If you ve ever seen a squirrel nest you know it s a large and well built structure between a few tree limbs.
Squirrel eating nuts out of a gutter.
It is also possible that there is a squirrel stuck in the gutter.
Squirrels get into drainage systems for many reasons.
Oftentimes squirrels will use tree branches as bridges to get to your home s roof.
Put the hose down into downspouts to wash them out.
Gutters provide a safe place for squirrels to hang out.
Use a hose to wash away leaves nuts twigs and other natural material.
Clean out debris that squirrels are using to nest in your gutter system.
They ll then make nests in the gutters.
Thankfully you can get rid of a squirrel in your gutter quite easily.
Squirrels can seriously damage your gutters and roofs over time.
If you have squirrels in your gutters you ll likely hear scratching noises regularly.
Nesting materials are readily available either from nearby trees or what s already accumulated in the gutters.
The pests sometimes squeeze into downspouts and are unable to escape.
Who wants to run around the ground searching for nuts and pinecones when there s a buffet already set out.