Spring Wildlife Spotlight: Squirrels in the Home
As winter loosens its grip on Connecticut, the signs of spring are hard to miss—warmer days, longer evenings, and nature slowly coming back to life. But with the season’s arrival also comes a spike in wildlife activity. Animals that were laying low through the cold months are now on the move, searching for food, mates, and places to nest. Unfortunately, homes, barns, and sheds often make the perfect spot.
In Connecticut, early spring is prime time for gray squirrels to start nesting. As trees begin to bud and temperatures rise, squirrels get busy—often seeking out quiet, hidden spots to raise their young. Unfortunately, attics and wall voids in homes offer exactly that.
How Squirrels Get Inside Homes and Sheds
Squirrels are agile climbers and chewers. If your roofline has loose fascia boards, uncapped vents, or damaged soffits, a determined squirrel can easily chew its way in. Branches that hang close to your home give them a clear path to the roof, where they’ll look for entry points or make their own.
What Squirrels Do Once Inside
Once inside, a female squirrel will build a nest using insulation, cardboard, or anything else soft and shreddable. She’ll likely give birth to a litter of babies in early spring. While they might seem harmless, squirrels can be very destructive. They chew on wood framing, electrical wires, and ductwork, and the noise they make—scratching, gnawing, and running—can become hard to ignore.
Squirrels Cause Thousands of Dollars in Damage
Besides structural damage, the biggest concern with squirrels is the fire risk. They have a habit of gnawing on wiring, which can lead to shorts or even electrical fires. Their droppings and urine can also contaminate insulation and create foul odors over time. And once a squirrel has successfully made it into your home, others may follow.
At American Bio-Tech, we specialize in identifying entry points, safely removing squirrels, and sealing up your home to keep them out for good. If you’re hearing noise in the attic or suspect a squirrel has moved in, don’t wait.
Call American Bio-Tech today at (860) 355-1231 to schedule a squirrel inspection or removal.