Squirrel Removal
Squirrels in the attic sound like a small problem until you add up the chewing: electrical wire (a leading cause of unexplained house fires), PVC pipe, structural wood and insulation. Gray squirrels invade in fall and late winter, flying squirrels colonize in groups of 10+, and both return to the same entry gap year after year unless it's sealed with chew-proof material.
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Signs You Have Squirrels
- Scurrying and rolling sounds in the attic at dawn and dusk
- Chewed openings at the roofline, fascia or gable vents
- Nests of leaves and shredded insulation near the entry point
- Gnaw marks on wiring, wood beams or stored items
- Acorns and nut shells stashed in the attic or walls
- For flying squirrels: soft rustling at night, droppings in one spot
Risks & Damage
Squirrel chewing is a genuine fire hazard — exposed attic wiring is the worst-case scenario. They also foul insulation with urine and droppings, bring in fleas and ticks, and enlarge small gaps into open doors for raccoons and bats.
Legal Notes — Know Before Anyone Starts
Gray squirrels are classified as game animals in many states with specific trapping seasons and relocation limits. Flying squirrels are protected in some regions. A licensed wildlife operator handles the paperwork — homeowners trapping on their own can accidentally break state game laws.
Can You DIY It?
Hardware-store cages work for one or two squirrels, but colonies and flyers are another story. The classic DIY failure: sealing the hole while squirrels are inside, which leads to dead animals in walls or frantic new chew holes — sometimes straight into the living space.
What It Costs
Pricing depends on colony size and how many entry gaps have to be chew-proofed — a single-entry job is simple, a flying squirrel colony on a complex roofline is a bigger project. Emergency timing and cleanup needs also shape the quote, and everything is itemized in writing after the inspection.
See how pricing works across species in our cost guide.
Squirrel Removal — FAQ
How do you get squirrels out of an attic?
A one-way exclusion door over the main entry, secondary holes sealed, and any remaining squirrels trapped. Once activity stops for several days, the door comes off and the final hole is sealed with metal flashing.
What time of year is squirrel removal hardest?
During the two breeding seasons (roughly February–April and August–October) when litters may be in the nest. Pros check for nests before excluding anyone.
How much does squirrel removal cost?
It depends on colony size and how many entry gaps need chew-proof sealing. A no-obligation inspection gives you an exact written quote — that's the only number worth planning around.
Will mothballs or repellents work?
No — repellents, strobe lights and ultrasonic devices have no reliable track record in attics. Physical removal plus exclusion is the only permanent fix.
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