pepe Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 We have a squirrel in our loft its been visiting for the last 2 days, usually around this time of day, Ive been on websites sugesting various things to deter it, we can't get up to the roof from the outside yet, as we don't have a long enough ladder, to block off the entrance hole. Any of you had any problems? If so what did you do? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I haven't had a problem but a friend did, she got a squirrel trap (sorry I don't know where from but I think it was the council) unfortunately the squirrel didn't take the hint for a while but it was eventually removed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Ooo! not sure about a trap, they say moth balls, deter them, or leave a light on or radio on, goodness, it will never leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I should have said it was a humane trap they then set it free far away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Get rid of it! They fill the whole loft with debris, and will attack anyone who tries to enter. My parents had one years ago and had to call in a man with a trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Rentokill They can do UNTOLD damage if you trap them inside when trying to block up the holes They will also work the holes back open if you trap them outside. Mum had them in her loft when she was trying to sell the house and I lost count of the times she tried to get shot of them because she didnt' want to kill them 2 days after rentokill had been there were no more squirrels. They are not cute and fluffy they are vermin. If they are grey squirrels they are not even natives - and it's unlikely they would be red squirrels as the grey insurgents have killed them all off. Call pest control - pay the money and no more problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 (edited) we have lots of squirels in this village and I was convinced we had one in the loft.. but no evidence of one.. I love squirrels I have to admit, although as house guests I think I would change my mind. Edited October 25, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 My neighbour had to replace the rafters as the squirrels had nibbled the bases away and caused the roof to become structurally unsafe. I wouldn't hang about. I'd get an expert in as soon as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I should have said it was a humane trap they then set it free far away! I read that this is illegal I think it could find it's way back, unless it was really far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 My DH, aka Elmer Fudd could pay you a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Oh my gosh Did'nt realise they could be so bad My hubby went in loft today, no sign of mr squirrel, he put moth balls up there, as we read that the scent would put it off, its not been back today, trouble is, we keep getting moth ball smell, reminds me of my Grandma but Ive heard that moth balls are toxic, if so why are they still used, Im worried now and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I could lend you our cats. We had another dead squirrel on the sofa this morning. The second one on about as many weeks! I do feel sorry for our cats. They must think we are torturing them with the hamsters and now the chickens! Having said that, the first squirrel was caught before we had the chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I could lend you our cats. We had another dead squirrel on the sofa this morning. The second one on about as many weeks! it must have been watching the new series of Top Gear and was bored to death !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I could lend you our cats. We had another dead squirrel on the sofa this morning. The second one on about as many weeks! it must have been watching the new series of Top Gear and was bored to death !! Or it died from sheer excitement at it's impending return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Have'nt seen Mr squirrel for a couple of days, but we have a chap coming tomorrow to block off the hole in the roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 HFW has a way of disposing of squirrels apparrently make a very good stew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I heard that too funnily enough - don't fancy it much though! Serve with nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Grey squirrels - they're just rats with good PR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Have'nt seen Mr squirrel for a couple of days, but we have a chap coming tomorrow to block off the hole in the roof! You have to be REALLY careful with this - if you block the hole and the squirrel is hiding inside then it will wreck your house. Mum had people block the hole into her roof about FOUR TIMES. She spent good money on this. The squirrel just found it's way back in by scrabbling open the hole again. She wishes she called Rentokil in the first place and not as the last resort. She didn't like the idea of killing one but you are not supposed to trap them and they made her house unsalable - luckily they DIDN'T do any damage. If she had the same problem again she wouldn't hesitate to call in Rentokil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I haven't had a problem but a friend did, she got a squirrel trap (sorry I don't know where from but I think it was the council) unfortunately the squirrel didn't take the hint for a while but it was eventually removed! Didn't Hugh FW say that it was illegal to trap a squirrel then let it go. If you trap it, you will have to eat it! Don't think I could stomach it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I have since spoken to my friend and she says that's what happened, but I have my doubts as her partner did this while she was on holiday Perhaps that's just what he told her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
