{"id":2733,"date":"2014-12-19T03:00:22","date_gmt":"2014-12-19T08:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/?p=2733"},"modified":"2014-12-03T12:22:33","modified_gmt":"2014-12-03T17:22:33","slug":"how-to-make-your-home-less-attractive-to-squirrels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/19\/how-to-make-your-home-less-attractive-to-squirrels\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Home Less Attractive to Squirrels"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_2739\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2739\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/MP9004225441.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2739\" src=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/MP9004225441-200x133.jpg\" alt=\"Make Your Home Less Inviting to Squirrels\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.allisonpest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/MP9004225441-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/new.allisonpest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/MP9004225441-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.allisonpest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/MP9004225441.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make Your Home Less Inviting to Squirrels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With the cold weather settling in, the last thing you want is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/03\/five-interesting-facts-about-squirrels-in-your-attic\/\">squirrels taking up residence in your attic<\/a>. As your NJ squirrel control specialists, we&#8217;d like to offer you a few tips on how to keep those pesky critters out of your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip #1: Repair any holes<\/strong> &#8211; If your home or garage has holes in the walls or in the roof, they&#8217;re inviting unwanted squirrels inside. Make sure you do a thorough inspection, and you might even consider hiring a roofer to inspect your roof for you. If you find holes, seal them up right away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip #2: Keep tree branches trimmed<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/19\/squirrel-prevention-tips\/\">Squirrels<\/a> can jump pretty far, and if you have trees next to your house, it&#8217;s important to trim the branches regularly. Experts indicate that a distance of at least six feet is usually sufficient. For larger trees, it&#8217;s a good idea to hire a tree service to trim the branches for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip #3: Avoid using bird feeders<\/strong> &#8211; Many homeowners don&#8217;t realize that squirrels enjoy the bird seed they put in their bird feeders. It&#8217;s smart to rid your yard of them to deter squirrels, or you could pick an alternative kind of bird seed that squirrels really don&#8217;t like.<\/p>\n<p>By making these changes, you just might make it through the winter squirrel-free. If you do need NJ squirrel control services, the experts at Allison Pest Control are available. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/contact-us.php\">Contact us<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8217;d like to offer you a few tips on how to keep those pesky critters out of your home. 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