Chipmunk Nesting Under House Siding

These stupid little things get into everything.

Chipmunk nesting under house siding.

Stumps stony areas fallen logs and woodpiles are inviting spots for chipmunks. Since the pests use shrubs and other plants for cover planting foliage away from home foundations and keeping them trimmed makes yards less favorable. As the homeowner however you ve got an advantage when you re up against. They feed on both plant and animal material.

Chipmunks rarely damage property but they might occasionally injure ornamental plants in the process of harvesting fruits or nuts or they may burrow in flower beds or under sidewalks and. The holes tend to be quite small often only two to three inches in diameter and may extend two to three feet under the surface. Or simply shake. Several years ago my parents had to have their poured patio removed because these cute little critters tunneled under it to the point it caused it to lower several inches and eventually cracked in two.

Chip monks are just that. Modifying habitats is the best way for property owners to prevent infestations of chipmunks under the house or deck. Western chipmunks fur have gray brown reddish and white with stripes. Purchase 1 by 1 inches 2 5 cm 2 5 cm wire mesh from a hardware store or online and install it around the structure you want to protect in an l shape.

They are destructive dirty and need to be removed. If faced with infestations individuals should contact professional wildlife. A rodent as is a rat or a mouse. Locate and assess the wasp nest in house siding.

Patios stairs basements and any well hidden sites near a house or building will fit a chipmunk s needs. Cover provides them comfort. Installing wire mesh in an l shape under the ground against house foundations decks and other structures can prevent chipmunks from burrowing under your structures. It can weigh up to two ounces.

Western chipmunk measures 6 11 long including the tail.