SQUIRREL REMOVAL
Squirrel Removal in Central Florida
Running and gnawing in the attic in the morning? We get the squirrels out, seal the hole they chewed and close the roofline so they stay out.
- Chewed entries sealed
- Babies checked for first
- Same-Day Service
- Free Inspection
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- Same-Day Service
- Free Inspection
- Sealed for Good
How do you get squirrels out of the attic in Florida?
Check for a nest of young first, then get the squirrels out with a one-way door or cage traps, and seal every gap along the roofline. Florida squirrels have litters in spring and autumn. A trapped squirrel can only be released on site or on approved land in the same county. Call (844) 264-6254.
- Daytime noise
- Litters spring and fall
- Gray and flying only
- Roofline sealed
Signs
Signs you have squirrels
Squirrels keep daylight hours, which is the easiest way to tell them from rats in the attic. More on squirrels in the attic.
Noise in the morning and afternoon
Gray squirrels keep daylight hours, so running and scratching overhead during the day points to them. Noise after dark points to rats, or to flying squirrels, which come out at night.
A chewed hole at the roofline
A gnawed opening in a soffit, fascia board or roof edge, with fresh, light-colored wood showing around it.
Squirrels on the roof
Squirrels running along the roof, or jumping onto it from an oak or a branch that hangs over the house, and then disappearing at the same spot.
A nest in the insulation
FWC notes gray squirrels sometimes nest in attics when they can get in. Look for leaves and shredded material piled in the eaves or the insulation.
Activity in spring or fall
Florida squirrels tend to have their young in spring and autumn. Steady activity from one spot in those months can mean a litter.
Chewed wires
FWC says squirrels' front teeth never stop growing, so they chew constantly. Wires and PVC in the attic, and in parked cars, are common targets.
Why it matters
Why squirrels in the attic are more than a noise
A squirrel has to chew. FWC explains that its front teeth grow constantly and chewing keeps them filed down. Outside, that's bark and nuts. Inside your attic, it's whatever is there.
- Wiring and pipes. FWC says chewing damage, from plants to vehicle wires, is a common squirrel complaint, and suggests covering PVC and electrical wires where squirrels can reach them.
- The roof. A chewed opening lets in rain, and it's a ready-made door for the next animal.
- More squirrels. FWC says Florida squirrels tend to breed twice a year, with litters averaging one to four young. A pair in the attic in winter can be a family by spring.
How we remove squirrels
How a squirrel job works
Remove, seal, check: done in that order, after a careful look for babies.
- 1
Inspect and check for babies
We find the main hole and every weak spot, using FWC's list of common squirrel entries: damaged soffits, broken screens, roof tiles, gaps where the roof meets the wall, and attic vents. In spring and autumn, we look for a litter before anything is closed.
- 2
Remove the squirrels
Usually a one-way door on the main hole lets the squirrels leave and not return. Where that won't work, cage traps are set and checked at least every 24 hours.
- 3
Seal every entry
With the attic empty, chewed openings are covered with metal or other material squirrels can't gnaw, and branches touching the roof get flagged for trimming.
- 4
Walk-through
We show you the nests, droppings and flattened insulation the squirrels left, and any wiring an electrician should see.
Florida rules
What Florida allows for squirrels
- Gray and flying squirrels can be taken as nuisance animals when they're damaging property or causing a problem in, under or on a building (rule 68A-9.010).
- Cage traps are allowed, and must be checked at least every 24 hours. Any other animal caught by mistake has to be let go on the spot.
- A trapped squirrel has three legal outcomes: released on the same property, released on land of 40 acres or more in the same county with the owner's written permission, or humanely put down.
- Fox squirrels are different. These big, often black-faced squirrels can't be hunted in Florida, and the threatened Big Cypress fox squirrel can't be trapped or removed without a permit. If you think yours is a fox squirrel, tell us when you call.
- New FWC trapping rules start December 31, 2026. They change trap check times, allow remote (camera) checks, and require most people who trap to complete FWC's annual registration and training, which FWC says is at no cost. A homeowner using one regular-size cage trap (door up to 20 by 28 inches) on their own property, to catch nuisance or non-native wildlife, doesn't need registration, training or reporting. Nuisance animals moved off site must be released or put down within 12 hours of the trap check, down from 24. Details at MyFWC.com/TrappingRules.
Read FWC's Living with Squirrels flyer, and our post on why squirrels return after removal.
Sealing
Closing the roof
Squirrels that lived in an attic know the way back, and a patch of wood is just something new to chew. The seal has to be stronger than the material they chewed through, and it has to cover the other weak spots too, or they'll open the next one.
- Chewed fascia, soffit and roof-edge holes sealed; rotted wood is a repair for the owner's contractor
- Attic vents and gable screens checked and reinforced
Cost
What squirrel removal costs depends on
The price is set after the inspection. Most of the difference between jobs is in the sealing.
