How One Customer Used Daytech Receiver Sensors to Evict a Squirrel—Brilliantly
An Uninvited Guest: The Squirrel Problem
Not all home intrusions come in the form of burglars—some wear fur and scurry on four legs. For one customer, identified as harrypottar, the unwelcome occupant was a squirrel. It had chewed its way into the top of his house, infiltrating the space just beneath the apex of the roof—a narrow, inaccessible cavity with no attic above it. The sound of incessant scratching in the walls and the looming threat of further damage made clear that immediate action was needed.
The Ingenious Solution: A One-Way Raccoon Door
To solve the problem humanely, harrypottar installed a one-way raccoon door over the squirrel’s entrance hole. Functioning similarly to a pet flap, this mechanism allows passage in only one direction—out. Once the animal exits the structure, it’s unable to re-enter. While clever in theory, there was a practical issue: how to determine whether the squirrel had actually left the building. Without visual access to the high and hidden location, there was no obvious way to monitor activity.
Enter Daytech: Wireless, Waterproof Receiver Sensors
The breakthrough came in the form of the Daytech wireless outdoor sensor system. Uniquely waterproof and capable of withstanding external elements, this receiver and sensor combo was the only viable outdoor solution available. harrypottar installed the sensor directly on the one-way door. Every time the flap moved—triggered by the squirrel investigating or exiting—the sensor sent a wireless chime to the receiver indoors.
That first day, the doorbell rang repeatedly. The squirrel, seemingly puzzled by the altered exit, tested the obstruction multiple times, poking its head out cautiously. Each movement was logged by the chime—a simple but effective surveillance method.
Confirmation Through Silence: The End of the Infestation
As the hours passed, the chimes began to slow. Then they stopped altogether. The house, once filled with the scratching and rustling of an interloper, fell silent. The wireless alert system had become a passive confirmation device: harrypottar knew the squirrel had made its final exit. A full week passed with no doorbell rings, no wall sounds—just peace.
The final step? Sealing the hole. With confirmation that the space was empty, he could safely repair the damage without risking trapping the creature inside.
Beyond Rodent Control: The Broader Potential of Daytech Sensors
This creative application of Daytech’s sensor system illustrates its remarkable flexibility. While designed for human-centric alert systems—like caregiver pagers, driveway alarms, or shop entry alerts—its reliability in outdoor environments opens up an entire realm of possibilities. From wildlife monitoring to property security, the system’s waterproof design, wireless transmission, and real-time alerting make it a trusted companion in unexpected situations.
Sometimes the best solutions emerge when technology meets a little ingenuity. For harrypottar, Daytech’s receiver sensors were more than a gadget—they were the key to reclaiming his home from an unexpected tenant. Quiet, effective, and versatile, the system served as both a sentry and a storyteller—marking the moment the squirrel said goodbye.
