It is common for Grey squirrels to chew their way into your home through soffits or damaged boards on your home. They are looking for a warm place to sleep and build their nests. Grey squirrels can do considerable damage to exterior trim and siding as they widen or create new ways to enter structures. Once inside, they will gnaw on electrical wiring — causing shorts and even fires. Squirrels may also carry fleas and other unwanted organisms that can infest a structure long after the squirrels themselves have come and gone. After we have removed the problem squirrels we repair and seal the damaged area to prevent them from re-entry.

Flying squirrels are known to enter homes in late fall when temperatures begin to drop. In addition to nesting in high places like attics, flying squirrels can also be found in external walls and between floors, using insulation as nesting material. Highly social by nature, their playful, nocturnal habits give them away. Homeowners with flying squirrels often hear them scurrying around in the attic or coming and going after midnight. In addition to scratching sounds in the middle of the night, you may also hear low, soft chirping or clucking sounds.