What are the Signs of a Flying Squirrel Infestation?

There are about 50 different species of flying squirrels, and they can live just about anywhere as long as there are a lot of trees. Even though they don’t actually fly, their ability to glide means that flying squirrels live almost exclusively amongst trees. 

Though primarily arboreal, they can live in a wide range of habitats and environments where trees are plenty, from the tropics to mountains. Just like other rodents, though, flying squirrels might decide your yard is a good place to grab lunch, and your attic makes an inviting home. In the attic, they could cause a lot of damage, but they can also be hard to locate because they’re nocturnal. Fortunately, with a careful eye, a flying squirrel infestation can be found.

Sighting a Squirrel

Flying squirrels are primarily nocturnal, so if you see them out at night or flying near or away from your attic in the evening or early morning, odds are you may have a squirrel infestation. If you really want to be sure, a camera with night vision will help keep an eye out while you’re sleeping. As for during the day, you might hear the tell-tale scratching noises as they set out to forage or settle in for bed.

Bodily Remains

If you check for hints of an infestation and look into the attic for further clues, there are a couple of different obvious signs. One, a pile of insulation or cloth to form a nest is a pretty good sign of rodent encroachment. The other sign is a communal latrine. If you see remains in a cool spot in the attic, well, you probably have a rodent problem. If you have a lot of droppings, it means multiple flying squirrel families have moved in and are asserting dominance over the area.

Outside Damage

The most obvious sign of flying squirrels outside will be damage to bird feeders, as that’s one of the attractions which brought them to your property in the first place. Tiny bite marks on plants and trees outside are another indication you might have flying squirrels. Keeping an eye on the feeders can help make sure they’re around. Again, if you want to, a camera focused on the bird feeders can also be a useful tool.

Once you’re sure of an infestation, the use of repellents like sonic emitters and live traps can help keep the flying squirrels out of the yard. As for inside the house, snap traps or calling your local wildlife removal company to remove the animals safely are good ways to get rid of them. 

Above all else, make sure you patch up the attic so that more flying squirrels won’t come back. Flying squirrels belong outside, but even there that can be a problem. If you think the squirrels are causing damage to your garden or bird feeders, consider keeping watch and placing some repellent or live traps. Just make sure to relocate them away from your home so they don’t decide to come back. Getting rid of the infestation is just part of the issue after all since you also want to make sure more don’t show up in their place.

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