Why Grey Squirrels Are a Problem

Gnawing & Structural Damage

Grey squirrels chew through timber, cladding, insulation, and electric cables, especially in barns, lofts, and feed stores. Their constant gnawing can expose live wires, cause power faults, and lead to costly repairs.

Contamination of Feed & Equipment

They raid livestock feed hoppers, chew through bags and containers, and contaminate feed with droppings and urine. This spreads bacteria and wastes stored grain and nuts intended for animals.

Nesting in Roofs & Outbuildings

Once inside, squirrels tear insulation for nesting and block ventilation ducts or guttering. In large numbers, they cause extensive damage to roof spaces, barns and sheds.

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How it works

Number 1

Discuss your issue with me

Get in touch to discuss your pest & vermin problem with me.

Get In Touch
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On-site meet-up & walk-around

We’ll arrange a convenient time to meet up, walk the property together, and I'll carry out a safety check.

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Plan the visit

We’ll agree a date & time (day, dusk or after dark), confirm access, parking, & note any site rules before arrival.

FAQs

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Is it really free?

Yes, my service is completely free — you won’t have to pay me anything. You can make a contribution but this is not required.

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Are you insured?

Yes, I’m fully insured. However, in all my years of shooting, this has never been necessary as safety is always the number one priority.

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What do you need from me?

Just permission to be on your land. You must be the landowner or leaseholder to grant permission. During my visit, I’ll ask you to sign a simple consent form confirming you’ve given permission for me to shoot on your land.

Why Shooting is the Most Effective Squirrel Control Method

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Immediate reduction in activity
Professional shooting provides fast, visible results. Grey squirrels are highly territorial, removing active individuals quickly reduces damage and feed theft.

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Targeted and precise
Only the problem squirrels are removed. There’s no poison, no traps left behind, and zero risk to pets, livestock, or other wildlife.

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Humane and discreet
When carried out by a trained, insured marksman, control is swift, quiet and low-impact — ideal for working farms or residential properties.

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Protects property and wildlife
Controlling squirrels prevents further damage to buildings, wiring and insulation, while helping native species like songbirds and red squirrels.

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Flexible and repeatable
Visits can be one-off or arranged seasonally, especially before breeding periods, to stop numbers building again.

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Traps require daily checks and have limited success
Trapping grey squirrels is labour-intensive and often ineffective; they quickly learn to avoid traps or shift location.

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Poison baits are unsafe and restricted
Chemical control risks harming non-target wildlife and pets, and is heavily regulated in rural environments.

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Relocation is illegal
Releasing captured grey squirrels elsewhere is unlawful in the UK — they must be dispatched humanely on site.

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DIY deterrents rarely work
Noise devices, sprays and repellents have short-lived effects. Once a food source is available, squirrels return quickly.

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Uncontrolled populations rebound quickly
Without targeted control, grey squirrels breed rapidly — producing two or more litters a year. Populations bounce back within weeks if only partial or temporary measures are used.