Squirrel Removal and Control | Squirrels in the Attic

Getting rid of Squirrels

Squirrel Description

Squirrels are small sized mammals that are native to all parts of the United States. Squirrels come in many shapes, sizes and colors. The most common squirrels in the United States are the Gray squirrel followed by the Red squirrel, then Fox squirrel, rock squirrel and therest of the squirrel family.

Squirrels are rodents which puts him in the same animal classification as the rat. Squirrel front teeth continuously grow, which creates the need to continuously chew on wood or other hard things to keep their teeth filed. Most squirrels will have two litters of young per year, usually born in March. The second letter is commonly in October. There are year-to-year changes in this timeline because of changing geographic weather patterns. Also, what area of the US you live in.

Getting rid of Squirrels

There are several ways a homeowner can control squirrel population around their home. The best thing a homeowner can do to minimize problems is to eliminate all forms of food sources like birdfeeders. This is the primary food source and eliminating it will go a long ways towards solving squirrel problems. Squirrels carry many different diseases and parasites and should never be allowed to live in or near your home. Squirrels can be one of the most determined animals to try and reenter a home after it's evicted. Squirrel Exclusion is often needed for effective control.

Habitat of The Squirrel

Typical squirrel habitats are usually found in large stands of trees such as oak, hickory, maple, beech and other trees that bear fruit. Squirrels still nest in trees, but we talk about urbanized squirrels and the damage they cause.

Today's modern-day squirrels are often found in attics, crawlspaces, walls, foundations and other parts of your home. Squirrels take up residence in easily accessible places that provide them access to food and water. Most urban squirrels get food from birdfeeders. Squirrel dependency on man is derived from this available food source. Animals love to make their home where it is convenient located near an available food source.

Squirrels and their Diet

Most types of squirrels eat mainly nuts, fruits and berries. Squirrels are not typically scavengers but have been known to tear trash bags and knock over garbage cans in an attempt to scavenge food. This happens on rare occasions and most of the time squirrels get their food source from birdfeeders and other forms of human supplied food.

How are they a Nuisance?
Squirrels can become a nuisance when they chew holes into the attic of your home. They do this to gain access. This is where they will set up a home in order to have their squirrel babies and provide shelter. Squirrels will now start to contaminate attic insulation by urinating and defecating on it.

What If I have a squirrel problem? If you feel that you have a squirrel problem and would like professional assistance in getting rid of squirrels, contact a wildlife removal professional located in our help section. Simply click your state, locate your city and call the number listed on that page. If there is no one listed in your area, please fill out our contact us form and we will find a professional wildlife removal company to assist you. If you would like to purchase DIY traps and products, click here.

Squirrel FAQs

What type of squirrels are in my area?

That depends on where you live. The eastern and central United States contain both gray and red squirrels. Rock squirrels are found in the Western United States.
What kind of damage can a tiny squirrel do to my home?

Don't kid yourself. Squirrels can do a lot of damage to a home in a short period of time. Damage that includes facia boards, roofs, soffits, and insulation.
What time of year do squirrels have babies?

Most squirrels have a litter of young in the spring and then litter again in the fall. In most areas of the United States, the spring squirrels will have babies between February and April. In the fall, it is between September and November.
How many babies do squirrels typically have?

A typical squirrel litter will range between two and six young.
How do I know if I have squirrel babies?

When squirrels are born they will be hairless, they will weigh approximately 3 ounces and be totally dependent on their mother for approximately 5 to 7 weeks. You will hear plenty of noises and scratching in the attic.
I heard noises in my attic but now it is all quiet. Are the squirrels gone?

Squirrels will go quiet after they give birth to their young. The young will be totally immobile and the only noise you will hear is when the mother squirrel enters and exits your attic in a search of food. The mother's only job is keeping the young warm and fed.
My attic is very noisy. Sounds like animals running 24/7, what is it?

Sounds like you may have a litter of squirrels born in your attic. The noises you hear are associated with young squirrels becoming mobile. They will run and play just like any other animal and similar to puppies.
If I do nothing, how long will the squirrels stay in my attic?

Squirrels find attics to be very beneficial nesting environments. They will often live in the attic all year round. If you do not have the animals removed, they will have babies in your attic. Often times, those babies seek their own birthplace (your attic) to have their own babies. This is why you need wildlife exclusion.
What does it cost to have squirrels removed from my attic?

The answer is very broad. A lot of things go into figuring how much a wildlife exclusion will cost. The height of the home is a major factor, the higher the home the more it will cost. How many corners is also a factor in pricing including inside and outside corners. Also, the amount of gutter plays a factor in how much a wildlife exclusion will cost.
I have a quote to remove insulation from my attic after the squirrels are removed. Is this necessary?

Yes, you should have the insulation replaced in your attic. Squirrels will urinate and defecate in the insulation. Now the insulation is contaminated and other squirrels will smell this as an invitation. This makes other squirrels want to “chew in” and see whats there.
Is there a warrantee for all work?

Most companies should give you a standard one-year warranty. You may be able to request more. A longer warranty may cost a bit more.
I have a quote from another company, can you tell me if I'm getting ripped off?

We will be more than happy to look at any written quote. Simply e-mail it to us and we will look at it. There are a couple factors that we examine on the quote. So make sure the e-mail contains your e-mail address along with your physical address. We will look at your house on Google Earth™ which will give us a range of what your house should cost to exclude.
Is there a charge for this second look service?

We do not charge for this service. We benefit from the satisfaction of knowing that you as a customer are getting a fair deal for a fair price. Our gift to you.