Squirrels

Squirrels are active pests all year long in Minneapolis. During the spring, females are giving birth and searching for food for their young. During the autumn, squirrels prepare for the coming winter by searching for and storing nuts, cones, mushrooms, and more. T Unfortunately, they often target attics as overwintering spots, so they create their nest and store their food there. Unlike other mammals, squirrels do not hibernate in the winter. They spend more time in their dens, and they may even share a den with another squirrel to keep themselves warm. When they do go outside, you may be wondering how squirrels stay warm.

Signs of a Squirrel Infestation

Squirrels are persistent animals that will create a great amount of damage in a short amount of time. Some issues squirrels are responsible for in attics include ripped and soiled insulation, chewed wood (including entry points, as pictured), and more.

• Flying Squirrels
  • Chew on wiring and create outages by running across wires.
• Tree Squirrels
  • Chew on wiring and pull insulation for nesting, creating a great electrical fire hazard.
• Ground Squirrels
  • Unsightly damage outside from foraging for food creates potential harm for livestock, pets, and humans.

Squirrel Removal & Squirrel Trapping

When performing squirrel removal, our wildlife professional will determine the most effective and humane way to remove the squirrel(s) from your property. Wildlife Management Services offers professional squirrel trapping and removal services. Trapping is widely considered the most effective type of squirrel control. Our technicians will implement unique squirrel trapping and removal methods to ensure the safety of the squirrels and to get them out quickly. Learn more about how to get rid of squirrels.

Repairing Squirrel Damage & Keeping Squirrels Out

Wildlife Management Services offers long-term solutions to your worst wildlife problems. Our damage repairs may double as prevention methods and we aim to keep wildlife animals out of your home for good! Home exclusion is the most effective squirrel pest control. It is essential to seal all current and potential entry points to prevent future squirrel infestations. Learn more about our repair services here.

Are you sure you have a squirrel infestation? Check out what squirrels are up to this time of year >

Maybe you need our team to inspect to be sure, and then get started with squirrel removal. Call now!

How Did Squirrels Get in My House?

Each type of squirrel will enter homes in hopes of finding a sufficient food source and safe shelter. Damages begin at the place squirrels use to enter your home, which is commonly attics, eaves, soffits, and sometimes crawlspaces. Learn more about places in your house squirrels use as entry points. Different squirrel species have different behaviors it is important to do your research on the types of squirrels commonly found in your area to really understand how squirrels get into homes. Also, over time many misconceptions about squirrels have come about, it is important to get your wildlife information from accredited wildlife professionals. Read about Squirrel Myths & Facts. 

Call Wildlife Management Services to get rid of your squirrel problems. 763.233.6895

Customer Review

"Had squirrels in our Attic. Matt did a good job live-trapping them at the entry point and did a good job fencing off the entry point once they were all cleared out. They wrote us a detailed report (w/ pictures) on all of the possible entry points for all rodents/critters."

—Steve T.

Additional Information

• How to Get Rid of Squirrels
• Squirrel Damage
• Squirrel Trapping
• Squirrels in Attics
• Squirrels in Homes
• The Difference in Squirrel Species
• Squirrels: Which Types are Most Destructive?
• Squirrel Proofing Your Property
• Squirrel Myths & Facts
• Understanding Squirrel Nesting and Reproduction
• Do Squirrels Hiberate?

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