About This Pest Control Job in Lantana, TX
Recently, the wildlife control team at Knock ‘Em Dead Pest Control addressed a common, yet destructive, problem for a homeowner in Lantana, TX: an active squirrel infestation in the attic.
While squirrels look cute darting around the yard, they become serious pests when they decide your home is their new nesting site. They are highly motivated chewers and can cause massive damage in a very short amount of time, especially in attics, soffits, and chimneys. For this Lantana resident, the sound of constant scratching and running overhead signaled the need for immediate, professional intervention.
The Knock ‘Em Dead Approach: Identifying the Breach, Safe Removal, and Permanent Sealing
Squirrels gain access by exploiting tiny gaps or actively chewing through wood, vents, and siding. Our job is a three-part process: safely remove the intruders, clean up the mess, and seal the home permanently.
Step 1: The Comprehensive Attic & Exterior Inspection
Our certified technician began with a detailed inspection of the entire structure to confirm the extent of the damage and locate every entry point.
Locating the Entry: We quickly found the primary breach: the squirrels had exploited a small weakness in a roofline junction, chewing the wood until the opening was large enough for easy, repeated access.
Assessing the Damage: Inside the Lantana attic, we found accumulated nesting material, droppings, and significant signs of chewing on structural supports and, most alarmingly, on electrical wiring—a major fire hazard.
Step 2: Safe and Humane Removal
Safety and humane treatment are core to our wildlife removal process.
One-Way Exclusion: For active squirrel infestations, we often employ a specialized one-way exclusion door over the main entry point. This device allows the squirrels to exit the attic naturally to find food and water, but prevents them from re-entering the structure.
Trapping (When Necessary): In cases where the one-way door isn’t suitable, or to quickly capture squirrels that remain inside, we use safe, humane live-catch traps placed strategically in the attic space.
Relocation: Once captured, the squirrels were safely and legally relocated to an appropriate natural area far away from the Lantana neighborhood, ensuring they wouldn’t simply return.
Step 3: Permanent Exclusion and Restoration
Removing the animals is only half the fix. Without sealing, new squirrels will immediately move in, attracted by the existing scent and easy access.
Guaranteed Sealing: We removed the temporary one-way door and sealed the main entry point (the roofline junction) using durable, chew-proof metal flashing and heavy-gauge screen materials that blend with the home’s exterior.
Sanitization: The attic space was thoroughly cleaned to remove urine, feces, and nesting materials, reducing odors that attract future pests and mitigating health risks for the homeowner.
🐿️ Dealing with Intrusive Squirrels in Lantana, TX or DFW?
Squirrels can cause thousands of dollars in damage quickly, from compromised insulation to chewed electrical wires. If you hear scratching or scampering in your attic, especially during the day, don’t delay.
If you need professional, guaranteed squirrel removal and wildlife exclusion services in Lantana, TX, or anywhere in the DFW region, contact Knock ‘Em Dead Pest Control.