Squirrel (Grey & Red)
Grey and red squirrels enter attics and walls of Montreal and Laval homes to nest. They gnaw on insulation, wood and electrical wires.
Identification sheet
Health risks
Major fire risk from their chewing of electrical wires. They can transmit leptospirosis and host fleas and ticks.
Signs of infestation
- Running noises in the attic morning and late afternoon
- Gnaw marks on roof edges
- Small oval droppings (8 to 12 mm) in the attic
- Nest materials (leaves, branches) piled in corners
- Roughly 5 cm holes in soffits or shingles
Prevention tips
- Inspect and repair soffits and roof edges every fall
- Trim trees to at least 2 m from the roof
- Install metal screens on vents
- Block access to bird feeders near the house
- Do not leave nuts or seeds accessible
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