Get Squirrels Out. Keep Them Out.

Our Squirrel Removal Process

We start with a thorough inspection of the attic, roofline, soffits, fascia, gable vents, and ridge vents. We identify every entry point, determine the species involved, check for babies or nesting activity, and assess any damage to wiring or insulation.

For gray squirrels, we typically use a combination of live cage traps and one-way exclusion doors. One-way doors let squirrels leave but prevent re-entry. We check traps daily. Trapped females are inspected for nursing to confirm no babies remain inside the structure.

Flying squirrels are colony animals. A single home can harbor 20 or more. They require a different approach: we seal the entire structure down to one or two exits, install one-way doors, and allow the colony to filter out over several days before completing the final seal.

Once all squirrels are out, we seal every entry point with professional-grade chew-resistant materials. All exclusion work is backed by a written guarantee. If squirrels re-enter through any point we sealed, we come back at no cost.

Three Species, Three Behaviors

The Eastern Gray Squirrel is the most common. Active during the day, aggressive chewers, and persistent. They have two breeding seasons: late winter (December through February) and midsummer (June through August). A gray squirrel can chew through aluminum, vinyl, and even thin gauge steel.

The Red Squirrel is smaller but more destructive per ounce. Territorial, fast, and relentless. They cache food inside walls and attics, creating secondary pest problems. Less common in suburban areas but prevalent in wooded properties in Putnam, Dutchess, and Orange counties.

The Southern Flying Squirrel is nocturnal and colonial. Homeowners often mistake them for mice because they hear scratching at night. Flying squirrels are much smaller than gray squirrels and can enter through gaps as small as a quarter. A single colony can number 20 or more animals.

Fire Hazard, Insulation Damage & Parasites

Chewed wiring is the primary concern. Squirrels gnaw on electrical wires to keep their teeth trimmed. Exposed wiring in an attic surrounded by dry insulation is a textbook fire hazard. Insurance companies and fire investigators see this regularly.

Beyond wiring, squirrels compress and contaminate insulation with urine and droppings, reducing its R-value and creating odor problems. They also chew through PVC plumbing vents, wooden structural members, and HVAC ductwork.

Squirrels carry fleas, ticks, and mites. Flying squirrel colonies in particular can harbor large numbers of parasites that migrate into living spaces when the animals are removed. We recommend decontamination for heavy infestations. Learn more about our attic decontamination service.

Two Breeding Seasons Per Year

Gray squirrels breed twice a year. The first litter arrives in late February or March. The second arrives in August or September. Both periods produce a surge in attic invasions as females seek warm, protected spaces to nest.

We check every job for babies. If a trapped female is nursing, we go back into the attic to locate and remove the litter by hand. Leaving baby squirrels behind is inhumane and creates a secondary problem when they die inside the structure.

Full Home Exclusion

Removing the squirrels is only half the job. If you do not seal the house, new squirrels will find the same entry points within weeks. We seal every vulnerable area with professional-grade materials that squirrels cannot chew through: 16-gauge galvanized steel, heavy stainless mesh, and commercial-grade ridge vent covers.

For comprehensive protection, we offer a full home exclusion service that seals every potential entry point on the structure, not just the ones squirrels are currently using.