Flying Squirrel Removal and Exclusion in North Georgia

A trapped flying squirrel with its front paws on the cage trap door looking like it is pleading to be released.

Along with gray squirrel control, flying squirrel control is one of our most-needed wildlife control services.

Flying squirrels are interesting animals. Unlike Rocky the Flying Squirrel of cartoon fame, real flying squirrels can't take off from the ground and gain altitude like a bird or a bat can, so they don't really "fly." But they do have aerodynamic "wings" formed by skin between their legs and their bodies. These wings allow them to glide for very long distances and to land accurately on buildings.

This gliding ability allows flying squirrels to get into homes and other buildings through openings that would be impossible to climb to from the ground. It also makes flying squirrel control an especially challenging wildlife control job.

A flying squirrel's diet consists mainly of nuts, fruits, mushrooms and other fungi, insects, slugs, snails, and bird eggs. They forage at night, mainly relying on their highly-developed sense of smell to find food. They begin hoarding food and looking for warm places to overwinter in the fall, and then become active again in the spring and summer.

Flying Squirrels as Pests

Technically, flying squirrels are nuisance animals, not pests. They become a nuisance when they get into homes and other buildings. Their gnawing can cause damage to the building itself, as well as to clothing and other items stored in the building. In addition, flying squirrel droppings, shed hair, and wastes can cause safety and health problems. Flying squirrels and their parasites are vectors of typhus and other arboviral diseases.

Flying Squirrel Removal and Exclusion

Removing flying squirrels and preventing them from getting back into your home is one of the most challenging jobs we do. Their small size, secretive habits, and ability to fly make keeping flying squirrels out of houses a real science. It's meticulous work that requires patience, skill, and attention to detail.

Flying squirrel control also requires specialized equipment such as long ladders, scaffolding, and lift trucks -- not the kind of things most people have stored in their garages.

Long story short: This is not a do-it-yourself job. The skill and knowledge required, the special equipment needed, the necessity of working high up in the air, and the inherent hazards of the work make flying squirrel removal a job for professionals.

As the region's leading animal control company, Rid-A-Critter has both the people and the equipment on hand, and our work is backed by years of experience and the best warranty in the business. Our skilled animal control experts can handle any flying squirrel control job -- no matter how big or how small. We have animal control specialists who live and work throughout North Georgia; so a local technician will respond quickly when you call us.

Finally, our flying squirrel control program goes far beyond what "flying squirrel exterminators" offer. We don't just remove flying squirrels who are already in your home. We also repair the damage that they caused and make sure that they (and other animals) don't get back in again.

Flying Squirrel Control Gallery

Here are some pictures of flying squirrel removal jobs that we've done over the years.

Male wildlife exclusion worker on top of a tall ladder screening a triangular gable vent to keep flying squirrels and other animals out of the attic of a large log home in Gainesville, Georgia. — Flying squirrel exclusion at a Gainesville home

A metal animal barrier over the sheathing and fascia along the edge of the roof as part of a flying squirrel removal job at a house in Rome, Georgia. — Flying squirrel removal and exclusion in Rome

A steel mesh Ridge Guard animal barrier installed on the peak of the roof as part of a Buchanan, Georgia flying squirrel removal and wildlife exclusion job. — Flying squirrel exclusion at a house in Buchanan

Flying squirrels gnawed a hole about the size of a half dollar coin through the shingles to get into the attic of a house in Alpharetta, Georgia. — Flying squirrel hole in the shingles in Alpharetta

A sloppy miter cut where the diagonal wooden roof trim meets the shingles created a triangular gap that allowed flying squirrels into the attic of a house in Adairsville, Georgia. — Flying squirrel gap into a house in Adairsville

Flying squirrels gnawed through the shingles, and then gnawed a hole about the size of an egg through the roof sheathing, to get into the attic of a house in Buford, Georgia. — Flying squirrels gnawed into the attic in Buford

An inspection mirror being use to find a hole that flying squirrels gnawed through the shingles to get into the attic of a house in Alpharetta, Georgia. — Flying squirrel hole in the shingles in Alpharetta

Ridge Guard wildlife barrier being installed to replace a plastic roof ridge vent that flying squirrels gnawed through to get into the attic of a house in Buford, Georgia. — Flying squirrel exclusion at a house in Buford

Lifting up the edge of the shingles reveals a tapered gap between the roof sheathing and the fascia that allowed flying squirrels into the attic of a house in Rome, Georgia. — How flying squirrels got into a house in Rome

