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Squirrel in the attic - How to get squirrels out of the attic
1) Trap and remove - effective over the short term, and necessary if squirrels have been sealed inside. It's best to use smaller squirrel-sized cage traps, as larger cages don't fit well in an attic, and the squirrels can hurt themselves by running around in large cages. Also, trapping in the attic, such as shown in the below photo, doesn't always work very well. It's better to set traps out on the roof, near the entry points.
2) One-way door - effective if properly installed and if there are no other ways for the squirrels to get back in. This is a great way to get rid of the squirrels in the attic. However, be aware the that squirrels, once blocked out, might chew like crazy to get back in.
3) Moth balls, ultrasonic sound emitters, sprays, etc - these won't help in the slightest.
4) The most important thing is to eliminate the entry points into the attic. Example:
Exclusion Barrier Inside Gable Vent
1) Squirrels were crawling in and out of this wide open attic vent.
2) I cover the entire vent with heavy guage wire and bolt it down tight.
I identify the attic entry points, trap and remove the squirrels, and seal up every possible way into the attic.
For more squirrel control information, go back to the squirrel removal page.
Remember, the only way to keep animals out of the attic for good is to identify and seal shut any and all entry points. If you've got an open vent such as the one in the above photo, critters will easily find their way in season after season.
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