The squirrels are small Elizabeth mammals that we often encounter in the urban areas. They are solitary creatures and will only gather together at night and during cold months in order to stabilize their body temperature. They also love to establish their nest in our attic due to the warmth that it provides. There are instances that they will die while they are seeking shelter inside our house

Different Causes of Squirrels Death inside the House

Squirrels are persistent New Jersey creatures. When they are hunting for their food, they will invade the obscure areas in our house and they may be trapped in the process. They can die if they failed to find the escape route. There are also different reasons why a squirrel may die in the attic.

Abandonment

One of the primary reasons why baby squirrels will die is due to abandonment. The squirrels can easily be startled, in case there is a sign that the nest has been touched by a human, there is a high possibility that the babies will be abandoned by the mother. During exclusion, the mother can also unintentionally abandon their babies. Be sure that there are no babies in the attic before you install the exclusion device. Since the babies will completely depend to the mother squirrel to survive, they will die from dehydration or starvation if they are orphaned.

Fight

When Elizabeth squirrels are establishing their territory and dominance, it is possible for them to end up in a fight with the other squirrels. The male squirrels are territorial creatures and they will fight in case the other squirrel ended up within their territory. During the fight, the squirrel can acquire a serious injury and will die. Fighting will also occur during the breeding season.

Predation

Squirrels will retreat to our New Jersey attic since it provides them security. It keeps them safe from the attack of the predators. Our pets such as cats and dogs are the natural enemy of the squirrels. Their attack against the squirrel will be very vicious. The dogs will usually attack them, kill the creature and then eat their flesh. In case you encounter a dead squirrel with severe injury, then it may be the victim of our pet.

Poison

Some people will use poison when they need to deal with their New Jersey squirrel infestation. The squirrel that ingested poison will suffer from a slow and painful death which is against the law. They will experience side effects of poison such as vomiting, nausea, paralysis, and organ failure that will eventually lead to their death. We do not recommend the use of poison due to the different risks that it entails. Ask your local wildlife removal specialist when you need to address an infestation.

Squirrels can end up dead inside our Elizabeth house due to different reasons. When you need to dispose their dead body, remember that there are health and safety risks related with them. You need to make sure that you are properly covered to avoid the problems associated with dead squirrels.