The Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
Grey Squirrel treatments and why they are necessary.
Grey squirrel were introduced to the UK from the USA by Victorian gentry as they thought they would be good for hunting. But after their introduction very quickly established themselves as a pest species.
Grey squirrels have also driven our native red squirrels to all but a few pockets of land. The red squirrel is now trying to be encouraged to take back areas of land by culling of grey squirrels.
Grey Squirrel
Unfortunately grey squirrels carry a form of squirrel pox that they are immune to . But our native reds or not and inevitably die.
They also carry fleas
Squirrels generally make drays in trees or nest in loft spaces. Normally litters of 1-4 are the average but can have up to 8. Squirrels reach sexual maturity at around 1-2 years of age and in captivity have been known to live up to 20 years. This does not happen in the wild due to predation and control methods.
More often than not Squirrels end up finding a way in to a loft space. Be it a loose roof tile or gnawing their way in via a soffit or fascia board. Once inside they use The rockwool insulation as nesting material. They can also continue to gnaw on cables and
We use efficient traps to take care of Squirrel problems in a treatment that spans 3 visits. We Monitor the traps remotely via remote cctv cameras, this saves you money in wasted visits. Unfortunately these traps are fatal as once caught squirrels are not allowed to be released into the wild again. This is the law
Steve has years of expertise. Working for 2 different councils over a period of 10 years enables us to make sure that we do the best we can to ensure your problem is resolved. We can also talk to about proofing recommendations which either our team or your builder can carry out for you as this would incur extra charges.
5-Star Squirrel Control Review - Chislehurst / Bromley
"Steve was excellent. We had squirrels in our loft and he was very professional, knowledgeable and humane in his approach. He explained everything clearly and made sure the problem was fully resolved. I would highly recommend Prime Target for any pest issues."
— James M, Chislehurst Area
Expert Squirrel Proofing & Removal in Bromley Squirrels can cause significant damage to wiring and insulation in your loft. We provide specialist squirrel control services throughout:
Chislehurst & Petts Wood: Protecting period properties from loft invasions.
Hayes & Keston: Professional trapping and proofing for wooded residential areas.
Bromley Common: Rapid response to stop squirrels nesting in your roof.
