How to Keep Squirrels Out of My House
Q: What is the simplest form of squirrel prevention?
A: Tree trimming
Often, an animal has the opportunity to move into a home due to lack of proper tree trimming.
The easier it is for squirrels to get on your roof, the more time they spend there. Consequently, the more time they spend on your roof, the more likely they are to start chewing their way in.
Lessen the ease with which squirrels can access your roof (trim those trees!), and the likelihood of a squirrel problem diminishes.
Trees and shrubs should be cut back away from the roof a minimum of ten feet. Squirrels are not comfortable with long leaps. It is much easier to trim a tree and prevent a squirrel infestation than to have to trap the animals and repair the damage caused by the critters.
