Need suggestions regarding squirrels in attic

[Olustee bus]

I obviously have em. What would an exterminator company charge to get rid of em.

Any other suggestions.

Thanks

[CertInsaneC5]

Depends on how they have to go about it. Its gonna be 'spensive no matter what.

Do it yourself.

Find where they are coming in first. Seal it up after chasing them out. Problem solved.

If you can't get to them to chase them out. Live traps are the way to go. Either way you go, you have to fix where they are getting into.

There is always the third option. Burn the place down. :D

[Blademaker]

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Kill them all..............

[Chuck A]

sorry to hear, they will cause a lot damage if you dont take care of problem quickly
very true, indeed

[Kerrmudgeon]

A girlfriend of mine had a bunch in her roof for years and finally had an exterminator come in. They go by how many in/out places they find when they survey the house. Her's was pretty bad and they charged her 2,000$. I think there were about 4 in/out spots. That includes barrier wire mesh, one way doors for a time to make sure they all get out, and coming back to remove those and replace them with the same wire mesh. i think it's stainless and non chewable. The little buggers will chew through almost any repairs you make to get into where they live so it must be metal to cover their "holes"

Hers was so bad that they had chewed through to her dining room and where raiding her cat food that was up on a stand. (so the dog couldn't get it)
We confronted a couple in the house....man you should see those things run and jump in a confined space! :willy:

[Olustee bus]

I think I will hire a young man with good sense and ask him to go in the attic and look around. From that, I will decide the next move..

A land mine is not in the mix. Nor is burning it down. But thanks for your concern!!:slap:

[69camfrk]

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Kill them all..............

What are they like terrorist squirrels or something?:D

[wwomanC6]

I think I will hire a young man with good sense and ask him to go in the attic and look around. From that, I will decide the next move..

A land mine is not in the mix. Nor is burning it down. But thanks for your concern!!:slap:

Make sure you warn the young man not to let the squirrels run up his leg...They steal Nuts! :squirrel:
On a more serious note: Once you get someone to get them out of there, put down chunks of Irish Spring soap up there to keep them from coming back.


Hear are some helpful articles:
What can you do about squirrels in the attic?

With any squirrel problem, you should first do the things that help your situation. First, remove any bird feeders, secure the garbage cans, and cut the tree limbs back around the house so squirrels do not have easy access to the roof.
Then, you need to make the attic unattractive to them. As explained by Earl, "Squirrels see your attic as a nice place to live and they want to be there. A nasty environment must be created, an environment so nasty that they will be repelled and not want to be there."
One option is the Evictor Strobe Light invented by Earl because he was having problems with squirrels in his attic. As he describes it, "I had squirrels in my own attic crawl space for 25 years. I was anxious to solve my own problem. I installed 3 Evictor Strobe Lights in my own attic and I have been squirrel free ever since! Sometimes it seems like a minor miracle not to hear them running, jumping, and chewing in the middle of the night."
Finally, wait about a month after the squirrels are gone, then seal the entrance/exit holes to keep squirrels and other pests from getting back in.

How to Get Squirrels Out of the Attic (http://pestcontrol.about.com/od/profileofpests/fl/How-to-Get-Squirrels-Out-of-the-Attic.htm?utm_term=get%20squirrels%20out%20of%20attic&utm_content=p1-main-1-more&utm_medium=sem&utm_source=msn&utm_campaign=adid-48963b8b-b711-4439-a416-c720eff0d938-0-ab_msb_ocode-28790&ad=semD&an=msn_s&am=broad&q=get%20squirrels%20out%20of%20attic&dqi=&o=28790&l=sem&qsrc=999&askid=48963b8b-b711-4439-a416-c720eff0d938-0-ab_msb)

If a Squirrel Gets in Your House:

Let it find its way out:
Remove pets from the room in which the squirrel is running or hiding.
Close all doors the lead from that room into other parts of the house.
Open all windows and doors in the room that lead outside.
Leave the room yourself. Eventually the squirrel will find its way out.
Don't worry about the squirrel if you are shutting it in a room on an upper level, squirrels can safely jump from a second-story window - but don't open windows over concrete!
If this is not possible, try humane baiting:
Bait a humane trap with peanut butter.
Leave the trap on the floor near the squirrel, and leave it alone for a few hours.
If this is not possible, try the blanket approach:
Put on heavy gloves, hold a blanket in front of you to hide your "human form" from the squirrel.
Slowly approach the squirrel, then quickly drop the blanket on it and roll it up.
Don't roll too tight or push too hard, so as not to squeeze or injure it.
Carry the blanket-wrapped squirrel outside, open it onto the ground, and it will make its escape.

If the squirrel is in the chimney
Make loud noises at the fireplace to scare the squirrels and encourage them back out the way they came in
Attach a long, thick rope (of at least 3/4 inch) to the top of the chimney, and drop it down. This will provide the squirrel with a way to climb out if it feels that it is stuck.
If the squirrel is in the attic
If it is a single squirrel or just adults, try frightening it/them with loud noises, such as banging on the rafters or even talking or yelling loudly.
If this doesn't work set up a bright light in the area and leave it on through the day and night; turn on a radio, television, or other ongoing music or sound and leave it playing; or soak rags in cider vinegar and set them around the attic. Squirrels are not especially fond of any of these, so are likely to leave.
If it is a mother with her babies, it is best to wait until the babies grow enough to leave - they may do this naturally in a few weeks when they are old enough to move around with mom.
If you don't want to wait, it's best to hire a professional who can safely relocate the family.
If you seal the entry points (see below) and the squirrels keep trying to get back in, it may be that there are babies trapped inside - in which case, a professional should be called.
Keep squirrels out
Once you have gotten the squirrel out, by whichever method, find out where it came in - look for tracks around the fireplace, inspect the attic for nests, check the foundation and home's structure for holes.
Seal any potential entry point to prevent another squirrel - or other wild animal from coming in. Metal flashing can be a sealant, as the animals cannot chew through it to get back in.
Cover chimneys with chimney caps to seal off this entry point.
Keep doors closed when not in use.

Squirrels in Your House and How to Get Them Out (http://pestcontrol.about.com/od/damagefrompests/a/Squirrels-In-Your-House-And-How-To-Get-Them-Out.htm)