Preventive Strategies and Professional Help
Try some practical steps to lower your risk. Wear gloves and a mask when you clean up droppings or nesting material.
After you remove waste, make sure you sanitize surfaces with a bleach solution or an EPA-registered disinfectant. Keep your food sealed, secure the trash lids, and maybe take down feeders at night if you want to keep squirrels away.
Seal up any gaps larger than 1/4 inch to keep squirrels out of attics and chimneys. If you’re dealing with an infestation, call a professional squirrel removal or wildlife management service.
A licensed wildlife rehabilitator knows how to handle injured or sick squirrels safely. Don’t try giving ivermectin or other medications to wildlife on your own.
If you notice heavy contamination, lots of ticks, or dead animals, it’s time to hire the pros. They’ll remove the animals, treat the area for parasites, and suggest long-term steps like trimming tree branches or putting caps on your chimney.