A live flying squirrel inside a temporary trap installed over a vent hood on a brick wall to catch and remove the flying squirrel from a house in Alpharetta, Georgia. — Flying squirrel removed from a house in Alpharetta

Ridge Guard animal barrier installed on the roof peaks as part of a Young Harris, Georgia flying squirrel removal and animal proofing job. — Flying squirrel exclusion in Young Harris

Flying squirrels gnawed a hole roughly the size of a smallish egg through the weathered roof trim where it meets the shingles at a roof junction to get into the attic of a house in Big Canoe, Georgia. — Flying squirrel hole through the trim in Big Canoe

Flying squirrels gnawed a hole about an inch wide through the end of the wooden roof trim right where it meets the brick chimney to get into the attic of a brick house in Oxford, Georgia. — Flying squirrel hole through the trim in Oxford

Droppings and urine in the insulation between the joists are evidence of flying squirrels that need to be trapped and removed from the attic of a house in Young Harris, Georgia. — Evidence of flying squirrels in Young Harris

Droppings that look like tiny cigar shaped pellets and urine stains in the insulation between the joists are evidence of flying squirrels living in the attic of a house in Ball Ground, Georgia. — Evidence of flying squirrels in Ball Ground

Droppings dripping through the perforations in the soffit panel are evidence of flying squirrels that need to be removed from the attic of a house in Acworth, Georgia. — Evidence of flying squirrels in Acworth

The builder left a gap of about an inch or so between the roof trim and the shingles at a dormer which allowed flying squirrels into the attic of a house in Roswell Georgia — How flying squirrels got into this Roswell home

A streak of urine dripping down the wall is evidence of flying squirrels that need to be removed from the attic of a house in Blue Ridge Georgia. — Flying squirrel urine on a wall in Blue Ridge

Droppings on boxes stored in the attic are evidence of flying squirrels that need to be removed from a house in Carrollton Georgia. — Flying squirrel evidence in an attic in Carrollton

A gap of slightly less than an inch between the drip edge and the fascia board that allowed flying squirrels into the attic of a Snellville Georgia home. — Flying squirrel gap into a Snellville home

Flying squirrels gnawed a hole about the size of an egg through the weathered wooden siding and then traveled through the wall up to the attic of a house in Young Harris Georgia. — Flying squirrel hole in the siding in Young Harris

Flying squirrels gnawed a hole you could fit two or three fingers though in a vinyl soffit panel to get into the attic of a house in Sharpsburg Georgia. — Flying squirrel hole in a soffit in Sharpsburg

Footprints in the dust on a metal return air duct are evidence of flying squirrels that need to be removed from the attic of a house in Acworth Georgia. — Flying squirrel prints in the dust in Acowrth

Small to moderate amount of flying squirrel droppings between the joists in the attic of a house in Rydal Georgia. — Evidence of flying squirrels in an attic in Rydal

A flying squirrel excluded from a house in Jasper Georgia sitting on the strap of the wildlife removal technicians tool belt on the pavement outside the house. — Flying squirrel excluded from a house in Jasper

Gap of about an inch between the soffit panel and the shingles at a roof junction point that will be sealed as part of a Canton Georgia flying squirrel removal job. — Flying squirrel gap into a house in Canton

Flying squirrels gnawed a silver dollar sized hole right through the wooden siding around the chimney to get into a house in Gainesville Georgia. — Flying squirrel hole in a chimney in Gainesville

Gap between a vent hood and the wall allowed flying squirrels to get into a house in Roswell Georgia. — Flying squirrel gap into a house in Roswell

Rectangular gap a few inches wide between the siding and the soffit must be sealed to keep flying squirrels out of a Roswell Georgia home. — Flying squirrel gap into a house in Roswell

A knot hole about the size of an egg in the wooden siding with stains above it from flying squirrels using it to get into a house in Cumming Georgia. — Flying squirrel used a knot hole at a Cumming home

The circular chimney cap of a house in Big Canoe Georgia has no screening on the bottom and allowed flying squirrels into the house. — Flying squirrel entry point into a Big Canoe home

Flying squirrel droppings in a rain gutter give away a gap under the shingles that they used to get into the attic of a Jasper Georgia home. — Flying squirrel evidence in Jasper

A selfie of a bearded animal removal technician on the metal roof of a house in a forested area in Blairsville Georgia performing flying squirrel removal. — Jason at a Blairsville flying squirrel removal job

