Squirrels Ruin the Gable Vent in Belford, NJ
This homeowner in Belford, NJ, had an infestation of squirrels in her attic. How did they get in? They ripped a portion of the gable vent off and entered that way. Nuisance wildlife infesting a home through the gable vents is very common. Over time, the gable vents get weathered so nuisance wildlife like raccoons, squirrels, birds, and bats have no problem ripping away these vents to find shelter inside a home.
A short while ago, we successfully retrieved all the squirrels and relocated them to a new, humane location. All that's left is exclude the main access in order to prevent future intrusions! First, we disinfected the attic area, went back to our trucks to fashion a louvered gable vent, and then installed it over the gable vent. This material is made out of heavy-duty Galvannealed steel (which means it won't rust) and is customized to accommodate vents of all shapes and sizes! Now the gable vent is properly protected from squirrels as well as all nuisance wildlife!