Squirrel Nest In Chimney

Here is what to do.

Squirrel nest in chimney.

Squirrels are amazing climbers. When selecting places to construct nests squirrels typically look for secluded areas off the ground with plenty of cover. Squirrels are quite the climbers and use their skills to gain entry into the home via the roofline soffits fascia etc. When squirrels begin living within your home you and your family are at risk for several reasons.

Most commonly a squirrel in a chimney is a female who wants a safe place to have a nest of baby squirrels. Squirrels are a typical pest that enters the home in a variety of ways usually living in the attic or chimney space. The chimney looks a lot like a hollow tree so the critter will naturally want to nest in it. While squirrels rarely infest chimneys themselves the pests may nest in metal chimney boxes see picture below.

Like a big hollow tree. Squirrels build two types of nests one called a drey which looks a lot like a birds nest and the other a den build into tree cavities and other hollow spaces. In some instances though a squirrel will actually fall down a slick metal chimney flu and get stuck. If a squirrel falls down a chimney and becomes trapped inside the fireplace homeowners may be alerted to.

One of the ways of identifying squirrels on your property besides actually seeing the nimble critters scurrying around is by looking out for squirrel nests. The easiest way to accomplish this is to use a rope. A chimney is a great place for a squirrel to live. Some fall in by accident and can t climb out especially if the tube flue is made from slick metal.

How to identify squirrel nests.