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.
