It is a frustrating and fairly common situation - squirrels seem to have disappeared from a Caversham loft, only to reappear weeks or months later. This is rarely bad luck. It usually comes down to a small number of specific, identifiable reasons.
Understanding why squirrels come back is the key to actually stopping it, rather than repeating the same short-term fix.
The entry point was never fully sealed
Squirrels are persistent and capable climbers, and a gap that seems minor - a lifted soffit corner, a gnawed vent, a gap around a pipe - is often all that is needed to get back in. If removal was carried out without thorough proofing of every entry point, the roof space remains an open invitation.
Only one entry point was addressed, not all of them
As covered in our article on entry points around Caversham rooflines, squirrels often use more than one route into the same roof space. Blocking the hole you can see from the ground does not help if a second, less visible gap elsewhere on the roofline is still open.
The property is simply an attractive location
- Overhanging or nearby trees provide easy access to the roofline
- Bird feeders and food waste in gardens attract squirrels close to the house
- Established squirrel territories in the local area mean new individuals are always nearby
- A previously-used nest site can be appealing to other squirrels even after the original occupants have gone
Seasonal pressure increases activity
Around late summer and autumn, young squirrels from that year's litters disperse to find their own territory, and cooler weather pushes squirrels to seek warm, sheltered spaces. A property that was previously used, or that still has any weak points in its roofline, becomes an obvious candidate again during these periods. If squirrels have returned to your Caversham property, it is worth having the roofline checked thoroughly rather than assuming it is the same unresolved problem or bad luck repeating itself. Pest Services Berkshire can identify exactly what is allowing continued access and make sure proofing work actually holds.
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