Flying Squirrel Dangers
- Disease: Flying squirrels can carry parasites, lice, fleas, and typhus. Typhus can be passed to humans, but it’s rare.
- Bites: Flying squirrels can bite if they are provoked or scared. If bitten, clean the area with soap and water and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Flying Squirrel Removal
Flying squirrels rely on wood and soft non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper and lead to maintain the proper length. Items made of this soft metal are found around your home such as:
- lead pipe stacks on your roof
- electrical wires
- aluminum gutters
- wood trusses
- aluminum fence ties
- eves
- feces and urine destroying attic insulation
- chew holes in A/C ducts
Gray Squirrel Dangers
- Diseases: Gray squirrels can carry diseases like tularemia, typhus, and the bubonic plague, which can be transmitted by bites or direct contact. These diseases can be deadly if left untreated.
- Parasites: Gray squirrels can carry fleas, ticks, and mites, which can carry diseases like encephalitis, Rocky Mountain fever, and Lyme disease.
Gray Squirrel Removal
Gray squirrels rely on wood and soft non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper and lead to maintain the proper length of their teeth. Items made of this soft metal are found around your home that they most commonly chew on such as:
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lead pipe stacks on your roof
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electrical wires found on the outside of your home and in your attic
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aluminum gutters, eves
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wood trusses
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aluminum fence ties
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They also most often chew holes in A/C ducts to enjoy the nice cool temperature
