If you hear scrabbling in the attic, that's a strong indication you have squirrels. Other signs include a stash of acorns or nuts, nesting in the insulation, a strong smell of urine, chirping babies, ...

Squirrels commonly enter attics by finding gaps in siding and roofing or chewing holes in the home’s exterior. Once there, they are not likely to leave without good reason. Some signs of squirrels in ...

Trim tree limbs at least 8 feet from your roof to stop squirrels from climbing onto it. Install chimney caps and cover vents with hardware cloth to block common entry routes. Repair rotted fascia and ...

So, I live on the 3rd floor. There's a full-on family of squirrels (I assume) living in the attic, immediately above me. They've been inside since October, and have now gotten into the wall spaces in ...

I had a question a few weeks ago from a person who was hearing noises in her attic. She suspected it was a squirrel and needed to know what to do to remove them. When there is a squirrel or other pest ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you start hearing some small scratching noises coming from your attic, you may have a few new houseguests who have taken up residence.

There's no denying that squirrels are cute little critters. Once they make their way into your home, however, they're not so cute anymore. In fact, they can turn into destructive animals that wreak ...

DEAR READERS: I’ve been deluged by questions about squirrels and how to keep them out of places you don’t want them, primarily the attic and the engine of cars. So here is my best squirrel advice. Let ...

The landlord gave me a big squirrel trap that I bait with a nut and keep up in the attic, and every once in a while I catch one. He told me when I caught one to drop the trap in a bathtub full of ...