Squirrel Removal in Metro Atlanta

If you have woken up to the sound of scurrying above your head, you may have a problem with squirrels in your home. Squirrels running in your attic, down your walls, and over your roof are more than just a nuisance to your life. Squirrels cause damage, spread diseases, and contaminate your attic.

Call a professional wildlife control operator at the first sign of squirrel infestations.

How Critter Control Gets Rid of Squirrels

The most common areas to find squirrels are in your attic, on your roof, and in your walls. Squirrels enter homes to escape the weather or to find a safe place to build a nest to give birth. Squirrels can have two litters a year. So homeowners in Metro Atlanta are most likely to experience a squirrel problem when squirrels give birth in the spring and the fall.

When you select Critter Control, your wildlife specialist will arrive with the right equipment and supplies needed to effectively and humanely remove the squirrel from your home. The specialist will first perform a thorough inspection to determine the severity of the problem. They will then present you with a custom solution to trap and remove the squirrels. Critter Control will then seal all entry points to lessen the chances of future infestations. In addition, they will apply a sanitization and ectoparasite agent to clean up after these rodents, provide warranty options, and give you an estimate for preventive services.

Home Inspection: Signs of Squirrels

The signs of a squirrel infestation include:

Scampering Noises – Squirrels are rambunctious animals. Unlike nocturnal rodents, squirrels are diurnal, so you will most likely hear them early in the morning and at dusk.
Foul Odors – As squirrel urine and feces accumulate in your attic, you will notice a potent smell emanating through the walls and your heating and cooling vents.
Presence of Acorns and Nuts – Squirrels will gather and store their favorite foods away for the winter months.
Torn Insulation – Squirrels will use the insulation in your attic to build their nest.
Chewed Wood and Wires – Squirrels will gnaw through wood and wires.

If you notice any or all of these signs, you might have a squirrel infestation, but it’s hard to be certain because other wildlife also exhibit similar signs and behaviors. To confirm that it is squirrels, your Critter Control inspector will look for signs of chewing in or around your home and small openings leading to your attic or crawl space. They will identify droppings and the type of nest you have. Critter Control inspectors participate in continual training and know exactly where to look to confirm there is a squirrel problem.

Squirrel Trapping and Removal

The most common methods for humane squirrel removal are

Trapping – Squirrels are trapped live, removed, and brought to a safe place to live.
One-Way Doors – Squirrels that live in an attic go out often during the day to gather nuts and acorns. A one-way door allows them to leave but not come back in.
Deterrents – Deterrents make your attic a less attractive and hospitable place to live.

Squirrel Control and Exclusion

Once squirrel removal is complete and the squirrels are set free in their natural habitat, it’s important to ensure they or any other nuisance animals are prevented from returning. Critter Control offers exclusion services that keep you and your family safe from future infestations.

Exclusion is the process of finding and sealing all current and potential entry points to your home as well as making changes to your outside environment that can lead to infestations. This can include capping your chimney, adding screens to vents, and sealing gaps in roofing, soffits, and around attic windows and where services such as electricity enter your home.

In your yard, exclusion can include trimming trees and bushes close to your home so squirrels and other animals cannot jump onto your roof. It may also entail removing bird feeders, eliminating water sources, and eliminating brush where animals can hide.

Habitat Modification for DIY Squirrel Control

After we perform a squirrel removal service, we suggest a few easy projects to make your property less attractive to squirrels. Precautions like removing trees or tree branches on or close to your roof can help prevent squirrel problems in your home. We also urge you to refrain from using bird feeders as they are a huge attractant for squirrels and additional wildlife. After squirrel removal, we advise all our customers to remove food sources like accessible birdseed and acorns, if present, in order to maintain a squirrel-free home.

Nuisance Squirrel Frequently Asked Questions

How does a squirrel get into my house?

Squirrels are common in residential areas and are often seen in people’s yards and homes. As overwintering pests, squirrels in your attic will build a nest to enjoy protection from the cold weather. Yards with plenty of foliage are attractive to squirrels, who view trees as both a source of food and shelter. Contact Critter Control to set up an inspection if you think you might have squirrels in your attic.

What damage does a squirrel do?

Although capable of relatively peaceful cohabitation with humans, when squirrels nest in your attic, squirrel damage can become significant. In yards, squirrels will dig up buried nuts and seeds, which leaves holes that harm the overall aesthetic of your yard. They also chew the bark off ornamental trees and shrubbery, eat from gardens, raid bird feeders, and chew on birdhouses.

Inside your attic, squirrels gnaw on wooden support beams and walls. They also create a fire hazard by chewing on electrical wires. Additionally, squirrels often travel on powerlines, which can lead to electrical shorts.

To minimize the damage they create, let Critter Control humanely remove squirrels from your home.

How much does squirrel removal cost?

Costs vary depending on the severity of the infestation, the method needed for squirrel removal, and the damage incurred. Contact Critter Control for a free inspection. They will provide you with a detailed plan and estimate for squirrel removal costs.