Squirrels often chew on homes in Norman to enlarge existing openings or gain access to a warm, protected nesting area.

Squirrels have strong teeth that grow continuously throughout their lives, so chewing is a natural behavior. If they discover a small gap around the roofline, soffit, fascia, or eaves, they may enlarge it enough to enter the attic.

Many homeowners assume squirrels can chew through anything, but they usually take advantage of existing weak spots or construction gaps first. Once inside, an attic provides shelter from predators and a safe place to raise young.

Finding and repairing the entry point after the squirrels have been removed is one of the best ways to help prevent the problem from returning.

Squirrels commonly have two breeding seasons each year, making spring and late summer the times when attics are most often used as nesting sites.

While squirrels can enter attics at any time of year, homeowners in Norman often discover them during baby season when females are searching for a safe place to build a nest.

If young squirrels are present, the removal process should account for the entire family before sealing entry points. Closing an opening too early can separate the mother from her babies and create additional problems.

A professional inspection helps determine whether baby squirrels are present before permanent repairs are made.

Yes. Squirrels can chew electrical wiring, wood framing, insulation, and other materials while living inside an attic.

Although squirrels don’t intentionally target electrical wires, they regularly chew on a variety of materials to keep their teeth worn down. That chewing can damage wiring, ductwork, stored belongings, and structural components.

Squirrels also create travel paths through attic insulation, compressing it over time and leaving behind nesting material and droppings.

The sooner squirrel activity is identified, the easier it is to limit additional damage and determine whether repairs or attic cleanup are needed.

Sometimes, but waiting for squirrels to leave can allow additional damage to occur and doesn’t solve the reason they entered in the first place.

Squirrels may temporarily leave the attic during the day to search for food, leading homeowners to believe the problem has resolved itself. In many cases, they simply return later.

If babies are present, the mother will continue using the attic until they’re old enough to leave. Even after the squirrels move out, the entry point remains available for future wildlife unless it’s professionally repaired.

A complete inspection helps determine whether squirrels are still active and identifies the openings that should be addressed after removal.

The safest squirrel removal methods focus on allowing the animals to leave while ensuring they can’t re-enter once the attic is empty.

The exact removal method depends on where the squirrels are entering, whether babies are present, and how they’re using the home. Every situation is different, so the first step is identifying the species, locating entry points, and inspecting the attic.

Once the squirrels have been safely removed, permanent exclusion repairs help reduce the chance of future wildlife entering through the same areas.

The best way to prevent squirrels from returning is to permanently repair the openings they used to enter the home.

Squirrels remember successful nesting locations and may return if the same access point is available. Even if they don’t, another squirrel may eventually find the same vulnerable area.

A thorough inspection evaluates the entire roofline and exterior—not just the obvious hole—to identify additional areas that could become future entry points.

Combining professional removal with permanent exclusion provides much longer-lasting protection than simply removing the squirrels alone.