Squirrel Trapping in Albany, NY
Squirrels in the attic are one of the most common wildlife problems for Albany, NY homeowners. What often starts as a scratching sound in the ceiling quickly becomes a serious issue — squirrels chew through electrical wiring (creating a fire hazard), shred insulation, and damage structural wood as they build nests. A female squirrel may raise two litters per year inside your attic, and family groups tend to return to the same nesting sites year after year if the entry points are not permanently sealed.
Squirrel removal requires more than setting a trap. The critical step is identifying every entry point the squirrels are using — there is often more than one — and sealing all but one with exclusion materials before trapping begins. Once the squirrels are removed, all entry points are sealed permanently. Skipping the exclusion step is the most common reason squirrel problems recur: new squirrels simply move into the open access points the old ones used.
Mike & Son’s Pest Control provides professional squirrel trapping and exclusion throughout Albany, NY. Call (518) 218-1080 for a free inspection and estimate.
Areas We Serve
Albany, NY | Altamont | Averill Park | Ballston Lake | Bethlehem | Berne | Burnt Hills | Clifton Park | Cohoes | Colonie | Delmar | Duanesburg | East Greenbush | Glenmont | Glenville | Green Island | Guilderland | Halfmoon | Latham | Loudonville | Mechanicville | New Scotland | Ravena | Rensselaer | Rotterdam | Schenectady | Selkirk | Slingerlands | Troy | Voorheesville | Watervliet and surrounding Capital Region communities.
About Squirrels
Gray squirrels and red squirrels are the most common species causing structural problems for Albany, NY homeowners. Squirrels typically enter attics through rotted fascia, loose soffit vents, and gaps where rooflines meet. Once inside, they build nests, gnaw on wiring and structural wood, and can introduce fleas and ticks. Squirrels are active year-round and most commonly enter structures in fall and late winter.