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Old 30-04-2008, 05:24 AM posted to alt.home.repair,rec.gardens,alt.survival,misc.rural
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Default Noisy squirrel in my attic. How do I get it out?


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On Apr 29, 10:48 am, wrote:
Hi folks,

I have an unwanted visitor in my old house. The door of attic is
sealed off with concrete and wood, I can't get in unless I drill it
open.

Inside is no light just the wooden roof frame and some old wood lying
around.

Now something is running around. We have lots of squirrels here. And
it sounds like one. Running fast and suddenly stopping. It wakes me up
in the morning when I would like to sleep.

What should I do? Did you ever had a squirrel in your attic? How did
you get rid of it?

There are these battery operated rodent repellents. They make a
certain high pitched noise and the rodent allegedly runs off. Does
this work also with squirrels?

Thanks in advance. You advice is highly appreciated.

You need to find where he is getting in. Maybe a roof vent .Or rafter
vent . Depending on your construction. Then hang a one way door .Or box
he can only get out of. Like a hinged piece of wood on one end . You
may be able to use nets . Like you do with bats. Once they are all out.
Seal up the hole. Or put new screen on it. If it was me I'd knock the
door blocker down . And have a look around anyways. Shoot them with a
pellet gun maybe.