{"id":23635,"date":"2024-01-11T19:02:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T19:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=23635"},"modified":"2025-05-01T17:55:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T21:55:40","slug":"squirrel-damage","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/squirrels\/squirrel-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Identifying Squirrel Damage to Your House &amp; Property"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"wildlife-sub-navigation\">\n  <nav class=\"wildlife-sub-nav\" aria-label=\"Animal Navigation\">\n          <a href=\"\/wildlife\/squirrels\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Removal<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-info\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/squirrels\/squirrel-noises\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Sound<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-sounds\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/squirrels\/squirrel-droppings\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Scat<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-scat\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/squirrels\/squirrel-tracks\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Tracks<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-tracks\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <section class=\"featured-image\" aria-label=\"featured image\">\n    <div class=\"featured-image-wrapper\">\n      \n\n                                                    \n    \n  <picture>\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter-100x0-c-default.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter-200x0-c-default.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter-400x0-c-default.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter-600x0-c-default.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter-800x0-c-default.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter.webp 960w\">\n    <source type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter-100x0-c-default.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter-200x0-c-default.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter-400x0-c-default.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter-600x0-c-default.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter-800x0-c-default.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter.jpg 960w\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-image-item\" width=\"960\" height=\"520\" alt=\"Central Missouri Squirrel in gutter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Central-Missouri-Squirrel-in-gutter.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" >\n  <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Discovering signs of pests and nuisance wildlife can be a stressful and upsetting discovery. These animals do an excellent job of avoiding people, but they leave behind evidence of their activity. Damage to your house is one of the clearest signs of a nuisance wildlife problem. Identifying the damage to your house can help you determine what critter is infesting your home. Critters like raccoons, squirrels, rats, and birds can cause similar types of damage to your home, but there are differences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-critter-light-grey-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-67a5a8a1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:180px;padding-left:180px;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/__thumbnails\/SquirrelBirdBath_jpg_999_752.jpg&apos;);background-position:42% 45%;background-size:cover;\">\n<p class=\"has-critter-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c36d221996f6d3a85c12cecf4c766b4\"><strong>Need Help with Squirrel infestation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-critter-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-af941117f84cc0cc8d5e9791c7902f91\"><em>Find a Critter Control near you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-types-of-squirrel-damage\">Common Types of Squirrel Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A squirrel infestation should not be ignored because they damage your home. You will see damage on the exterior and interior of your home. Exterior squirrel damage is typically on the roof, the chimney, and the siding. Squirrels most often reside in the attic and inside the walls. You&#8217;ll find damage related to gnawing, nest building, and food storage.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exterior-squirrel-damage\">Exterior Squirrel Damage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Squirrels can squeeze through a hole the size of a golf ball. Squirrels gnaw through soffits, fascia boards, siding, wood, metal, and shingles to gain access to your attic. Squirrels will also gnaw on vents and plumbing stacks. Squirrels will use your gutters as a nesting location. The accumulation of leaves and twigs in your gutter might be a squirrel nest. Uncapped chimneys are commonly used by squirrels as entry points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interior-squirrel-damage\">Interior Squirrel Damage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Their constant gnawing causes the most common squirrel damage inside your home. Other damage from squirrels comes from nests, droppings, and food storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all rodents, squirrels have upper and lower teeth called incisors, which don\u2019t have roots and never stop growing. These teeth, in addition to their very sharp claws, provide squirrels with all the tools necessary to cause homeowners considerable grief. Squirrels will gnaw on everything inside your house like boxes, wood, insulation, and PVC pipe, but the most concerning are electrical wires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Squirrel droppings and urine will contaminate your insulation in the attic and stain walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Squirrels typically use twigs, leaves, and grass to create their nests. Not only will they bring those materials inside your attic and walls for nest building, but squirrels also use insulation, cardboard, fabric, and other materials found inside their nest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Squirrels create caches of stored food of nuts and seeds. If you have a squirrel infestation, you might find these caches. These caches can attract other pests leading to further damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-squirrel-damage-to-trees-amp-gardens\">Squirrel Damage to Trees &amp; Gardens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One common indicator is chewed or stripped bark on trees, especially near the base or on young branches, which can weaken or even kill the tree over time. In the yard, you might notice small holes or disturbed soil in your lawn, a sign that squirrels have been digging for food like acorns or bulbs. If you have a garden, look for half-eaten vegetables, fruits, or plants that have been uprooted or damaged. Squirrels often raid gardens, chewing through produce and destroying foliage. Additionally, if you notice nests in the trees or see squirrels frequently darting around your yard, this can be another clue that they may be causing damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying these signs early can help you address the issue before it worsens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-squirrel-damage-look-like\">What Does Squirrel Damage Look Like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    [{\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_0540-225x300.jpg.webp\",\n      \"license\": \"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/\",\n      \"acquireLicensePage\": \"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/\",\n      \"creditText\": \"Squirrel entry hole in soffit\",\n      \"creator\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Critter Control\"\n       },\n      \"copyrightNotice\": 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https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Southern%20Maine\/Squirrel-in-gable-vent-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Southern%20Maine\/Squirrel-in-gable-vent-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Southern%20Maine\/Squirrel-in-gable-vent-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Southern%20Maine\/Squirrel-in-gable-vent-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Squirrel hole in vents<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Squirrel-in-gable-vent-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"32734\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Squirrel-in-gable-vent-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Squirrel in gable vent Maine\" class=\"wp-image-32734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Squirrel-in-gable-vent-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Squirrel-in-gable-vent-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Squirrel-in-gable-vent-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Squirrel-in-gable-vent-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Squirrel-in-gable-vent-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Squirrel entry hole in ridge vent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n    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src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/New Hampshire\/squirrel-damage-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/New%20Hampshire\/squirrel-damage-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/New%20Hampshire\/squirrel-damage-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/New%20Hampshire\/squirrel-damage-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/New%20Hampshire\/squirrel-damage-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/New%20Hampshire\/squirrel-damage-80x60.jpg 80w, 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Entry points leave you vulnerable to future wildlife infestations. Chew pipes and wires are hazards. Soil insulation are breeding ground for diseases.&nbsp;<br><br>But before you can repair the damage, you must evict the squirrel. Generally, squirrel repellents like capsaicin are ineffective long-term solutions. The most effective means of squirrel control is to trap, remove, and exclude the squirrel.&nbsp;<br><br>To prevent squirrel damage to your home and yard, call the professionals at Critter Control! Our experienced specialists know how to safely and humanely remove squirrels from your attic. 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