Roswell, GA – In the heavily wooded residential corridors of Roswell, homeowners are facing an escalating battle with local wildlife. While mature oaks and hickories define the city's beauty, they also serve as a high-speed "critter bridge" for squirrels, raccoons, and roof rats looking to enter residential attics.
Trees Plus LTD is launching a proactive initiative to help residents "break the bridge" through strategic tree cutting in Roswell, focusing on creating a necessary gap between the forest canopy and the home's roofline to prevent costly interior damage.
"A single branch touching your roof is an open invitation for a squirrel to start chewing through your house," says Nick Sanchez, Owner of Trees Plus LTD. "In Roswell, we deal with thousands of trees that sit just inches from gutters. Our tree service focuses on the '10-foot rule' - cutting back limbs just enough to exceed a rodent's jumping range while maintaining the tree's health and the home's shade."
The "5-7-9 Rule" of Wildlife Access
Professional arborists use specific biological benchmarks to determine how much tree cutting is required for pest exclusion. Wildlife experts often cite the "5-7-9 rule": squirrels can squeeze through a 5-inch gap, leap 7 feet vertically, and jump 9 feet horizontally.
When a tree limb hangs within this range of a roof, it becomes a launchpad. Once on the shingles, these animals use their never-ending chewing instinct to widen vents or gaps in the fascia, leading to thousands of dollars in insulation damage and potential fire hazards from chewed electrical wiring.
"We often hear homeowners say they hear scratching in the ceiling at night," explains Sanchez. "Usually, we find a massive oak limb acting as a private entrance. By performing a precision tree cutting, we remove the access point. If they can't jump to the roof, they can't get into the attic. It's a simple mechanical solution to a very messy and expensive biological problem."
Maintaining Aesthetics While Securing the Perimeter
The challenge for Roswell homeowners is clearing the "bridge" without ruining the look of their prized trees or violating city canopy requirements.
Trees Plus LTD utilizes a "back-cutting" technique that removes the specific weight of the limb over the house while keeping the main structural branches intact. This ensures the house stays protected and the tree continues to grow away from the structure, rather than toward it. This specialized pruning also improves airflow around the roof, reducing the damp conditions that attract wood-boring insects.
About Trees Plus LTD
Trees Plus LTD is a fully licensed and insured provider of expert arbor care serving Roswell, GA. Led by a Certified Arborist, the team specializes in strategic tree cutting in Roswell and hazardous removals. They are dedicated to helping homeowners protect their property from structural and wildlife damage through safe, professional, and low-impact tree management.
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Call (770) 788-7575 | Visit www.treesplusltd.com
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Name
Trees Plus LTD
Contact name
Nick Sanchez
Contact phone
(770) 788-7575
Contact address
2435 Ivey Oaks Rd
City
Cumming
State
Georgia
Zip
30041
Country
United States
Url
https://www.treesplusltd.com/