A view of the grounds and the lake taken from the roof of a house during a Hiawassee Georgia flying squirrel removal job. — View from a Hiawassee flying squirrel removal job

A handyman left huge gaps in the hardware cloth and sealant that he used in an unsuccessful attempt to seal flying squirrels out of a house in Blairsville Georgia. — Handyman flying squirrel attempt in Blairsville

Man walking on the metal roof of a large house in a wooded area in Blairsville Georgia during a flying squirrel removal and exclusion job. — Sealing flying squirrels out of a Blairsville home

Droppings and urine in the insulation between the joists are evidence of a flying squirrel problem in the attic of a house in Ellijay Georgia. — Flying squirrel evidence in an attic in Ellijay

Oblong hole that a flying squirrel gnawed through the wooden roof fascia to get into the attic of an Alpharetta Georgia home. — Flying squirrel hole in an Alpharetta home

Oval shaped squirrel hole gnawed through the soffit panel and fascia and into a house in Roswell Georgia needs to be repaired. — Squirrel chew hole into a house in Roswell

Gap between the stone wall and the wooden roof soffit trim needs to be sealed to keep flying squirrels out of the attic of an Acworth Georgia home. — Squirrel gap into a stone house in Acworth

Round gap about the size of a half dollar in the stone exterior wall allowed flying squirrels into a house in Acworth Georgia. — Flying squirrel gap into a stone house in Acworth

Man lying on the pitched roof at a junction point on a house in Hiawassee Georgia inspecting for flying squirrel entry points with a flashlight. — Inspecting a Hiawassee home for flying squirrels

Half inch gap between the siding and the roof with chew marks on the edges of the wood where flying squirrels got into the attic of a house in Hiawassee Georgia. — Flying squirrel hole into an attic in Hiawassee

Irregular gap between the stone wall and the roof soffit allowed flying squirrels into a stone house in Dunwoody Georgia. — Flying squirrel gap into a house in Dundwoody

One inch gap between the soffit panel and the shingles at a roof junction needs to be closed up to keep flying squirrels out of the attic of a house in Buford Georgia. — Flying squirrel gap into an attic in Buford

Rid-A-Critter has the tools and personnel to prevent flying squirrels from getting into your home or business, so please call us today.

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Flying squirrel exclusion in Flowery Branch Ga then quotes in Cumming Ga. Happy Friday everyone

by Chad W.
Sep 22, 2023 05:48:02 am.

On the way to Hiawassee Ga this morning to seal a cabin that has flying squirrels. Then to Athens Ga to the UGA equestrian center to quote a building with a rat infestation.

by Chad W.
Sep 13, 2023 05:44:32 am.

Wildlife-exclusion experts working on a flying squirrel removal job at a Gainesville, Georgia home are screening the triangular gable vents to keep flying squirrels and other animals out of the attic.

by Webmaster
Sep 11, 2023 08:02:22 am.

Spending this Sunday resting up for a big week ahead.

by Chad W.
Sep 10, 2023 08:32:59 am.

Wildlife exclusion specialists doing flying squirrel removal in Rome, Georgia are installing a metal animal barrier over the sheathing and fascia along the edges of the roof to keep flying squirrels and other nuisance animals out of the attic.

by Webmaster
Sep 07, 2023 09:14:12 am.

A wildlife-exclusion crew is installing a Ridge Guard animal barrier as part of a Buchanan, Georgia flying squirrel removal job. It replaces a plastic roof ridge vent that the flying squirrels chewed right though to get into the attic.

by Webmaster
Sep 06, 2023 08:46:36 am.

Flying squirrels gnawed a hole about the size of a half dollar coin through the shingles to get into the attic of a house in Alpharetta, Georgia. The crew who are trapping the flying squirrels and removing them from the attic will also repair the damage and animal-proof the house after the flying squirrels have been humanely relocated.

by Webmaster
Sep 05, 2023 08:15:04 am.

I’m on the way to Thomaston, Ga this morning to begin a flying squirrel exclusion! Everyone stay safe and have a great week!

by Brandon C.
Sep 05, 2023 05:49:06 am.

Finished up an exclusion before it for too hot outside. Perks of getting up early and getting started.

by Chad W.
Aug 26, 2023 11:03:43 am.

It’s a hot one today. Headed to Jasper Ga to look for a dead animal under a house

by Chad W.
Aug 24, 2023 01:11:32 pm.

