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Squirrels may appear harmless as they leap across tree branches or gather acorns in the yard. However, once they move into attics, chimneys, or walls, they quickly become one of the most disruptive wildlife pests in New England homes. Their chewing, nesting, and foraging can destroy your property. They also spread germs and keep you up at night with scratching and scurrying sounds above. Professional squirrel removal is often the best way to help keep these tenacious animals out of homes and businesses for good.
At JP Pest Services, our squirrel control services are designed to address infestations at the source, combining humane wildlife removal with long-term prevention. Whether you are in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or beyond, or need full-service squirrel pest control for a large property, our team has the tools, training, and decades of experience to handle the problem.
Professional Squirrel Control in New England
The most common types of squirrels found in New England are the flying squirrel, gray squirrel, and red squirrel. Safe, warm, and free to forage and nest, squirrels are serious about squatting on your turf once they get comfortable.
JP Pest Services has worked with homeowners and businesses across the region, from dense urban areas to rural properties, to deliver comprehensive squirrel removal services. Whether you live in Milford, NH, and already know JP Pest locally, or you are searching for wildlife squirrel removal in towns like Wakefield, MA, our approach remains the same: identify how squirrels are entering, remove them humanely, and seal the property to prevent future infestations.
Choosing a trusted company such as JP Pest Services for squirrel pest control helps ensure infestations are handled effectively, humanely, and with strategies that prevent repeat problems.
What Brings Squirrels to the Neighborhood
Squirrels aren't too different from us - they want food, shelter, and safety - so they'll like your neighborhood just as much as you do. If you have bird feeders, vegetable gardens, and fruit trees, you have the right food sources for squirrels. While your attic, garage, and chimney offer warm shelter, perfect for nesting. Squirrels can live in natural habitats, but when they shrink due to development or seasonal changes, squirrels adapt by moving closer to humans.
Once they discover a reliable food source or an accessible attic, squirrels rarely leave on their own. Professional squirrel control services ensure that they are removed and discourage them from returning.
Dangers of Having Squirrels on your Property
Squirrels do their fair share of damage when it comes to a property’s physical construction. Known to gnaw on electrical wiring (putting your home at risk for an electrical fire) as well as chew through insulation, the result of their efforts is often expensive repairs -- at a minimum. But regardless of species, the greatest risk of unwanted squirrel guests comes from the build-up of fecal matter and urine, both of which are hazardous to human health.
When squirrels begin nesting inside, their population can grow quickly. What starts with one or two animals can lead to multiple generations using your attic as a colony. This is why professional squirrel removal services are so important.
Common Signs of a Squirrel Infestation
Homeowners often realize they have a squirrel problem through sound rather than sight. Their scratching, running, and vocalizations can also disturb sleep, especially when they establish nests in ceilings directly above bedrooms.
Noises of running or scratching in the early morning or evening are common indicators but not the only sign. Droppings in attics or garages, chewed entry points, and visible leaves or shredded insulation nests are other warning signs. If squirrels use your chimney, you may also notice strong odors or hear persistent movement inside.
If you recognize these signs, contact JP Pest Services as soon as possible to prevent further costly damage and ensure humane and effective removal.
Squirrel Control with JP Pest Services
Known throughout New England as one of the most prolific pests out there, squirrels pose a serious threat to your home and health.
Homeowners in Milford, NH, already know JP Pest Services as a trusted local partner, and our reach extends across New England. Practicing safe, successful, and humane squirrel control is a priority for the professionals at JP Pest Services. We strive to address the damage resulting from a squirrel infestation, without causing any further damage to your home (or to the squirrels).
Our Squirrel Control Process
Determined to put a permanent end to your squirrel problems, JP Pest Services relies on comprehensive exclusion and prevention services to rid your residence of squirrels, safely and effectively.
Inspection
We start with a detailed look at your property, identifying signs of pest activity, potential nesting areas, and conditions that may attract pests.
Treatment
Our team uses targeted, humane methods to remove squirrels and address nesting areas safely. Depending on the situation, we may install one-way doors, traps, or deterrents to encourage squirrels to leave attics, crawl spaces, or wall voids without harm.
Prevention & Support
Once removed, we share recommendations to reduce future pest issues and can provide additional services as needed to help protect your home long-term.
Our team uses humane methods to remove squirrels and secure nesting areas. For example, one-way excluder doors allow squirrels to relocate back outdoors where they belong, and out of your attic for good. If any squirrels have already nested, including any of their young, we safely remove them before taking care to seal off access.
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Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Gray Squirrels are the most commonly seen variety here in New England. They belong to the Rodent family and spend the majority of their lives high up in trees.
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Size: 9.1 – 12 in. body and 7.5 – 9.8 in. tail
Region: Throughout North America
Northern Flying Squirrel
While called flying squirrels, these tiny mammals actually glide and not fly. A unique membrane that runs between their front and back legs enables the squirrel to glide mid-jump until they reach their destination.
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Size: 10" - 12"
Region: Northeastern Region of the U.S.
Red Squirrel
Red Squirrels create round shaped nests called dreys, constructed from twigs, leaves and moss. In their natural environment, red squirrels will usually nest inside of tree trunks or set against the branches.
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Size: 7.5 – 9 in. body and 5.9 – 7.9 in. tail
Region: Throughout North America
Frequently Asked Questions
Professional squirrel pest control is necessary if you hear scratching or running noises in your attic, find chewed wires or wood, or see droppings inside. Early intervention prevents costly damage.
Squirrels seek food from bird feeders, gardens, and trash, and seek shelter in attics, chimneys, and garages. Neighborhoods provide easy access to both.
They chew electrical wires, damage insulation, and weaken wooden structures. Their droppings create odor and contamination risks, and their constant activity can disturb daily life.