returning. To schedule an inspection and receive a free squirrel removal estimate, call us today at 407-295-7194.