expert squirrel removal services

Humane squirrel control and exclusion specialists protecting Metro Detroit homes from property damage and health hazards.

Squirrel Facts

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Babies per year
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Entry hole needed

Expert Squirrel removal services

Humane squirrel control and exclusion specialists protecting Metro Detroit homes from property damage and health hazards.

Squirrel Facts

Days active per year
Babies per year
year lifespan
entry hole needed

Why Squirrels Require Professional Removal

These intelligent, persistent rodents cause extensive property damage and create serious health risks that escalate quickly without professional intervention.

Electrical Fire Hazards

Squirrels instinctively chew to maintain teeth health, frequently targeting electrical wires. This behavior causes power outages and house fires, with squirrels responsible for 10-20% of all unexplained electrical fires.

Structural Damage

Create multiple entry points through soffits, fascia boards, and roof materials. Damage insulation, tear up ductwork, and modify structures to create nesting areas, resulting in thousands in repair costs.

Disease & Parasite Risk

Carry fleas, ticks, mites, and lice into homes. Droppings and urine contaminate insulation and living spaces, potentially transmitting salmonella, leptospirosis, and parasitic infections.

Rapid Reproduction

Produce 2-3 litters annually with 2-5 babies each. Baby squirrels mature quickly and often return to the same nesting area, creating generational infestations that multiply exponentially.

Noise & Sleep Disruption

Most active at dawn and dusk, creating scratching, scurrying, and chattering sounds. Running across roof surfaces and inside walls disrupts sleep and indicates active nesting behavior.

Food Storage & Attraction

Cache large quantities of nuts, seeds, and food items in attics and wall voids. Stored food attracts insects, secondary rodents, and creates foul odors when it spoils or decomposes.

Our Proven 6-Step Squirrel Control process

Systematic approach ensuring complete removal and long-term prevention.

 

Comprehensive Inspection

Thorough property assessment to identify entry points, nesting areas, damage extent, and family group size. We map squirrel activity patterns and travel routes.

1

Humane Removal

Live trapping using species-specific bait and placement strategies. We ensure mothers and babies stay together and use stress-reduction techniques during capture.

2

Complete Exclusion

Seal all entry points with squirrel-proof materials including heavy-gauge mesh, metal flashing, and expanding foam. Install one-way doors where needed for safe exit.

3

Damage Repair

Replace damaged insulation, repair chewed wires, and restore structural integrity. Address all modifications squirrels made to your property for nesting purposes.

4

Sanitization & Cleanup

Remove contaminated materials, clean droppings and urine, and apply hospital-grade disinfectants. Eliminate odors that could attract future squirrels.

5

Prevention Strategy

Install deterrents, trim tree branches, and implement landscape modifications to prevent future access. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance recommendations.

6

Why Choose Elite Wildlife Prevention?

Michigan’s most trusted squirrel removal specialists with proven results and comprehensive solutions.

Squirrel Behavior Experts

Specialized training in squirrel psychology, seasonal patterns, and exclusion techniques. Our team understands squirrel behavior better than general pest control companies.

Rapid Responses

Emergency squirrel removal available within hours. We know property damage escalates quickly, so our rapid response team is equipped and ready to deploy immediately.

 

Licensed & Fully Insured

Michigan state-licensed wildlife control professionals with comprehensive liability coverage. Our credentials ensure legal compliance and complete customer protection.

 

Human-First Approach

Live trapping and relocation methods that keep families together. We prioritize animal welfare while effectively solving your squirrel problem permanently.

 

satisfaction guaranteed

Your home deserves expert care. We guarantee safe, effective wildlife removal, and if you’re not satisfied, we’ll make it right—quickly and professionally.

 

Complete Property Protection

Beyond removal, we repair damage, replace insulation, and implement prevention strategies. Our comprehensive approach stops recurring infestations.

Common Squirrel Species in Michigan

Each species has unique behaviors and nesting preferences requiring specialized removal approaches.

High Activity

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Most Common

Adaptable urban dwellers that prefer attics and wall voids. Excellent climbers with strong nesting instincts.

 

Year-round activity

2-3 litters annually

Excellent problem solvers

Strong territorial behavior

Extreme Activity

Red Squirrel

Most Aggressive

Highly territorial and vocal. Smaller but more aggressive than gray squirrels with intense nesting behavior.

 

Very territorial

Loud vocalizations

Aggressive defenders

Complex cache systems

Moderate activity

Flying Squirrel

Nocturnal Species

Active at night, making detection difficult. Social species that nest in groups, creating larger infestations.

