Hi everyone,
I’m pretty sure there’s a squirrel living in my attic. I’ve been hearing scratching and movement mostly in the early morning and late evening, and I even saw it briefly near the roofline outside.
The problem is I don’t want to tear apart parts of the attic or cause unnecessary damage trying to get it out. I’ve read about traps, one-way doors, and even just waiting it out, but I’m not sure what actually works best without making things worse.
For anyone who’s dealt with this before, what’s the safest and most effective way to remove a squirrel without wrecking the house?
Sounds like classic squirrel behavior. Early morning noise is usually a giveaway.
One-way exclusion doors worked best for me. Lets them out but not back in.
Make sure you find the exact entry point before doing anything.
@FixNestOliver Same here. Once I installed one, the problem was gone in a couple days.
Check for babies first though. If there are young ones inside, things get complicated.
I had to wait until the babies were gone before sealing the entry.
Sealing too early can trap them inside and cause more damage.
@RoofLineJake good point. I almost made that mistake once.
After removal, reinforce the entry spot or they’ll come right back.
They’ll keep trying the same hole if it’s not properly sealed with strong material.