Squirrel Pest Control
Grey Squirrel Description
Grey squirrels are distinguished from red squirrels by their grey fur, larger size and smaller ears. They are solitary animals, with a highly sensitive sense of smell, sight and hearing. Grey Squirrels make nests that look very much like birds' nests, built from twigs and leaves. However, in a urban environment, they are known to make nests in roof spaces.
Grey Squirrel Breeding
Grey Squirrels have breed twice a year, giving birth to three or four at a time. The first litters are born in February/March, the second litters in June/July. The young are ready to leave the nest in August / September.
Squirrels as Pests
The Grey Squirrel can nest in wall cavities and in lofts. The squirrel may use roof insulation for nesting materials and chew valuables stored in the roof space. They have been known to chew electric cables, causing potential fire risks and damage roof joists, causing structural problems. The Grey squirrel is prevalent and is not protected in the UK.
Squirrel population management
They are so plentiful that the most effective squirrel pest control methods are shooting, trapping or poisoning.