Quick answer
To get a squirrel out of your attic, have it humanely removed (after checking for young), then seal every entry point it used — around the roofline, soffits, vents and gaps — because removal without exclusion just leaves the route open for the next animal to move in.
The short answer
Getting a squirrel out of your attic is two jobs: humane removal, then exclusion. Remove the animal (checking for young first), then seal every entry point it used around the roofline, soffits and vents — because removal alone just leaves the door open for the next one.
Step by step
- Confirm what you’re hearing — daytime scratching = likely squirrels; damaged soffits/vents point to entry.
- Check for young — nesting season means possible litters; don’t strand babies.
- Remove humanely — in line with NY wildlife regulations.
- Seal entry points — durable materials at roofline, soffits, vents.
When to call a professional
Wildlife in the attic can chew wiring (a fire risk), tear insulation and create health hazards — and removal must handle young animals and proper sealing. Our wildlife & squirrel removal service removes the animal humanely and seals the entry points so it can’t return.