Lake Country Southern Flying Squirrel Removal Services

Evicting Flying Squirrels from Attics in Athens, Eatonton, Greensboro, Madison, and Milledgeville

If you're hearing scratching, scurrying, and unusual noises in your attic at night, you likely have southern flying squirrels living unseen in your home. These highly social animals commonly live in groups of six to eight, and we've encountered infestations with as many as fifteen individuals sharing the same attic space. Like all rodents, they create fire hazards when gnawing on electrical wiring, and their group living habits mean contamination accumulates quickly.

CatchPro Wildlife Removal knows everything there is to know about squirrel removal. Our humane and efficient process uses specialized techniques designed specifically for these nocturnal, colony-dwelling animals that can squeeze through openings as small as half an inch. With same-day appointments, five-star reviews, and free estimates, we make it easy to find trustworthy solutions to even your most persistent flying squirrel problems.

Hearing nocturnal activity in your attic? Contact CatchPro Wildlife Removal online or call us directly at (706) 471-0974 to request a free removal and exclusion estimate!

Our Flying Squirrel Removal Techniques

Flying squirrel removal requires different strategies than standard gray squirrel work because these animals are protected in Georgia and must be live-trapped and relocated. We begin with a comprehensive perimeter inspection to locate entry points, though this can be challenging given the tiny openings flying squirrels exploit. Their ability to squeeze through half-inch gaps means we must examine areas that would never accommodate larger wildlife species.

Following exterior inspection, we conduct a thorough attic assessment to determine colony size and evaluate damage. We look for concentration areas where droppings accumulate; flying squirrel droppings resemble tiny grains of rice and vary from dark gray to light brown. Because entry points can be difficult to identify during daylight hours, we sometimes perform dusk observations to watch squirrels exit their daytime resting sites.

Our primary removal method involves installing one-way doors at confirmed entry points while simultaneously sealing all other potential access areas. These specialized devices allow flying squirrels to exit the structure but prevent reentry. We supplement one-way door installations with live cage traps strategically placed in high-activity areas to confirm that all animals have been removed.

Once we confirm that no flying squirrels remain, we return to remove the one-way doors and complete the final sealing using materials flying squirrels cannot chew through. For heavily contaminated areas, we recommend removing and replacing soiled insulation followed by disinfection treatments.

Unique Characteristics of Southern Flying Squirrels

Southern flying squirrels possess fascinating traits that distinguish them from other squirrel species and explain their success as home invaders.

Southern flying squirrels are known for their:

• Gliding ability. Despite their name, flying squirrels don't actually fly; they glide using a thin skin membrane stretching from front legs to back legs. They climb to high vantage points, leap spread-eagled, and glide to destinations up to 100 feet away, making it easy for them to access roof areas.
• Strictly nocturnal behavior. Flying squirrels are active exclusively at night, emerging shortly after sunset and remaining active throughout evening hours. This nocturnal schedule means most people never see them despite their prevalence throughout the eastern United States.
• Colony living habits. Unlike solitary gray squirrels, flying squirrels are highly social and commonly nest in groups. A single attic can house anywhere from six to fifteen individuals, and northern populations experiencing harsh winters have yielded colonies exceeding fifty animals.
• High-pitched communication. Flying squirrels make distinctive "cheep" sounds during the first few hours after sunset to keep track of colony members and warn of approaching danger. These vocalizations help identify their presence.
• Multiple breeding seasons. Southern flying squirrels breed twice annually, from January through March and again from June through August. After a forty-day gestation period, females produce three to seven young born naked and blind, with fur developing and eyes opening within three to four weeks.
• Omnivorous diet. Flying squirrels are the only carnivorous member of the squirrel family, though omnivorous better describes their habits. They forage for nuts, acorns, seeds, buds, and fruits, but also consume eggs, birds, nestlings, and insects.

These characteristics make flying squirrel colonies particularly challenging to manage without professional expertise and specialized techniques.

Don't let flying squirrel colonies take over your attic. Call CatchPro Wildlife Removal at (706) 471-0974 to request same-day removal services anywhere in our service area!