 

Nocturnal activity

Group nesting behavior

Gliding capabilities

Harder to detect

Moderate activity

Fox Squirrel

Larger Species

Michigan’s largest tree squirrel. Less acrobatic but more destructive due to size and strength.

 

Slower but persistent

More ground activity

Stronger jaw and claws

Prefers larger entry points

Wayne County

Detroit, Dearborn, Westland, Canton, Plymouth, Livonia, Redford, Garden City, Lincoln Park, Wyandotte, Trenton, Southgate, Taylor, Romulus

Oakland County

Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Farmington Hills, Novi, West Bloomfield

Macomb County

Warren, Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, Macomb, Roseville, Eastpointe, St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens, Chesterfield, New Baltimore

Local Expertise, Regional Coverage

As Metro Detroit natives, we understand local squirrel species and behavior patterns, seasonal movements, and the unique challenges of urban wildlife management in Michigan.

 

Our rapid response network ensures we can reach any location in our service area within hours, not days.

Local Expertise, Regional Coverage

As Metro Detroit natives, we understand local squirrel species and behavior patterns, seasonal movements, and the unique challenges of urban wildlife management in Michigan.

 

Our rapid response network ensures we can reach any location in our service area within hours, not days.

Wayne County

Detroit, Dearborn, Westland, Canton, Plymouth, Livonia, Redford, Garden City, Lincoln Park, Wyandotte, Trenton, Southgate, Taylor, Romulus

Oakland County

Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Farmington Hills, Novi, West Bloomfield

Macomb County

Warren, Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, Macomb, Roseville, Eastpointe, St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens, Chesterfield, New Baltimore

Frequently Asked Questions 

Common concerns about squirrel removal and prevention.

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How do I know if I have squirrels or other rodents?

Squirrels are active during daylight hours (dawn and dusk), create larger droppings than mice, and make louder scratching/scurrying sounds. You may also hear chattering or barking vocalizations that mice and rats don’t make.

Yes. Squirrels are responsible for 10-20% of unexplained electrical fires. Their constant need to chew leads them to electrical wires, which can cause shorts, power outages, and fires. This makes professional removal urgent for safety reasons.

Squirrel removal typically costs $300-$1,000 depending on infestation size, damage extent, and number of entry points. We provide free inspections and detailed estimates before any work begins.

Spring and fall are peak seasons when squirrels seek nesting sites and cache food for winter. However, squirrels are active year-round in heated spaces like attics, making professional removal necessary regardless of season.

No. Once squirrels establish a nesting site, they typically return year after year and often bring offspring. The longer you wait, the more damage occurs and the larger the population becomes.

Complete exclusion involves sealing all entry points with squirrel-proof materials, trimming tree branches away from structures, installing deterrents, and removing attractants like accessible food sources.

Yes, but proper permits and methods must be followed. Licensed professionals ensure compliance with state regulations regarding trapping, relocation distances, and timing restrictions.

Never attempt to handle baby squirrels yourself. Contact professionals immediately. We use specialized techniques to keep mothers and babies together during removal, ensuring the survival of the family unit.

How do I know if I have squirrels or other rodents?

Squirrels are active during daylight hours (dawn and dusk), create larger droppings than mice, and make louder scratching/scurrying sounds. You may also hear chattering or barking vocalizations that mice and rats don’t make.

Yes. Squirrels are responsible for 10-20% of unexplained electrical fires. Their constant need to chew leads them to electrical wires, which can cause shorts, power outages, and fires. This makes professional removal urgent for safety reasons.

Squirrel removal typically costs $300-$1,000 depending on infestation size, damage extent, and number of entry points. We provide free inspections and detailed estimates before any work begins.

Spring and fall are peak seasons when squirrels seek nesting sites and cache food for winter. However, squirrels are active year-round in heated spaces like attics, making professional removal necessary regardless of season.

No. Once squirrels establish a nesting site, they typically return year after year and often bring offspring. The longer you wait, the more damage occurs and the larger the population becomes.

Complete exclusion involves sealing all entry points with squirrel-proof materials, trimming tree branches away from structures, installing deterrents, and removing attractants like accessible food sources.

Yes, but proper permits and methods must be followed. Licensed professionals ensure compliance with state regulations regarding trapping, relocation distances, and timing restrictions.

Never attempt to handle baby squirrels yourself. Contact professionals immediately. We use specialized techniques to keep mothers and babies together during removal, ensuring the survival of the family unit.

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Stop Squirrel Damage Before it Escalates

Professional squirrel removal protects your property, family, and prevents costly structural damage

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