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[Kristen James Eberlein <keberlein AT pobox.com>]

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Kris Eberlein

Scott Chilcote wrote:
> Hello Internetworkers,
>
> Despite the fact that we had our siding replaced with fiber cement and 
> most of our trim replaced last Fall, squirrels have found a way into our 
> chimney.
>
> They are not inside the flue pipe itself.  They're working on building a 
> nest between the pipe and the chimney surround.  We can hear them 
> scratching around from our fireplace.  Some paint & wallboard flakes 
> have fallen down through the small gap between the front of the 
> fireplace insert and the mantlepiece.  When I pound on the mantlepiece, 
> I can hear them squawk sometimes.
>
> I've been holding them off by tossing in a fireplace log and lighting up 
> when I hear them.  This clears them out.  But they come back as soon as 
> it cools down.  They also seem to have relocated a couple of times, from 
> the way the source of the noise they make has changed.
>
> So far they are winning.  To make matters worse, we are both busy up to 
> our eyebrows with work, caring for an elderly relative, and preparing to 
> move.
>
> I've heard the advice regarding humane traps, but it would be worth it 
> to me to bring in someone with more experience to deal with this problem.
>
> If I knew for certain how they were getting in, I'd figure out how to 
> block it off.  I have scanned the exterior with binoculars and walked 
> all over the roof, and everything seems intact.
>
> Has anyone had a good experience with someone who evicts squirrels 
> professionally?
>
> Thanks much!
>
> Scott C. in Cary
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