Squirrels

Listen for running, scratching, or rolling sounds during daylight hours, especially early morning and late afternoon. Look for chewed entry holes and nesting materials.

Easy access to shelter, warmth, nesting sites, and nearby food sources attract squirrels. Tree branches touching roofs provide convenient access.

Trim tree branches away from buildings, seal potential entry points with strong materials, cap chimneys, and install vent covers designed to exclude wildlife.

Yes, squirrels can chew through electrical wiring, creating significant fire hazards. They also damage insulation and structural components.

Professional removal is recommended, especially when young are present. One-way doors and exclusion methods are often most effective.

Most repellents provide only temporary results. Physical exclusion and habitat modification offer more reliable long-term control.

Leave young squirrels in place if possible. Mother squirrels usually return for their babies. Contact a wildlife professional for safe removal if necessary.

Squirrels rarely leave established nesting sites voluntarily. Active removal and exclusion measures are typically necessary.

Squirrels can gnaw through weak spots, exploit existing gaps, or enter through uncapped chimneys and damaged vents. They can squeeze through holes as small as 1.5 inches.

Professional removal typically takes 3-7 days, but complete exclusion and damage repair may require several weeks of work and monitoring.