How can we keep martens away from our homes, knowing that they are a protected animal?
Martens love our attics , sheltered from foxes, slightly heated by the floor, with plenty of nooks and crannies to store their winter reserves. They must be convinced that they were built just for them. Delighted to be there, they spend their nights in chases and other turbulences that make them noisy squatters. Also attracted by the taste of electric cables and hoses of our cars They nibble , they represent a real danger for motorists. The food supplies that they store everywhere and their droppings attract flies which also settle and lay thousands of eggs.
So they have to get away, but without forgetting that they are a protected animal that is very useful for its role as a predator of small rodents.
Ideally, you would place wire mesh over the areas where they enter, but in practice this is sometimes impossible.
To appropriate a space, They mark their territory with their urine and droppings . It will therefore be necessary to cover their smell with a repellent that is unbearable for them.
A major cleaning is required , sweeping, vacuuming and scrubbing soiled surfaces. If there is a lot of droppings, I recommend wearing a paper filter mask. Do not use any bleach-based products, this smell attracts them. I recommend ENZYPIN biodegradable all-floor detergent .
Spray BSI marten repellent in all corners from the attic, under the slopes, gutter entrances, door frames, places that were dirty. In the garage, spray all around the door frames. Also treat around the car and spray the hoses around the engine. This 500 ml spray repellent will keep martens away from your home, but As this is a real turf war, the spraying must be repeated regularly. until they realize that they are not welcome and that there is another occupant here.
