Signs of Squirrels in the Attic
Running and scratching overhead, plus chewed siding or eaves. Penn State Extension notes squirrels chew siding and under eaves to make openings for their nests, and that flying squirrels are the only squirrels active at night, so noise you hear mostly during the day points to gray squirrels.
Why Squirrels in the Attic Are a Fire Risk
Once squirrels nest inside, they chew insulation, including the insulation around wires, and Penn State Extension warns the bare wires may cause a fire.
When Squirrels Have Babies
Gray squirrels breed in mid-December or early January and again in June, and usually have two litters of one to eight pups. The young are weaned after two months. Flying squirrels can have two litters of two to four young a year.
How We Remove Squirrels
We handle squirrels in two ways. Nesting removal is for squirrels living inside the structure, in an attic, soffit, roof line or wall. We remove the animal and cover the entry hole with wire mesh, and the job carries a 6-month written guarantee.
Exterior trapping is a 10-day trapping program for squirrels that are only in the yard. There is no guarantee on the exterior program. Every job starts with a free written quote, and we serve Nassau and Suffolk County.
We never close a hole with a squirrel still inside. Penn State Extension notes that locked-in squirrels can do damage chewing their way back out.
How to Keep Squirrels Off Your Roof
- Trim trees and limbs 6 to 8 feet away from the house so squirrels cannot jump onto the roof.
- Cover openings with heavy 0.5 inch wire mesh.
- A one-way door over an opening lets squirrels out without letting them back in.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it squirrels or raccoons in my attic?
Listen for when the noise happens. Flying squirrels are the only squirrels active at night, so running and scratching you hear mostly during the day points to gray squirrels. Heavy thumping late at night points to a raccoon.
Can I seal the hole myself?
Only once you are sure every squirrel is out. Penn State Extension notes that squirrels locked inside can do damage chewing their way back out, which is why we never close a hole with a squirrel still inside.
How much does squirrel removal cost on Long Island?
It depends on how many squirrels are inside, how many openings they chewed, and whether young are present. We give a free written quote after we look.