Gray Squirrels

Identification
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Gray Squirrels are predominantly gray in color with white markings
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Short, thick fur and bushy tail
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Weighs 1 to 1.5 pounds
Environment
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Gray squirrels spend the majority of their time in trees foraging for food
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Active year round, but most active in the morning and evenings on dry days
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Often make nests in attics or garages for warmth, shelter, and food
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Often invade bird feeders, garbage cans, and attics
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Can cause considerable damage outdoors to electrical and telephone cables
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Can cause damage to contents of attic including wood, insulation, wires, and storage boxes
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Urine and dropping can contaminate insulation and other areas of the attic
Threats
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Gray squirrels often invade bird feeders, garbage cans, and attics
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Can cause considerable damage outdoors to electrical and telephone cables
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Can cause damage to contents of attic including wood, insulation, wires, and storage boxes
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Urine and droppings can contaminate insulation and other areas of the attic
Treatment
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Locate and seal off any entry points 1/4″ or larger to prevent squirrels and other rodents from entering the home
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Caulk any openings or crevices that can be used as entry points
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Provide an exclusive barrier on roofline
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Set traps out
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To keep squirrels from using utility wires as a way to your attic, slit a 2-foot section of 2-inch PVC pipe lengthwise and slip it over the wire. This makes squirrels unable to maintain their footing when the pipe rotates.
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Cut back tree limbs that are close to your structure
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