Squirrels may eventually gain access to your house from the roof and set up home in your attic or chimney.
Squirrel deterrent wood shingle roof.
To keep squirrels at bay many homeowners resort to homemade repellents.
Squirrel damage to homes includes chewed up decking shingles and fascia boards in your roof as they retreat to the dry warmth of your attic.
They need to file their teeth down.
This prevents squirrels from jumping from the tree to your roof where they can chew at the siding to enter.
How to stop squirrels from getting in the roof.
Squirrels like to chew on your wood siding because their teeth are constantly growing.
Squirrels can look awfully cute with their fluffy tails and stuffed cheeks but these little creatures can create a mess of problems for your home.
But they lose their appeal when they.
Squirrels scrambling all over your roof can be noisy and distracting.
Squirrels will often cross roofs without causing any problems.
They are only considered threats if they stop to chew on electrical wiring or somehow enter your house.
If you consistently hear scuffling overhead you could have squirrels nesting in your roof or chimney.
Cut tree limbs back to allow at least 6 to 8 feet between the tree and your home.