Squirrels overview

Since their arrival in the UK, the grey squirrel population has grown exponentially. Overtaking the red squirrel in number and, thriving in our climate, today they dominate. And they can do huge amounts of damage to homes and property both inside and out. From stripping trees of precious bark to making their nests in lofts and attics. Now considered pests, squirrels are a problem we encounter often. If you’re worried about squirrels in your home or garden, call Apest Control. We use a variety of safe and humane approaches to squirrel removal.

Expert Squirrel Removal

The common grey squirrel we see in parks and gardens today is not in fact a UK native. They came to us from America in the late nineteenth century, and have thrived in our climate. But far from being the sweet creatures we see in parks, grey squirrels can cause huge amounts of damage. From tearing up loft insulation to use as bedding to chewing roof timbers, stored items and electrical wiring. And with two litters of between 6 and 8 kittens a year and a lifespan of up to 6 years, it’s easy to see how they can become a problem -, fast. If you think you have squirrels in your home or property, call the experts at Apest Control for a free squirrel control appointment today.

The Common Grey Squirrel

Since their arrival in the UK, the grey squirrel population has exploded.They are able to cause massive damage to gardens and homes and so these small furry mammals are now considered a pest.

The most common and successful form of squirrel control is trapping, with either live or spring trapping devices. We use traps in accordance with statutory guidelines and trapped animals are disposed of humanely.

Grey squirrels are active during the day and are omnivorous – they feed on seeds, nuts, insects, bird eggs and increasingly, discarded human food.
They breed between December and February and again from March to May.

They are well known for their survival capabilities in storing food across winter months.
Gestation is between 6-7 weeks and they produce two litters of 1-8 young a year on average. Lifespan is 8-9 years.

Choose Apest’s Squirrel Control Solutions

We strive to use the safest, most humane treatments available to tackle squirrel problems. And as experienced squirrel removers you can trust us to employ the most effective method based on years of experience. Because squirrels killed outside are quickly replaced by others, first we work to identify any entry point. Once found, we carefully and thoroughly seal it up. Using traps, we capture any existing population inside the property. In this way we can guarantee a total elimination of any existing infestation and prevent any future problems.