3 Quick Ways to Kill Daytona Beach Flying Squirrels

Flying squirrels are tiny rodents that do not have the flight capability. They actually glide using the unique membrane found in between their legs known as patagium. They will often hunt for their food at night since they are nocturnal creatures. There are instances when this furry creature will find our home too comfortable and will choose to stay. Once you hear some strange noises at night and you notice some bite marks on your electrical wires and woods, then you are probably housing a flying squirrel.

Methods to Kill Daytona Beach Flying Squirrels

Flying squirrels do not have the destructive behavior of the ground and grey squirrels. Nonetheless, they can still carry some risks. Most homeowners do not want to be near this creature. They immediately want to kill them as soon as they saw them lurking in the obscure part of their houses. Remember that there are states that forbid the killing of this creature. There are also species of flying squirrels that are protected under the federal list. You need to avoid killing them if you don’t want to end in a huge legal mess.

Poison

While rodenticide will be effective in killing the Florida creature, there are various reasons why you shouldn’t use poison. Poison contains chemicals that impose negative effects to our health and environment. Most of them come in a pellet form that can capture the interest of our kids and pets. Apart from that, it will take days (sometimes a week) before the poison will take effect. During this time, the flying squirrel can be attacked by their predators that will expose them to second-hand poisoning. Being exposed to the fumes of the poisons will damage our respiratory tract.

Lethal Traps

When you are using the average type of Florida lethal trap, you may need to affix them on the floor using screw. This will prevent them from escaping. You may add peanut butter on the trap that will increase the possibility that the nuisance creature will interact with the trap. When disposing the dead body, it is advisable to also get rid of the trap since it will carry pathogens and microorganism that can transmit diseases.

Shooting

This method should only be used if you have an outstanding marksmanship skill. Shooting a moving target on its head would be a challenging feat for those who do not possess the right skills. You should also ask the local police if using firearm is allowed in your community. You should look for a firearm with low caliber to avoid the possibility that the bullet will ricochet. If you can’t shoot them in the head, the creature will suffer from a painful death.

Before you choose the lethal method, understand that there are humane ways to remove them from your Daytona Beach house. These methods will not only be effective but will help you avoid recurring wildlife infestation. Flying squirrels do not have the same destructive behavior like most rodents. It is best to exclude them from your house rather than killing them mercilessly.

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