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Squirrels do not hibernate during the winter, but instead are well prepared critters for the cold weather. The most common backyard squirrels include the fox and gray squirrels, tree squirrels that work hard to gain weight, grow a thick coat, and build a warm nest before winter arrives.

Squirrels can give birth twice a year, with one of those times being in late winter, around February and March. Taking care of a litter will be a priority, including feeding and keeping them warm. You can watch for specific signs that suggest you have a squirrel living in your home, like hearing odd sounds coming from your attic or other parts of your home. Squirrel sounds include chirping, squeaking, barking, grunting, and gnawing.

Rats do not hibernate; in fact, they are quite active during winter. During the winter, rats will seek out warmer shelters, such as inside homes, buildings, or other structures, to escape the cold. Rats may become more active at night and spend more time foraging for food, as their food sources may be scarce during the winter months. Rat breeding does slow down during colder months, but that doesn’t mean it stops altogether. A growing colony of these pests can cause serious structural damage to an infested home.

It is not uncommon for the sightings of mice to increase during the winter. Mice look for warmer habitats when the cold weather arrives. They can squeeze through a hole the a quarter of an inch in diameter so they can find their way into most houses. Mice spread diseases, damage your house, and contaminate your food. Call a professional at the first sign of a mouse infestation.

Opossums are likely to take advantage of an open basement, crawlspace, or area underneath a porch or deck to build a nest for shelter from the cold weather. They carry diseases, so avoiding getting scratched or bitten is crucial. Since opossums do not hibernate in winter, it is common for people to see the pests out and about year-round. The animals scavenge in the garbage when food is scarce and are known to den under sheds, porches, and decks. Our technicians have safety gear and equipment to remove opossums.

Raccoons are clever and agile and access attics, crawlspaces, and basements for safe, warm areas for shelter from winter weather. Their activity slows down during the winter, but raccoons can still be a problem. Raccoons will destroy your attic and contaminate insulation.

Birds can create problems for residential and commercial properties. Their droppings contain mold spores and can stain homes, sidewalks, and buildings. Some bird species colonize in large groups, increasing the hazards. Some groups can become aggressive toward humans. Critter Control has multiple ways to exclude birds and effectively prevent future issues.