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Squirrels information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. The grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) has a silver-grey, often brown-tinged coat and a large bushy tail; it can sometimes appear black, white or reddish. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- The grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) has a silver-grey, often brown-tinged coat and a large bushy tail; it can sometimes appear black, white or reddish.
- Grey squirrels favour deciduous and mixed woodland as well as urban and suburban environments.
- Their food includes tree seeds, flowers, buds, shoots, fungi and peanuts from bird feeders.
- The Forestry Commission states that grey squirrels can strip bark from tree trunks and branches; complete ring-barking can kill a tree, providing a factual reason to seek professional advice.
Typical setting
Deciduous and mixed woodland, and urban or suburban settings; nests, known as dreys, are made of twigs and leaves in trees.
Discussing a pest concern
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found. Protec can be contacted on 0161 448 1782 to discuss a pest concern at a home or business across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
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What is Squirrels?
The grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) has a silver-grey, often brown-tinged coat and a large bushy tail; it can sometimes appear black, white or reddish.
Where might Squirrels be found?
Deciduous and mixed woodland, and urban or suburban settings; nests, known as dreys, are made of twigs and leaves in trees.
What should I do if I think I have Squirrels?
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found, then call Protec on 0161 448 1782 to discuss the concern at your home or business.
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