Resting up for another full week of critter ridding.

by Chad W.
Aug 20, 2023 06:11:58 pm.

There is nothing like waking up and looking forward to going to going to work. I love my job and am blessed to be in the position I’m in.

by Chad W.
Aug 19, 2023 07:28:21 am.

Headed to Birmingham to do a raccoon quote. Got another raccoon quote in irondale. Squirrels will be active soon. Call Ridacritter for your free exclusion quote.

by Chris Scott
Aug 18, 2023 09:57:39 am.

A dentist office in Stone Mountain has a dead animal smell that needs checked out this morning

by Chad W.
Aug 16, 2023 07:11:34 am.

Sun’s out in Marietta. Getting hot

by Chad W.
Aug 14, 2023 02:51:31 pm.

Sun’s out in Marietta. Getting hot

by Chad W.
Aug 14, 2023 10:59:56 am.

Headed to Birmingham to seal a bottom transition that snake are entering through. We have a big bat exclusion in sylacauga today.

by Chris Scott
Aug 11, 2023 09:45:07 am.

Installed some crawlspace vent covers in Cartersville then checked out some gutters in Big Canoe

by Chad W.
Aug 09, 2023 02:13:17 pm.

Villa Rica to get some materials, Cartersville to screen some crawlspace vents, then Big Canoe to clean out a gutter for a customer. Busy day

by Chad W.
Aug 09, 2023 06:04:59 am.

A sloppy miter cut where the diagonal wooden roof trim meets the shingles created a triangular gap that allowed flying squirrels into the attic of a house in Adairsville, Georgia. The technicians who are removing and relocating the flying squirrels are also animal-proofing the house to keep wildlife outside where furry animals belong.

by Webmaster
Aug 08, 2023 09:47:10 am.

Headed to do an exclusion in Gainesville Ga this morning

by Chad W.
Aug 07, 2023 06:34:26 am.

Flying squirrels gnawed through the shingles, and then gnawed a hole about the size of an egg through the roof sheathing, to get into the attic of a house in Buford, Georgia. The wildlife-exclusion crew who are trapping and removing the flying squirrels are also repairing the damage.

by Webmaster
Aug 03, 2023 09:10:18 am.

Started with bats I Talbotton Ga, Bats in the attic in Manchester Ga. Now to Tyrone Ga for rodents in a home.

by Jason Arruda
Aug 01, 2023 12:52:34 pm.

We’re headed to Blue Ridge this morning to do another Flying Squirrel Exclusion!

by Brandon C.
Aug 01, 2023 07:35:56 am.

Flying squirrels gnawed a hole through the shingles to get into the attic of a house in Alpharetta, Georgia. The wildlife-removal crew that's trapping and relocating the flying squirrels is also repairing the damage and animal-proofing the house.

by Webmaster
Jul 31, 2023 09:55:51 am.

Taking this Sunday to rest up for a big week. Gonna be a hot one

by Chad W.
Jul 30, 2023 08:20:46 am.

This morning we're installing a Ridge Guard wildlife barrier to replace a cheap, plastic roof ridge vent that flying squirrels gnawed through to get into the attic of a house in Buford, Georgia. Trapping and relocating flying squirrels without sealing them out of the house would be a waste of time.

by Webmaster
Jul 25, 2023 10:55:22 am.

Lifting up the edge of the shingles revealed a tapered gap between the sheathing and the fascia that allowed flying squirrels into the attic of a house in Rome, Georgia. We'll cover the gap with a metal animal barrier that will keep the flyers and other nuisance wildlife out of the attic.

by Webmaster
Jul 25, 2023 10:20:53 am.

Mountains this morning to check out some carpenter bee and woodpecker damage then to Atlanta to trap a raccoon that’s trying to break in

by Chad W.
Jul 18, 2023 06:42:06 am.

Mountains this morning to check out some carpenter bee and woodpecker damage then to Atlanta to trap a raccoon that’s trying to break in

by Chad W.
Jul 17, 2023 06:12:21 am.

Headed to Tuscaloosa. Going to quote a client that has rats and bats. Got a few traps to check around the Birmingham area. Then to Lincoln for a flying squirrel quote.

by Chris Scott
Jul 13, 2023 08:23:51 am.

Villa Rica this morning to pick up some material then to Cartersville to look at a house with problems in the crawlspace

by Chad W.
Jul 12, 2023 05:50:08 am.