how long is a squirrels gestation period

how long is a squirrels gestation period

The gestation period for squirrels can last about 36 to 46 days. They give birth twice a year. One time in the early spring and the other time in the late summer. In early spring they give birth in February to April and in the late summer, they give birth in August through October. Squirrels give birth to an average of 2 to 4 young per pregnancy, but it can change depending on the size of the squirrel itself.

If you have squirrels, contact the professionals from Exterminator Oakville for affordable and ethical squirrel removal.

Baby squirrels look like they can’t do much damage, but once they get inside the property, the results can be shocking. Even when a squirrel is alone it can do a lot of damage, but when baby squirrels are involved the mother scours for food, nesting material, and excretes and urinates in the space together with her baby squirrels.

The urban landscape offers a lot of different types of housing for squirrels from decks, sheds, and even chimneys. Chimneys can be especially dangerous for baby squirrels because of how immobile they are. Squirrel babies are often deeply nested within the chimney and once they are inside, and things start to heat up, they are unfortunately cooked and burned alive. This is why it is important to hire a professional squirrel removal expert to do the job and to seal the chimney up so that it cannot be repeated ever again.

baby squirrels in attics
Baby squirrels pose a big problem and can cause thousands of dollars in damage

Another space that squirrels break into is the attic. They enter the attic by exploiting weak spots around the roof to eventually gain access to the interior. Most squirrels access the attic by pushing through the soffit. The entry point is usually found around the intersection between the soffit and the roof. Once they get inside, the mayhem starts. Squirrels cause immense damage to the interior by leaving feces all over the place and urinating everywhere without any regard. They also chew on wires and cables that can cause fuses, and in rare instances even can start house fires! The situation is really aggravated once the mother squirrel births baby squirrels inside the attic and causes even more damage. The attic turns into a real cesspool where bacteria spread freely.

The professionals from Exterminator Oakville are experienced professionals in ethical and safe pest control and take all the precautions needed to make sure the squirrels can exit the building unharmed. During the removal process, we extensively inspect the premises to find entry points that the squirrels use to get inside the building. Once detected, the technicians report their findings to the homeowner and start the removal process. The removal process is done using proven and effective methods that we have been using for years. Once the removal is complete, the entry point is then sealed. Once it is sealed squirrel will not be a problem anymore. For more information, contact the customer representatives from Exterminator Oakville.