Typical opening any squirrel will use to gain access              Gray Squirrel holes in cedar shingle roof

Gray Squirrel entry

Gray Squirrels

- Grays Squirrels are the most destructive of the three squirrel species in CT and RI. Gray Squirrels chew entry points in gable vents, soffets, and facia corners to gain access. Once in the building, they usually go into the attic or wall, where warmth and insulation makes for suitable habitat to nest and raise young.

Gray Squirrels will also use chimneys, especially dormant chimneys, to nest. Sometimes squirrels will get into a chimney, but due to the smooth tiles, won’t be able to climb out. The result is an animal making clawing, scrambling noises above the damper. If within a few days the animal is not removed, it will die in the chimney.

 This Gray Squirrel was removed from a chimney                    "Pinkie" Grays found in insulation

                    Gray squirrel under desk                                        Two young grays squirrels checking out the world

Some entry points are more dangerous than others

Red Squirrels

- Though not quite as destructive as the gray squirrel, Red Squirrels have an uncanny ability to find the most inaccessible entry points and nesting areas in a building. Red squirrels thrive in areas where there are a lot of evergreen trees (called Pine Squirrels in some of the northern states). Although red squirrels sometimes use the same areas to access a building as the gray squirrel, most often red squirrels pick an old home of 150-200 yrs. Red squirrels  gain access at the ground level, through stone foundations and old rotten wood near the sill. Reds squirrels are a challenge to catch, and even more of a challenge to keep out.

            Red Squirrel entry in dormer soffet                                                  Red Squirrel caught in a cage trap

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Red Squirrel lounging on the porch swing

Flying Squirrels

- Flying Squirrels are the most docile of the three, and in my opinion, the cutest of them all. Nocturnal in nature, flying squirrels colonize from three to a few dozen animals. Flying squirrels are not so destructive as gray squirrels or red squirrels, and tend to use existing entry points when available. Flying squirrels do however use latrines or toilet areas, which is a sign we look for when inspecting for them. These latrines will sometimes leak through a ceiling and cause staining, which resembles pine pitch or tar like consistency.

                                               This is a common Flying Squirrel entry. Notice the pellet holes

                                   from a frustrated home owner's unsuccessful attempt at shooting the animal.

                           Flying Squirrel in barn                                                   Flying Squirrel tracks on snowy roof

       Flying Squirrel Latrine in log cabin attic

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860-774-2789 Windham County

860-887-1414 Norwich Area

860-437-0770 New London Area

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                                    Surrounding Areas

Brian,

Just wanted to thank you for your great service.

                                                  Thanks again!

                                                  Cathy Culley (Groton)

10/8/08

Thanks very much,  now I won't be living with squirrels any more.

                                                  Clara Greene (Dayville)