Professional Grey Squirrel Control – Starting at £190 + VAT

Call 0750 788 0664 to remove grey squirrels from your home or business premises.

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Guarantee

We ensure the elimination of the current infestation within your property. We cannot guarantee protection from squirrels accessing your property after treatment. Seal entry points once the infestation is eradicated to prevent re-entry.

Grey squirrels are considered alien species and vermin, so professional removal is legal. Poisons are not available for amateur or professional use. The only legal control methods are trapping or shooting, and it is illegal to release captured squirrels into the wild. All dead squirrels should be deeply buried or incinerated.

Grey squirrels may become aggressive if threatened, so it is strongly advised to contact a licensed pest control technician instead of attempting removal yourself.

Preparation Before Treatment

Leave droppings, damage, or sightings for the technician to inspect
Do not block entry points before assessment
Keep a record of sightings and check with neighbours for additional activity
Avoid feeding wild birds or leaving food on compost heaps

Aftercare and Prevention

To minimize the risk of future infestations:

Don’t feed wild birds
Store animal food in squirrel-proof containers
Seal all access points into buildings (gaps around pipes, air bricks, soffits)
Remove vegetation growing on or near the property

How Our Treatments Work

Trapping

We use Fenn traps, which must be checked daily to comply with legal requirements. Multiple visits may be necessary to fully eradicate an infestation.

Contact our office immediately if trapped squirrels are in distress
No need to call if a squirrel is dead; dispose of them legally via burial or incineration
It is illegal to release squirrels back into the wild

Biocidal Treatment

Applied to loft insulation and contaminated areas
Eliminates bacteria, viruses, and odours left by squirrels
Price from £90 + VAT

Identifying a Grey Squirrel Infestation

Squirrels seek shelter during colder weather, often entering lofts through holes as small as a tennis ball. They are nocturnal but may also be active during daylight, especially if stressed.

Signs of infestation:

Droppings and urine stains
Gnaw marks on timber, insulation, or cabling
Scratching noises in lofts or walls
Nests or “dreys” in lofts or roof spaces
Increased squirrel activity in gardens

Structural risks: Grey squirrels can damage joists, roof tiles, insulation, electrical wiring, and water storage tanks.

Garden Squirrel Control

Squirrels can damage:

Plants and bulbs
Trees (stripping bark)
Birds’ eggs and nestlings

It is impossible to prevent squirrels from entering outdoor areas entirely. Traps can remove current residents, but the territory may be re-occupied over time.

Additional Services

Loft Insulation Removal & Installation

Contaminated loft insulation is removed and disposed of safely
Loft is vacuumed and sprayed with biocidal treatment
Fresh insulation installed after eradication
Prices vary depending on loft size

Squirrel Proofing

Seals entry points to prevent reinfestation
Must be completed after current infestation is removed
Prevents costly repeat visits and structural damage

Facts About Grey Squirrels

Origin: North America; introduced to the UK in Victorian times
Displacement: Have largely replaced red squirrels in England, Wales, and parts of Scotland
Behaviour: Agile, diurnal, highly territorial, strong climbers, and excellent jumpers (6+ m)
Communication: Uses tail signals, urine, and glandular secretions for marking territory
Nesting: Build dreys (nests) lined with grass, bark, moss, and feathers, often in trees or loft spaces
Breeding: Twice a year; gestation ~6 weeks; 3 – 9 young per litter; young leave nest at ~10 weeks

Products We Use

Traps: Fenn traps – checked daily for compliance

Biocidal spray: PX PARVO DISINFECTANT – biodegradable, odourless, non-corrosive

Pricing

Treatment	Price (from)
Squirrel removal (trapping)	£190 + VAT
Biocidal spray treatment	£90 + VAT
Loft insulation removal & installation	Quote based on loft size