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.

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

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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Sold a exclusion in Gray Ga for bats now to Griffin Ga for a dead animal smell in a commercial building then to Meansville Ga for a quote for animal exclusion, possibly more bats.

by Jason Arruda
May 30, 2023 12:31:31 pm.

Oglethorpe Ga customer having issues with something entering her crawlspace. Headed out to do a inspection.

by Jason Arruda
May 25, 2023 10:06:56 am.

Critter truck getting maintenance then it’s off to Gray Ga for noises in the attic.

by Jason Arruda
May 24, 2023 10:23:13 am.

Our wildlife-exclusion professionals are installing a Ridge Guard animal barrier on the roof peaks as part of a Young Harris, Georgia flying squirrel removal and animal-proofing job. The flyers gnawed right through the old plastic roof roof ridge vents to get into the attic.

by Webmaster
May 23, 2023 10:41:17 am.

Zebulon, Thomaston, Butler, Ellaville, Americus, Albany and Moultrie Ga cities I’ll be today quoting wildlife removal services.

by Jason Arruda
May 23, 2023 10:22:46 am.

Headed to a flying squirrel exclusion in Atlanta then to take some bat check valves down in Helen Ga

by Chad W.
May 22, 2023 06:08:44 am.

Exclusion sold in Gray Ga. Going to be another satisfied customer.

by Jason Arruda
May 18, 2023 04:00:20 pm.

Was able to squeeze another customer in today in Gray Ga. Issue is bats.

by Jason Arruda
May 18, 2023 02:58:01 pm.

In Tyrone Ga on a few exclusion quotes, then to Fayetteville Ga. Bats, squirrels and attic noise

by Jason Arruda
May 18, 2023 10:01:35 am.

Doing inspections/quotes in Butler Ga., Thomaston Ga., and Griffin Ga. today from Snakes in a crawl space, bats in a gable and squirrels in the attic.

by Jason Arruda
May 11, 2023 11:04:31 am.

Wildlife Crews across Georgia and Alabama sealing homes, removing animals and insulation replacement. Be safe out there. Making customers happy!

by Jason Arruda
May 10, 2023 09:06:09 am.

Going to be in Macon Ga all day today quoting animal exclusions. Bats, squirrels and snakes.

by Jason Arruda
May 09, 2023 09:13:28 am.

Quoted animal (rats, squirrels) exclusions in Luthersville Ga, Peachtree City Ga and Griffin Ga. so far. We have a crew in Jeffersonville Ga. Doing Carpenter bee service.

by Jason Arruda
May 08, 2023 01:50:14 pm.

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. That was all they needed to get into the attic of a house in Big Canoe, Georgia. Flying squirrel removal and exclusion is meticulous work because of their small size and ability to glide through the air.

by Webmaster
May 03, 2023 09:17:47 am.

Quoted a home in Fayetteville for squirrels and getting ready to go to Miledgeville for a Carpenter bee quote for a log cabin.

by Jason Arruda
May 02, 2023 11:14:43 am.

Albany Ga today quoting bat removal/Exclusion.

by Jason Arruda
May 01, 2023 09:22:28 am.

Calls coming in from bats to squirrels and everything in between. Visiting homes in the Fayetteville, Griffin, Newnan areas today. Exclusions are being scheduled! Happy Tuesday

by Jason Arruda
Apr 25, 2023 11:53:41 am.

I’ll be quoting in Fayette, Spalding, Upson and Pike Counties today. Bats, squirrels and Carpenter bees.

by Jason Arruda
Apr 17, 2023 09:15:51 am.

Dodging the rain, started off in Atlanta, mice in the attic, then out to temple, ga. Has had rats, now has a raccoon who has ripped down the soffit.

by Chris Collender
Apr 14, 2023 09:31:01 am.

Out quoting exclusions for Bats, Bats and more Bats in Miledgeville today.

by Jason Arruda
Apr 14, 2023 09:04:23 am.

Carpenter bees are out and about, quoted a larger home in dawsonville, he has holes everywhere

by Chris Collender
Apr 11, 2023 10:36:29 am.

This afternoon we're starting a flying squirrel-removal job at an Oxford, Georgia home. The flying squirrels gnawed a hole through the wooden roof trim right where it meets the brick chimney to get into the attic.

by Webmaster
Apr 10, 2023 10:13:29 am.

Beautiful day, started off in Ellenwood, mice in the kitchen, now headed to rats in a rental property in Atlanta

by Chris Collender
Apr 05, 2023 09:34:04 am.

Trying to work around this rain, Mableton, ga quote for mice, then off to Temple, ga for squirrels, now headed to Snellville for rats

by Chris Collender
Apr 03, 2023 12:08:49 pm.

Beautiful day to be out and about, quoted squirrel jobs in Decatur(where it’s greater), and Riverdale, headed out to Covington for mice, back to Marietta for squirrels chewing on facia board

by Chris Collender
Mar 29, 2023 03:16:33 pm.

Rain rain go away, in Stone Mountain today

by Chris Collender
Mar 27, 2023 11:18:39 am.

We are out here in Bent Tree, Jasper GA on a metal roof sealing up the house for Flying Squirrels.

by Mason B.
Mar 27, 2023 09:09:49 am.

In Oglethorpe, Montezuma, Vienna and Byron Ga. today quoting homes Wildlife Exclusions that has Bats and squirrels.

by Jason Arruda
Mar 23, 2023 11:31:15 am.

On route to a trap check in Elijah to check out some traps in the attic for flying squirrels. In 2 weeks we’ve caught 14 flying squirrels at this house.

by Mason B.
Mar 23, 2023 08:51:43 am.

Bat calls are coming in already with the mild winter in middle to south ga. Tifton, Vienna, Cordele, Zebulon, and Barnesville Ga. Just to name a few cities I’ll be today and tomorrow.

by Jason Arruda
Mar 22, 2023 12:41:29 pm.

Good morning, glad to back, was out 2 1/2 months cause I broke my leg, time to quote some houses

by Chris Collender
Mar 20, 2023 09:48:34 am.

In Tifton Ga giving a quote for a commercial building for squirrels and then headed to another commercial building in Americus Ga for bats. Ending the day in Macon Ga for a residential quote for Rats. Have a good day!

by Jason Arruda
Mar 13, 2023 11:57:15 am.