Squirrels belong to a large family of small to medium-sized rodents, which includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots (including woodchucks), flying squirrels; and prairie dogs.
Squirrels are often discovered in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Australia. Occaisionally, these rodents will invade houses, dwellings and buildings, subsequently creating a pest control problem for unsuspecting homeowners; and a job for a local exterminator.
The squirrels' diet consists primarily of plant food, including nuts, seeds, conifer cones, fruits, fungi; and green vegetation. In some instances, squirrels may also consume meat, especially when faced with starvation. In fact, many species of squirrels will eat insects, eggs, small birds, smaller rodents and young snakes.
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Athough it is somewhat uncommon for squirrels to invade a dwelling, if these rodents do find ther way into attics and between walls, homeowners will likely need the help of pest control services; to eliminate this pest.
ReplyDeleteAs long as temperatures remain moderate and there is an adequate supply of nuts, seeds and green vegitation, squirrels will remain outdoors. Although squirrels are common in parks and backyards, they rarely cause a pest control problem, in people's homes.
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