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🐿️ Squirrel Removal in Tompkins County

Squirrels chew through wiring, insulation, and wood — creating fire hazards and structural damage inside your walls and attic.

Squirrel Removal — Tompkins County

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Squirrel Removal Services in Tompkins County

Squirrels chew electrical wiring which is a leading cause of house fires. Do not delay removal.

Signs You Have Squirrels 🐿️

Warning Signs

Squirrels are most active in fall when stocking up for winter, and in early spring. They can enter homes any time of year.

  • Scratching sounds in walls or attic
  • Chewed wood or wires
  • Droppings in attic
  • Entry holes near roofline
  • Nesting material in attic
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Our Squirrel Removal Process

Our Tompkins County contractor uses proven, humane methods to remove squirrels and keep them from coming back.

  • Live trapping
  • One-way exclusion doors
  • Entry point sealing with steel
  • Attic insulation restoration
  • Chewed wire assessment
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⚠️ Spring Breeding Season

Squirrels are raising their first litter of the year right now. Females are highly active entering and exiting nest sites. This is one of the two peak seasons for squirrel intrusion calls.

Squirrel Removal in Tompkins County, New York — What You Should Know

The gray squirrel is the dominant nuisance species throughout the Northeast, with extremely high populations in older wooded suburbs. Flying squirrels are a commonly overlooked intruder in New England and Mid-Atlantic homes — smaller than gray squirrels, they enter through tiny gaps and are primarily active at night, often going undetected for months.

All wildlife removal in New York is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Our Tompkins County contractors hold all required state permits and use only legal, humane methods approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Squirrel Removal Cost in New York

$200–$500+

Trapping. Full exclusion and entry point sealing adds $300–$900+. Pricing varies by contractor, location, and severity. Call for an estimate specific to your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions — Squirrel Removal in Tompkins County

How much does squirrel removal cost in Tompkins County, New York? +
Squirrel removal in New York typically costs $200–$500+ for trapping. Full exclusion — sealing every entry point with chew-proof materials — adds $300–$900+ depending on your Tompkins County home's size and the number of access points. Attic insulation replacement due to squirrel damage can add $1,000–$3,000+.
Why are squirrels in my attic dangerous in Tompkins County? +
Squirrels in Tompkins County attics constantly chew to keep their teeth trimmed — targeting electrical wiring, wood framing, and HVAC ducting. Chewed wiring is a leading cause of house fires across New York. If you hear scratching in your walls or attic, do not wait — the damage compounds daily.
How do squirrels get into homes in New York? +
The most common entry points in New York homes are gaps at the roofline — loose soffit panels, damaged fascia boards, gaps where the roof meets a wall, and unscreened attic vents. Squirrels can chew through wood, plastic, and thin aluminum in minutes. Steel mesh and galvanized flashing are the only materials that hold long-term.
Do I have gray squirrels or flying squirrels in my Tompkins County home? +
Gray squirrels are active during the day — you'll hear scratching in the morning and late afternoon. Flying squirrels are nocturnal, smaller, and go undetected for months. Flying squirrel colonies in New York homes can number 20 or more animals. If the noise only happens at night, flying squirrels are the likely culprit and require a different removal approach.
What time of year are squirrel intrusions worst in New York? +
Squirrels have two peak intrusion seasons in New York. The first is fall — September through November — when squirrels aggressively seek winter shelter and cache food. The second is early spring — February through April — when females establish attic nesting sites for their first litter. Tompkins County residents hear the most squirrel activity at dawn and dusk during both seasons.

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