Squirrels are agile climbers that can find their way into attics through small gaps, damaged soffits, or construction gaps. They're looking for a warm, safe place to nest — especially during winter and spring.

Scratching, scurrying, or rolling sounds in the attic (especially morning and evening), chewed entry points on the roofline, and nesting materials like leaves and insulation.

Mechanical-first IPM under MDA Category 7D — snap traps, multi-catch traps, non-toxic monitoring blocks, self-resetting CO2 traps, structural exclusion, and continuous monitoring. We escalate to non-anticoagulant biopesticides (cholecalciferol) only when needed, and to second-generation anticoagulants in tamper-resistant stations only with your written consent.

We don't treat raccoons, bats, snakes, or other non-commensal wildlife — those are regulated by Maryland DNR, not MDA. For wildlife concerns we refer you to a licensed Wildlife Cooperator. Single-event mechanical rodent removal is available as an add-on at Essential or Complete; for ongoing pressure we strongly recommend Premier.

Activity reduction within 1–2 weeks of station deployment for typical residential cases. Continuous monitoring is included with Premier; Essential/Complete add-on visits are billed per visit.

We use live traps, one-way exclusion doors, and structural sealing as our primary approach. Squirrels are excluded from the home rather than treated.

Our primary toolkit is botanical and mineral-based, formulated to minimize risk to your family and pets. No synthetic pyrethroid sprays. Products are either EPA 25(b) exempt (essential-oil based) or EPA-registered minimum-risk pesticides (silica gel, borate).