Squirrels enter attics through the roofline and gnaw on everything inside, including wiring. Catching the signs early and sealing the entry is what protects the house.
Squirrels nest in attics in late winter and again in late summer. The early signs are scratching or scurrying overhead during the day, chewed soffit or gable vents, and droppings in the attic. Acting at the first sign keeps a single squirrel from becoming a nesting family.
The protection is removal paired with exclusion: one-way doors clear the attic, branded exclusion products seal the entry, and an inspection checks for gnaw damage to wiring, which is a recognized fire risk. Sealing without removing traps the animal, so the order matters.
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Their gnawing on attic wiring is a documented fire cause, which is why the inspection checks for it.
Only with exclusion. Trapping alone leaves the entry open for the next squirrel.
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