Pine martens and stone martens in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (94)

Why you should not let pine martens and stone martens settle

Pine martens and stone martens settle in lofts, ducting and under vehicle bonnets. They chew cables and pipes (fire risk, breakdowns or high repair costs) and mark their territory with a persistent scent deposit that attracts other individuals. Their capture is regulated and requires specific expertise.

Our method against pine martens and stone martens

1. Inspection of lofts, ducting and access points to identify the species
2. Setting adapted traps and capture in compliance with regulations
3. Sealing of access points (roof, soffits, ducting) to prevent any return
4. Cleaning and neutralising territorial scent marks

Preventing the return of pine martens and stone martens

• Block access to lofts and ducting from autumn onwards
• Protect cables under the bonnet of vehicles parked outdoors
• Eliminate accessible food sources (bins, fallen fruit, pet food)

How to recognise signs of pine martens or stone martens

• Nocturnal running, jumping and scratching noises in lofts or ducting
• Elongated (pointed) droppings and a musky scent deposit in passageways
• Chewed cables, pipes or insulation, sometimes causing breakdowns or fires
• Remains of prey (bones, feathers, fruit) and a nest in loft or duct insulation