Allison Pest Control

Category: Squirrels

  • Can You Blast Sound and Get Rid of Rodents and Squirrels?

    Rodents are pests, and it can be difficult to keep them away from your home or garden. Poisons and traps work well, but they can be dangerous if you have pets or small children. There may be an effective way to keep squirrels and other rodents at bay that relies not on poisons and traps,…

  • How to Make Your Home Less Attractive to Squirrels

    With the cold weather settling in, the last thing you want is squirrels taking up residence in your attic. As your NJ squirrel control specialists, we’d like to offer you a few tips on how to keep those pesky critters out of your home. Tip #1: Repair any holes – If your home or garage…

  • Ground, Flying & Tree Squirrels – What’s the Difference?

    Squirrels are a diverse group of rodents. So diverse, in fact, many have difficulty distinguishing the various types. How knowledgeable are you on the squirrel species? There are 3 types of squirrels, classified by body form: Tree squirrels  The most common and commonly seen squirrel, tree squirrels are skilled climbers. They come in an array…

  • Squirrel Prevention Tips

    While you may enjoy watching the acrobatic antics of squirrels outside in your yard, squirrels that have invaded your home can pose a pesky problem. Preserve the amusement and avoid destruction and aggravation with these squirrel prevention tips… Squirrel prevention 101: As part of the rodent family, squirrels have to constantly gnaw to keep their…

  • Five Interesting Facts About Squirrels in Your Attic

    To a squirrel, your attic makes the perfect home, with warmth and security ideal for nesting and hibernation. Here are 5 intriguing facts about squirrels that help understand why they like your attic so much: Squirrels can bite with 22,000 pounds of pressure—enough to chew through plastic and aluminum. If squirrels cannot find a vulnerability…

  • In Your Attic, How Flying Squirrel Different Than Ground Squirrels?

    Has your home become a nesting ground for flying squirrels? These rodents differ from regular ground squirrels in many ways besides the fact that they can glide through the air. As nocturnal creatures, flying squirrels can quietly take over an attic and become quite the nuisance for households in New Jersey. Identifying Flying Squirrels in…