How many holes
One chewed corner, or a roof with several entries and weak vents.
The sealing work
Closing one soffit corner versus a long run of roof-edge gaps.
Removal method
A one-way door, or traps that need return visits.
Attic condition
Nests and droppings found in the inspection.
Our squirrel inspection is free, and you see the price before anything is done.
Areas served
Squirrel removal in 8 counties
Oak-shaded neighborhoods from Tampa to Brooksville to Lakeland are squirrel country. We cover all of them.
- Pinellas County
- Clearwater
- Dunedin
- Tarpon Springs
- Hillsborough County
- Brandon
- Plant City
- Lutz
- Carrollwood
- Town 'n' Country
- New Tampa
- Keystone
- Greater Northdale
- New Port Richey
- Land O' Lakes
- Dade City
- Hernando County
- Spring Hill
- Citrus County
- Crystal River
- Lecanto
- Sumter County
- Bushnell
- Ocala
- Dunnellon
- Summerfield
- Lakeland
- Bartow
- St. Petersburg
- Palm Harbor
- Largo
- Pinellas Park
- Tampa
- Riverview
- Odessa
- Westchase
- Citrus Park
- Temple Terrace
- Cheval
- Lake Magdalene
- Pasco County
- Trinity
- Hudson
- Wesley Chapel
- Brooksville
- Weeki Wachee
- Inverness
- Homosassa
- Pine Ridge
- Wildwood
- Marion County
- Belleview
- Silver Springs
- Polk County
- Winter Haven
- Haines City
Reviews
What customers say
- ★★★★★
Pro Wildlife Removal provided the service as written in the proposal. Several animals (squirrel/armadillo) were caught and removed. The roof entry points were blocked as indicated. Antimicrobial treatment in the attic as well.
ER Myers
- ★★★★★
I had issues with squirrels secreting themselves under my tile roof. Josh and his associates competently/professionally sealed off all ingress locations thus preventing any squirrel inhabitation. Tangentially, they returned on numerous occasions at my behest to reassure me that although I may see squirrels on my roof they were not entering any crevices and/or secreting themselves under my tile roof. On each return occasion the associate re-examined all locations that had been closed. On every return the associate was professional in nature and interfaced with me in a convivial manner. I am appreciative of their commitment to mission and would highly recommend them.
Larry A.
- ★★★★★
Steve, did an excellent job getting rid of the squirrels in my attic. He installed a one way valve for the squirrels to exit and they couldn't get back in. They were gone in less than a week. He also patched the hole and disinfected the attic when he was done. Job well done. Would highly recommend Pro Wildlife Removal!!
Phil Hess
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FAQ
Squirrel removal questions
How do I know it's squirrels and not rats?
Timing is the easiest clue. Gray squirrels keep daylight hours. Noise after dark points to rats, or to flying squirrels, which come out at night. See squirrel insulation damage for what they do inside.
When do squirrels have babies in Florida?
FWC says Florida's squirrels tend to breed twice a year, with litters in spring and autumn. Litters average one to four young.
A squirrel got into my house. What do I do?
FWC's advice: move your pets to another part of the house, then open an outside door or window in that room so the squirrel can find its own way out.
Can I trap the squirrel and release it at a park?
No. Florida allows release only on the property where it was caught, or on 40 acres or more in the same county with the landowner's written permission. Releasing it somewhere else isn't legal.
Why do squirrels keep coming back after removal?
Because the roof still has a way in. Squirrels chew through soft patches and find the next weak spot. The fix is sealing every opening properly. Read why squirrels return after removal.
Will trimming my trees help?
Yes. FWC recommends keeping tree limbs trimmed well back from the roof so squirrels can't step straight onto it. It won't stop a squirrel that's already inside, but it helps keep the next one off.
Do you remove flying squirrels too?
Yes. The southern flying squirrel is one of Florida's three native squirrels, and it's also treated as a nuisance animal when it gets into a building. Read about flying squirrels in Florida.
Read more
Squirrel guides
SquirrelsOctober 26, 2026
Can You Kill or Trap a Squirrel in Florida? What the Rules Allow
A gray squirrel chewing into your attic counts as nuisance wildlife under Florida's rules, which allow trapping with conditions. Fox squirrels are a different story. Here's what FWC allows, and what it doesn't.
Read more
SquirrelsSeptember 27, 2026
Why Squirrels Return After Removal
If you have removed squirrels from an attic or soffit only to hear them again weeks later, you are not alone.
Read moreSquirrelsJuly 2, 2026
Squirrel Insulation Damage: Repair, Costs & Prevention
If you have noticed rustling in the rafters or gaps in soffits, squirrel insulation damage can be the hidden reason your heating and cooling bills climbed and why your attic smells musty.
Read moreSquirrels running in the attic?
Call (844) 264-6254. We'll find the hole and close it properly.
Serving Central Florida: Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Hernando, Citrus, Sumter, Polk and Marion counties.