Squirrel Control

What To Do When Squirrels Invade A Multi-Family Property Structure.

Squrrels: The Great Florida Re-Foresters.

In Florida, we primarily see the Eastern Gray Squirrel and the larger, more colorful Sherman’s Fox Squirrel. Squirrels are “scatter-hoarders.” Because squirrels are forgetful, they lose the location of about 74% of their acorns and seeds.

For a multi-family property, this “accidental gardening” provides:

  • Natural Shade: New trees help lower ambient temperatures around buildings, reducing cooling costs.
  • Air Quality: More trees mean increased carbon processing into oxygen..
  • Erosion Control: Root systems from squirrel-planted trees stabilize the sandy Florida soil during our legendary summer downpours.

The Property Manager’s Dilemma

When squirrels move into attics and wall voids, they transition from “wildlife neighbors” to “structural pests.” For a property manager, a squirrel infestation isn’t just a noise complaint; it’s a liability and maintenance crisis.

The most common complaints include:

  1. Sleep Deprivation: Squirrels are diurnal, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk. Residents living on top floors will hear every scamper, jump, and nut-crack right above their beds.
  2. Fire Hazards: Similarly to rats, squirrels have incisors that never stop growing. Likewise, to keep them filed down, they chew on anything they can find. This includes electrical wiring. Rodents chewing on electrical wiring is a leading cause of unexplained house fires in multi-family units.
  3. Insulation Destruction: Squirrels love to nest in blown-in or fiberglass insulation, compressing it and contaminating it with urine and droppings.

Bridging the Gap: The Science of Exclusion

WellTech Pest Solutions: wILDLIFE AND sPECIAL sERVICES

The team at WellTech Pest Solutions understands that Florida’s wildlife is persistent. They don’t just treat the symptom; they cure the building. WellTech Pest Solutions both evict squirrels from multi-family structures and exclude them from returning. 

1. Eviction

Using industry-leading techniques, WellTech ensures that squirrels are safely removed from the interior of the property. This prevents the “dead animal in the wall” scenario that occurs when residents try to handle the problem with DIY poisons.

2. Exclusion

This is where WellTech separates itself from standard pest control. Our technicians perform a thorough inspection of the property to find structural gaps. Whether it’s a loose fascia board, a gap in the roofline, or an unsealed vent, WellTech identifies every “doorway” a squirrel might use.

Once the animals are out, WellTech seals these areas with professional-grade materials that squirrels can’t chew through. By fixing these structural vulnerabilities, we create a permanent barrier.

More Than Just Squirrels

While today is about the squirrels, the methods used by WellTech Pest Solutions also keep out a wide variety of Florida’s “unwelcomed guests.” Our exclusion process is equally effective for:

  • Bats
  • Raccoons
  • Rats and Mice
  • Birds and Chipmunks

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