Squirrels Jumping On Roof

An ingenious squirrel outsmarted a homeowner by leaping onto a squirrel proof bird feeder from her roof.

Squirrels jumping on roof.

Squirrels scrambling all over your roof can be noisy and distracting. Squirrels can really jump. Trim shrubbery so it doesn t touch your house. They can also jump from those tree onto the roof of your house and subsequently gain entrance to the attic.

Squirrels will often cross roofs without causing any problems. I know i sound retarded but it was 7 in the morning. Even if you have a squirrel proof bird feeder pole see the next tip if your feeder is placed near a tree squirrels can simply leap from. Squirrel is on the roof chewing on wooden trim like in the photo to the left.

Squirrels love to climb fruits trees and bird feeders. That s why it s so hard to keep them away from your birdfeeder or house. As you probably know squirrels are expert jumpers and climbers which means long tree limbs and branches are their greatest allies in reaching your roof. A squirrel jumping from my roof to a bush.

They are only considered threats if they stop to chew on electrical wiring or somehow enter your house. Squirrels can jump from a branch onto the roof and gain entry into your home. Squirrels can easily jump up to seven feet horizontally. To prevent this you must cut down or trim all trees near your house.

There is also a risk of the squirrels gnawing at your home especially if it is made of timber or another relatively soft material. On jan 07 2020 if you consistently hear scuffling overhead you could have squirrels nesting in your roof or chimney. They can grip many surfaces swivel their hind feet backward and pretty much go wherever they want. Footage shot in white plains new york on wednesday shows the squirrel planning his jump.

Move bird feeders well away from your house. Squirrels can access roofs from tree branches.