And this is the key point.
Squirrels in attic mothballs.
To repel a squirrel a repellent that works via irritation or a taste based repellent is best.
You can use the overhead light or install temporary lighting if there s no light.
Repel squirrels by simply placing mothballs beside your plants or in household problem areas such as the attic.
People assume because.
And here is why.
Disturb the squirrels with.
Using squirrel repellents 1.
However there are accounts of squirrels picking up the mothballs which means that they would be poisoned.
Locate all entry points to the attic seal all entry points using galvanized steel mesh or metal flashing install a one way door so that once the squirrels leave the attic they can t get back inside.
Replace these mothballs when their smell begins to fade every few weeks or so.
In fact there are so many problems drawbacks and disadvantages about using mothballs to send squirrels away that a sound wise and honest person would need to advise you to avoid this method.
While moth balls may seem to be working they are also very toxic to wildlife.
Squirrels can bring parasitic insects squirrels in your attic aren t all that likely to spread disease but they can infest your home with fleas and potentially bring a few ticks inside as well.
Spreading pesticides all over creates problems.
Will mothballs keep squirrels away.
Turn on bright lights in your attic.
A contractor will carry out the following action to solve the squirrel problem for you.
So some not so bright individuals thought of using mothballs in their attics as a deterrent for nesting squirrels but apparently the pesticides are heavier than air causing the vapors to eventually drift down into the living space of the home where the occupants were breathing them in and out all day long.
Moth balls are toxic.
The strong smell of the ammonia will irritate.