SQUIRREL REMOVAL IN HERNANDO COUNTY
Squirrel Removal in Hernando County, FL
Squirrels in the soffit, chewed fascia or scurrying overhead during the day? We find where they got into your Hernando home, get them and any young out and seal the opening. Call (844) 264-6254.
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Who removes squirrels from Hernando County homes?
A private wildlife company. FWC says eastern gray squirrels will sometimes nest in attics or other structures when they can get in. Pro Wildlife Removal finds the entry, removes the squirrels and any nest of young, and seals the opening it used. Call (844) 264-6254.
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- Fox squirrels on three FWC areas
- Litters up to twice a year
Squirrels in Hernando County
Gray and fox squirrels on Hernando's state lands
Hernando's state lands are home to both gray and fox squirrels. Here is where official pages say they live, and what that means for a homeowner.
Sandhill at Chinsegut
FWC lists fox squirrels among the wildlife at Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area in Hernando, whose main habitats are upland pine forest, sandhill, mesic hammock and basin marsh.
Croom's longleaf pine
Croom Wildlife Management Area spans more than 20,000 acres of Hernando and Sumter, where FWC says cypress and big stands of longleaf pine dominate and fox squirrels are among the wildlife visitors see.
Chassahowitzka's oaks
On the coast, the Birding Trail page for Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area suggests looking for southern fox squirrels scurrying up an oak tree, near gopher tortoises at their burrows.
Gray squirrels in the forest
Florida's forest service lists gray squirrels as well as fox squirrels in the Withlacoochee State Forest, which takes in parts of Hernando, Citrus, Lake, Pasco and Sumter counties.
Old-growth longleaf at Chinsegut
FWC names Sherman's fox squirrel, now called the southern fox squirrel, among the rare and imperiled species Chinsegut's old-growth longleaf pine supports.
Squirrels and rabies
DOH-Hernando's rabies page says rabbits, squirrels, hamsters, gerbils, rats and other rodents are rarely found to be infected and have not been known to cause human rabies in Florida.
Gray squirrels and attics
FWC says eastern gray squirrels are active by day, breed up to twice a year with one to four young, and will sometimes nest in attics or other structures when they can get in.
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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 questions in Hernando County
Is a fox squirrel in my Hernando yard protected?
FWC says fox squirrels are protected from hunting statewide. The southern fox squirrel, once called Sherman's fox squirrel, left the species of special concern list in 2018 but remains on FWC's Imperiled Species Management Plan.
How can I tell a gray squirrel from a fox squirrel?
Size and face. FWC describes the gray squirrel as 17 to 20 inches with grayish-brown fur and a paler belly. Fox squirrels are larger: up to 27.6 inches, FWC says, for the southern fox squirrel, often with a black head, white ears and a white nose.
When are baby squirrels likely in my attic?
Gray squirrels can breed up to twice a year, FWC says, so young can show up more than once a year. We look for a nest before closing an opening.
Can I release a trapped squirrel on state land in Hernando?
Not without the land manager's written permission, FWC says. A release off your property must be in the county of capture, on at least 40 contiguous acres, with the owner's written permission, and can't break a county rabies alert or quarantine. A trapped animal must be released or euthanized within 24 hours.
How quickly can you get to squirrels in a Hernando County attic?
Same-day appointments for squirrels are often available in Hernando County. Call (844) 264-6254.
Squirrels in your Hernando County attic?
Gray squirrels in a Hernando attic? Call (844) 264-6254.
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