When it comes to establishing residence squirrels are persistent.
Mothballs in attic for squirrels.
Mother squirrels normally bear two litters per year and once they have built their nest in a safe place they are reluctant to move.
So some not so bright individuals thought of using mothballs in their attics as a deterrent for nesting squirrels but apparently the pesticides are heavier than air causing the vapors to eventually drift down into the living space of the home where the occupants were breathing them in and out all day long.
Squirrels can die in your home s walls or attic it is not pleasant to think about but if you use moth balls to repel squirrels you are at risk for the consequences of having squirrels die in your home where you cannot get to them to remove them.
But unlike moth larvae squirrels do not live in drawers and cupboards so mothballs are not designed to be used for squirrels.
Mothballs are made of naphthalene and work to remove squirrels from your attic.
If you smell a strong odor of decomposition then you may have reason to suspect this is the case.
Here we have come to the core of the matter.
Most animals recognise strong chemical smells and they just keep away from them.
Just plug them into the wall or the socket of an extension cord if your attic isn t wired.
Set them up as near to where the squirrels have set up camp as possible.
However it s only a short term remedy.
Do mothballs or ammonia help repel squirrels.
Mothballs are normally placed in the attic to chase squirrels away.
What chemicals make mothballs toxic and dangerous.