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    • Wildlife We Handle
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      • Rats & Mice
      • Armadillos
      • Moles
      • Snakes
      • Bats
      • Opossums
      • Birds & Others
    • Our Services
      • Humane Animal Trapping
      • Exclusion & Proofing
      • Monthly Prevention
      • Dead Animal Removal
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  • Home
  • Wildlife We Handle
    • Raccoons
    • Squirrels
    • Rats & Mice
    • Armadillos
    • Moles
    • Snakes
    • Bats
    • Opossums
    • Birds & Others
  • Our Services
    • Humane Animal Trapping
    • Exclusion & Proofing
    • Monthly Prevention
    • Dead Animal Removal
    • Sanitization
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
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Squirrel with a nest in a roof gap, demonstrating how wildlife can exploit home vulnerabilities.

Squirrel Removal & Prevention

Squirrels are agile & resourceful creatures that often find their way into homes in search of food & shelter. 

They can cause significant damage & health hazards if not dealt with promptly.

Contact us today to protect your property from squirrels & other nuisance wildlife

Understanding & Preventing Squirrel Damage

Protect your home & property from squirrel damage with expert solutions. Our comprehensive squirrel management services include inspection, exclusion, prevention, & sanitization strategies tailored to your needs. Learn how to safeguard your home & prevent future infestations with our humane methods.

How to Identify Squirrel Infestations?

  • Noises: Scratching, scurrying, & chewing sounds in walls or attics, particularly during the day.


  • Droppings: Small, dark, pellet-like droppings found in attics or near entry points and spread throughout the attic space.


  • Nesting Materials: Shredded insulation, leaves, & twigs found in attics or wall voids.


  • Chew Marks: Rodents teeth are always growing, this causes damage to fascia, wood, wires, & personal items from needing to gnaw in order to keep their teeth filed down.


  • Tracks: Tiny footprints with four toes on the front feet & five on the back, often found in dusty areas like ontop of A/C Duct work.

Potential Damages

Signs of Infestation

Signs of Infestation

Potential exterior home damage caused by squirrels chewing

  • Property Damage: Squirrels can chew through electrical wiring, insulation, & wood, creating fire hazards & structural issues.
  • Health Risks: Squirrel droppings & urine can lead to unpleasant odors & potential health risks due to parasites & diseases.

Signs of Infestation

Signs of Infestation

Signs of Infestation

Squirrels attempting to enter a home through a gutter, emphasizing the need for home maintenance.

  • Scratching, scampering, or gnawing noises coming from your attic, walls, or ceiling.These sounds are typically noticeable during early morning or late afternoon. Chewed wires, insulation damage, droppings, & nests made of shredded material.


Identifying Squirrel Damage

Squirrel droppings in attic space.
Squirrel damage on the exterior of a home.
Roof pipe damaged by squirrels chewing
Electrical wires in attic space chew by squirrels
Squirrel nest in soffit/roof gap
Squirrel in attic space

Preventive Measures for Squirrels:

  • Keep Trees Trimmed: Regularly trim tree branches that are close to or overhanging your home. Squirrels can use these branches as a bridge to access your roof & attic.


  • Remove Clutter: Clear your yard of unnecessary clutter, such as piles of leaves, branches, & other debris. These can provide hiding spots & nesting materials for squirrels.


  • Protect Gardens: Use wire mesh or fencing to protect garden beds & vegetable patches. Harvest fruits & vegetables promptly to prevent attracting squirrels.


  • Secure Trash: Use sturdy, lidded trash cans to keep squirrels from accessing garbage. Clean up any spilled food or waste around trash areas.

Squirrel Proofing Your Home

At WILDLIFE PRO-TECTION LLC,

We Specialize in Humane Squirrel Removal & Prevention Services designed to Safeguard your Home Against Unwanted Wildlife Intrusions, Here’s how we do it:


  • Inspection: Our team conducts a thorough inspection to identify wildlife entry points, (weak or vulnerable areas on your home that is or could potentially be exploited by wildlife) & implement preventive measures.


  • Sealing Entry Points: We identify & seal off any openings or gaps where squirrels could enter your home. This includes gaps in roofs, vents, chimneys, & foundations.


  • Installing Barriers: We strategically install wildlife barriers that prevent squirrels from re-entering once they’ve been removed. These barriers are effective yet discreet, blending seamlessly with your home’s architecture.


  • Sanitization: Our team applies live enzymes to help break down organic matter & eliminate odors at the source once the squirrels have been evicted. These enzymes work by digesting the bacteria & organic residues left by squirrel waste, ensuring thorough decontamination & providing a deeper & more lasting clean.


