These pictures were taken in the loft space above a top floor flat that had a serious squirrel infestation. Externally to the building was a tree branch close to the guttering and sofit The squirrels chewed through the sofit to get access to the loft. When I first beamed a torch around I noted about 5 pairs of eyes but I believe there was many more.

Picture 1

 As with all rodents, squirrels are attracked to the PVC of electrical cables.

Conductors being left exposed pose a danger to people crawling around in a loft with out proper light, we've all done it,  along with the potential of fires.

 

 

 

Picture 2

 

This loft was originally fully insulated however the squirrels had another use for all that nice fluffy stuff.

 

 

 

Picture 3

 

Cables are not the only thing at risk, pipe insulation is also includedleaving pipes exposed to freezing.

 

 

 

Picture 4

 

 Pipe insulation nibbles.

 

 

Picture 5

 

Insulation nibbles

 

 

Picture 6

 

 This is where it starts

 

 

 

Picture 7

 

 Nothing like a bit of wood for afters.

 

 

 

Picture 8

 

 More cable nibbles.

 

 

 

 

Picture 9

 

 Cable nibbles

 

 

 

Picture 10

 

 Cable nibbles. The propertly ended up being rewired due to the amount of damage.

 

 

 

Picture 11

 

 One of two nests found in the loft

 

 

 

 

Picture 12

 

 The second nest.

 

 

 

 

Picture 13

 

 Cable nibbles

 

 

 

 

Picture 14

 

Insulation removed to make their nests.