Squirrel Control Cambridge
£280 Fixed Cost
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Are Squirrels or Rats Making Noises in Your Cambridge Loft?
Both squirrels and rats can sound like trouble overhead. They use a roof space differently, and the evidence gives them away.
Squirrel Trapping in Cambridge — £280 fixed cost. See the Squirrel Control Cambridge page →
When You Hear It
- Squirrels are day-active, so noise in the morning and late afternoon points to them.
- Rats are mostly active at night, so scratching in the small hours and quiet by day points to them.
What You Hear
- Squirrels: heavy, bounding movement, and rolling or dragging sounds.
- Rats: scratching, scurrying and gnawing, usually at night.
Droppings and Damage
- Squirrel droppings turn up where the animal feeds or caches food, often with shell fragments.
- Rat droppings are smaller and found in runs along walls and beams.
- Squirrels tear insulation into a nest and gnaw timber loudly.
- Rats gnaw cable and pipes and leave greasy rub marks along runs.
Why It Matters
They are dealt with differently. Squirrels are trapped, as set out in our squirrel control service, and rats are treated under rat control. Getting it wrong wastes time, and the problem continues.
It Might Be Neither
Fluttering at dusk can be bats, which are legally protected, and spring scrabbling near the eaves can be nesting birds. Stop and take advice before blocking or treating anything.
Get It Identified
We survey the roof space, identify what is there and tell you honestly what is needed. Call 01223 902388.
Common Questions
What if I hear both?
It is possible. A second species is a second job, and you will be told at the quoting stage.
Can I tell from droppings alone?
Size and location help, but they are not conclusive. A survey is better.
Do rats and squirrels both chew cable?
Yes. If you suspect it, have an electrician check it.
Is it worth identifying first?
Yes. It decides the treatment, and some possible animals are protected.
Squirrel Trapping in Cambridge
Tell us what you have found and where. We confirm the treatment and the price before anything is booked.
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How Much Does Squirrel Removal Cost in Cambridge?
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Read the guide →How Do Squirrels Get Into Lofts and Roof Spaces in Cambridge?
Everybody looks for the hole. The more useful question is how the squirrel reached the roofline in the first place, because that is often the cheaper thing to remove.
Read the guide →When Is Squirrel Nesting Season in Cambridge?
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Read the guide →Can You Legally Trap Grey Squirrels in Cambridge?
Yes, grey squirrels can be trapped, but there are rules about how, and one rule that surprises most people: a trapped grey squirrel cannot be released. This is general information, not legal advice.
Read the guide →How Can You Stop Squirrels Returning to Your Cambridge Roof?
Trapping removes the animal. Proofing stops the next one. Here is how to make the roof a harder target, and what is who's job.
Read the guide →How Long Does Professional Squirrel Trapping Take in Cambridge?
It takes as long as it takes. A squirrel does not enter a trap to a schedule, so we cannot honestly give you a fixed number of days. Here is what the stages are.
Read the guide →How Much Does Squirrel Trapping Cost in Cambridge?
£280 Fixed Cost
Every price we charge, what it covers and what happens on the day.
Read the price guide →Squirrel Trapping Across Cambridgeshire
The main Squirrel Control Cambridge page covers the service in full.
Squirrel Trapping in Cambridge
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will give you the treatment and the price before anything is booked.