Squirrels

– Look for torn soffits or chewed vents on roofs.
– Find gray fur and droppings in attics.
– Notice noisy running and thumps above ceilings.

One-way exclusion devices on active entry points after confirming no young are present; live trapping where legal; seal all secondary entry points before closing primary; trim tree limbs to 10 feet from roofline to deter re-entry. A pro checks that no babies are left inside. One-way doors let the squirrels out for good. Every gap is then sealed so they cannot return. Trimming tree limbs cuts off their path to the roof.

We use one-way doors on entry points after inspection. We then seal vents and trim trees to stop return.

– Trim tree branches to at least 10 feet from roofline and 8 feet from the house sides.

– Install heavy-gauge hardware cloth over roof vents and attic louvers.

– Cap or screen all fascia board gaps and damaged soffit areas promptly.

– Do not place bird feeders within 15 feet of the home — squirrels use them as a bridge.

– Inspect attic annually, especially in late winter before spring nesting activity.

– Trim branches ten feet from roof and gutters.

– Screen attic vents with heavy-gauge hardware cloth.

– Store bird seed and pet food in metal cans.

– Check attic in late winter before spring nesting.

Deciduous woodland and suburban tree canopy; nests (dreys) in tree forks or hollow cavities; enters attics through roof vents, fascia gaps, and damaged soffits. Squirrels live in trees and suburban yards. They get into attics through roof vents and gaps. Damaged soffits give them an easy way in. They use nearby tree limbs to reach the roof.

Squirrels are common in Austin trees and attics. They use limbs to reach roofs and vents.