Re: squirrels in attic
[Re: wistrapper97]
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10/11/23 05:59 PM
10/11/23 05:59 PM
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Brian Mongeau
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What kind of squirrel? Reds go low 95% of the time around here. Grays usually have an obvious hole around gutter/facia, but there are exceptions. Flyers can be tricky with just a half dollar size hole, 99.9% up high, but I've had a handful of ground entries over the years. I've never had a chipmunk in the attic and only five total in a basement, in 25 years. I find it interesting that some guys get house 'munks. 4 of the 'munks I took out out of one basement ran into a disconnected pvc dryer pipe and fell in, like a repeating trap.
Last edited by Brian Mongeau; 10/11/23 06:01 PM.
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Re: squirrels in attic
[Re: wistrapper97]
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10/11/23 07:47 PM
10/11/23 07:47 PM
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I usually placed a game camera or two in the attic. It It will reveal much more than the naked eye or cell phone will.
Note to self- Engage brain before opening mouth (or hitting the ENTER key/SUBMIT button).
Ron Fry
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Re: squirrels in attic
[Re: wistrapper97]
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10/11/23 10:28 PM
10/11/23 10:28 PM
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Brian Mongeau
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Unless customer saw the squirrels, don't just assume it is. Some of my squirrel calls have been mice, bats, rats, branch rubbing against house, raccoons and birds. Ask more questions, like day or night activity. Attic or between floors. Does noise stop when they knock on wall/ceiling. Old or newer home, both have their issues. Not every call is routine.
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Re: squirrels in attic
[Re: Brian Mongeau]
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10/14/23 03:31 PM
10/14/23 03:31 PM
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Unless customer saw the squirrels, don't just assume it is. Some of my squirrel calls have been mice, bats, rats, branch rubbing against house, raccoons and birds. Ask more questions, like day or night activity. Attic or between floors. Does noise stop when they knock on wall/ceiling. Old or newer home, both have their issues. Not every call is routine. A good customer interview is probably more important than looking for sign.
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Re: squirrels in attic
[Re: Brian Mongeau]
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12/06/23 02:48 PM
12/06/23 02:48 PM
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Unless customer saw the squirrels, don't just assume it is. Some of my squirrel calls have been mice, bats, rats, branch rubbing against house, raccoons and birds. Ask more questions, like day or night activity. Attic or between floors. Does noise stop when they knock on wall/ceiling. Old or newer home, both have their issues. Not every call is routine. Brian is absolutely correct. Customers have no idea how loud mice can be and we get calls all the time for “squirrels” that end up being mice, just as an example. We know what animals in our area could do that. (Noise in attic) We know when they are active, where they are active, and what typical sounds they make. Take into account the season you’re in and what are you seeing at other houses. A call like this starts with a phone interview and then inspection. Charge for your inspection.
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