Squirrels easily adapt to whatever situation they find themselves in. Their survival depends on how quickly they learn the ropes around their home. When no food is available, the squirrel will travel miles to find it and then set up his home nearby. Squirrels usually build nests high up in the trees but if no tree is available the squirrel will build it in the next best thing- your home! The squirrel is one of Virginia's most common wildlife pests and "noises" in your attic usually means they (or possibly another pest) found you.

Humans usually supply both shelter and food without even realizing it. Acting as an 'invitation' to come inside the house, once inside these squirrels can cause a lot of damage by chewing on anything just to sharpen their teeth. We have responded to many calls about squirrels chewing on electrical wires and causing expensive damage. We have a licensed electrician on staff to help with these issues.