  • Preventing Future Infestations: Our comprehensive approach not only removes existing squirrels but also ensures that your home is protected against future invasions.


  • Expertise & Peace of Mind: With our expertise in wildlife behavior    & proven techniques, you can rest assured that your home will remain secure & free from squirrel intrusions.

Contact Us Today for Professional & Humane Squirrel Removal & Prevention

Understanding Squirrel Behavior

Nesting Habits

Squirrels typically build nests, known as dreys, in the forks of trees. However, in urban & suburban areas of Northeast Florida, they often seek shelter in attics, chimneys, & wall cavities. These warm, dry spaces provide ideal nesting sites, especially during the colder months. WILDLIFE PRO-TECTION LLC specializes in identifying & securing these entry points to prevent squirrel infestations in your home.

Diet

Squirrels have a diverse diet that primarily includes nuts, seeds, & fruits. They are also known to consume bird eggs, small insects, & even human food scraps. This varied diet can attract squirrels to your property, particularly if there are accessible food sources. To deter squirrels, it's essential to eliminate or secure food sources around your home, such as bird feeders, pet food, & garbage. Our Team offers expert advice on reducing attractants & implementing effective squirrel prevention measures.

Communication

Squirrels use a range of vocalizations & tail movements to communicate. Loud chattering, squeaks, & tail flicking can indicate that a squirrel feels threatened or is alerting others to danger. Understanding these behavioral cues can help you identify when squirrels are nearby & potentially trying to gain access to your home.

Common Squirrel Species in Northeast Florida

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Southern Flying Squirrel

Eastern Gray Squirrel

This squirrel is medium-sized with gray fur & a white underside. These rodents thrive in both wooded & urban areas & are often seen navigating trees & power lines during the day. Eastern Gray Squirrels can easily access rooftops & attics, where they may chew on wiring & insulation, causing significant damage. 

Fox Squirrel

Fox Squirrel

Southern Flying Squirrel

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Fox Squirrels are larger than Eastern Gray Squirrels & have fur colors ranging from gray to black with reddish highlights. They prefer open woodlands & pine forests & are generally more solitary, often foraging on the ground. Despite their size, Fox Squirrels can enter attics & roofs through accessible entry points. 

Southern Flying Squirrel

Southern Flying Squirrel

Southern Flying Squirrel

Southern Flying Squirrel

Southern Flying Squirrels are small, nocturnal creatures with a distinctive gliding membrane between their limbs. Preferring dense forests & wooded suburban areas, they are active at night, gliding between trees. Their small size allows them to squeeze through tiny openings, making it easy for them to nest in attics. 

Did You Know?

Squirrel on a tree

These agile animals can leap up to 10 times their body length & climb almost any surface. This ability makes it easy for them to access rooftops & find entry points into attics of businesses & homes.

Squirrel chewing a nut

Squirrels are known for creating false food caches to deceive potential thieves.

 This tactic helps protect their real food stores from being pilfered by other animals 

Squirrel eating a nut

Squirrels’ teeth never stop growing! They have to constantly gnaw on objects like nuts & wood to keep their teeth from becoming too long, which is why you might find chew marks on your home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Squirrels

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if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Squirrels are attracted to homes that offer easy access to food, water, & shelter. Bird feeders, unsecured garbage cans, pet food left outside, & overhanging tree branches can all attract squirrels to your property.

Yes, squirrels can pose a serious fire hazard by chewing on electrical wires. Their gnawing can strip the insulation off wires, leading to short circuits & potentially causing electrical fires. Rodents are known to be responsible for 20% of house fires in the United States.

Squirrel infestations are typically most common in the fall & spring, when squirrels are looking for places to nest & raise their young. During these times, they are more likely to enter homes & attics in search of a safe, warm environment.

Squirrels have continuously growing teeth & need to gnaw on hard materials like wires & wood to keep their teeth trimmed & sharp. This behavior can cause significant damage to electrical wiring & structural components of your home.

Signs of baby squirrels in your attic include high-pitched squeaking or crying sounds, usually coming from a nest area. You might also see the mother squirrel frequently entering & leaving your attic, carrying food or nesting materials. If you suspect baby squirrels, it’s important to contact a professional to safely & humanely remove them.

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Get in Touch for Professional Squirrel Control

If you suspect a squirrel infestation or need assistance with prevention, contact WILDLIFE PRO-TECTION today. We offer comprehensive squirrel control services to protect your home & ensure peace of mind.

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