Squirrels are cute until they get onto your property. Squirrels will build gigantic nests and often store several ponds of walnuts, acorns, and many other things. How can you get rid of squirrels and prevent them from coming back? Here are some tips:

1. Contact an La Exterminator immediately. Squirrels can cost you thousands of dollars in damage so it’s worthwhile to pay an exterminator to come and trap them or smoke them out of your home.
2. Trap them. You can buy a squirrel trap for about $25. Bait the trap with an apple covered in peanut butter and nuts. When the squirrel comes into the trap, the sides will close down on it, making it impossible for them to get out of the trap. The downside is that you need to figure out what do with the squirrel. Drowning it or shooting it are popular methods to destroy the rodent after it’s been caught.
3. Prevent them. If you have a walnut tree, you need to know that squirrels are inevitable. They will flock to these trees for food. What you need to do is avoid giving them a place to store it. Make sure your garage and home are free from entry-ways for squirrels. Spray urine around the home as this will help to keep the squirrels away. Use squirrel proof bird feeders if they are being attracted to your property for the bird food. Squirrel baffles are commonly used to prevent squirrels from eating the bird food.
4. Keep your home clean. Squirrels will be able to find food in a hurry. Make sure you are not leaving food out and always clean up your grill droppings if you have been outside for a barbeque. Place a stone or use a bungee cord on your garbage cans to keep the squirrels out.

You don’t have to let your yard be overtaken by squirrels. Make sure you are getting rid of the rodent before they decide to make a nest in your car and cost you thousands of dollars in damage. For other helpful pest removal tips visit www.lapestcontrolpros.com.