Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Don't let squirrels drive you nuts this spring-- 3 easy tips!


The puffy cheeks and goofy chompers make squirrels cute when it comes to cartoons and movies, but we know you better than that!  You’re too clever to fall for their attempts at schmoozing!  If you live in our area, you know that squirrels can pose a serious threat to your car!  Here are a few tricks to have in your arsenal in the event of a bright-eyed bushy-tailed attack.

-If it is safe to do so, leave the hood of your car open during the day.  This makes your car less of an ideal place to nest.  You can close it again at night—like us, squirrels are not active during the nighttime.

-You park in a garage, so you’re covered… right?  Not quite--keep in mind that squirrels can squeeze into spaces as small as two inches wide.  Make sure to block any openings proactively throughout the season, so you don’t create a larger problem for yourself later.

-Squirrels want to be in your car for more than just nesting purposes—they want to get their teeth on some wires!  Put a bad taste in their mouth with bitter apple spray or another similar deterrent (found at pet supply stores). 

Remember, if in doubt about how to prevent or deal with car damage due to squirrels, give us a call!  We’d be happy to help you.

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