Our Squirrel management Service

Squirrels in the Home: Cute Faces, Costly Consequences

At Sasquatch Pest Control, we know firsthand how deceptive squirrels can be. While they may appear harmless scampering through the trees, these bushy-tailed rodents can cause serious damage when they decide to move into your attic, crawlspace, or walls.

Squirrels—especially tree squirrels and flying squirrels—are common intruders in both rural and urban homes across Whatcom and Skagit County. Once inside, they tear up insulation for nesting, stash food, gnaw through wood and wires, and introduce parasites and diseases.

The Hidden Dangers of a Squirrel Infestation

Once squirrels gain access to your home, their presence becomes a health and safety risk:

• Structural Damage: Squirrels chew constantly due to their ever-growing front teeth. This includes wood framing, insulation, and even electrical wiring, creating fire hazards.
• Nest Contamination: Squirrels build nests using insulation and other materials, often leaving behind feces and urine, which carry bacteria and odor.
• Parasites & Disease: Squirrels harbor ectoparasites like fleas and ticks, which can transmit Lyme disease and other infections. Their droppings may carry leptospirosis and salmonella—dangerous to both humans and pets.
• Noise & Activity: Scampering, scratching, and thumping—especially at dawn and dusk—can disturb your peace and indicate deeper damage within your attic or walls.

Why Squirrels Choose Your Home

Even with access to natural habitat, squirrels are opportunistic and take full advantage of easy living near humans. Common reasons they target your property include:

• Tree Access: Overhanging branches act as highways straight to your roof.
• Bird Feeders: These are irresistible to squirrels and often the root of continued activity.
• Accessible Shelter: Gaps in soffits, vents, or roofing create open invitations.
• Food Availability: Acorns, garden veggies, birdseed, and compost provide regular meals.
• Mild Attics: Safe, warm, and away from predators—your attic is prime real estate.

Sasquatch’s Squirrel Control & Exclusion Services

Removing squirrels isn’t just about setting traps—it’s about eliminating access and attractants for good. Here’s how we get it done:

1. Comprehensive Inspection
   We locate entry points, damage, droppings, and nest sites.
2. Safe & Humane Removal
   Our licensed wildlife specialists use approved trapping and removal methods that follow Washington State regulations.
3. Exclusion Work
   We seal off all current and potential entry points, using heavy-duty materials and deterrents designed to withstand gnawing.
4. Ongoing Maintenance
   Squirrels are persistent. We offer ongoing maintenance and checkups to ensure long-term protection.
5. Habitat Modification Advice
   We help you minimize attractants—like trimming overhanging branches, removing outdoor food sources, and securing bird feeders or removing them altogether.

Tips to Prevent Squirrel Infestations

• Trim tree limbs at least 6–8 feet away from your roofline
• Avoid using bird feeders or use squirrel-proof models
• Keep attics, vents, and soffits in good repair
• Remove fallen fruit, acorns, or seed buildup around your property
• Clean and secure garbage bins and compost areas

What’s on a Squirrel’s Menu?

Squirrels are opportunistic omnivores. Their diet includes:

• Acorns, walnuts, and seeds
• Berries, corn, mushrooms, and bark
• Bird eggs and insects (when food is scarce)
• Bones and deer antlers—for calcium and minerals

These intelligent rodents are also expert hoarders—burying hundreds of food caches they later relocate using scent and landmarks.

Sasquatch Pest Control: Squirrel Removal in Whatcom & Skagit County

Don’t wait for a chewed wire or foul odor to become your first clue. If you suspect squirrel activity in your home or around your property, call the wildlife specialists at Sasquatch Pest Control. We’re local, family-owned, and committed to humane, effective squirrel control that keeps your home safe and wildlife-free.

No Matter Your Wildlife Problems—We Squatch Your Back!
Contact Sasquatch Pest Control today for a wildlife inspection and let our team get to work restoring peace to your home.

Sasquatch Pest Control
5051 Guide Meridian
Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: (360) 410-2199
https://sasquatchpestcontrol.com/
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Why Choose Sasquatch Pest Control

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