How Long Can A Squirrel Live Trapped In A Chimney?
How do I get rid of a dead animal in my chimney?
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One of the easiest ways to remove the dead animal if it is lodged in the chimney is to use a normal sweeping brush, and this should dislodge the dead animal so that it drops into the fireplace.
How do you get rid of a squirrel in your fireplace?
Bait a humane live trap with peanut butter and set it very carefully inside the fireplace. Most squirrels will retreat to a back corner of the fireplace as the doors are opened and stay there if you place the live trap slowly and quietly just inside the doors.
Do chimney caps keep animals out?
The chimney cap sits at the top of the flue, covering and protecting the flue from animals and the elements. While the solid metal top of the chimney cap prevents water from getting in, the mesh or wire sides serve two purposes: letting smoke out and preventing animals from getting in.
