The Squirrel Problem in Tampa Bay Attics
Squirrels may look harmless scampering through your yard, but when they take up residence in your attic, they become one of the most destructive and dangerous nuisance wildlife problems facing Tampa Bay homeowners. At Critter Gitter Service, squirrel removal in Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Lutz, and across the Tampa Bay area is a year-round service.
Florida is home to several squirrel species, with the Eastern Gray Squirrel being the most common attic invader across Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties. These animals are persistent, intelligent, and remarkably capable of exploiting even the smallest gaps in your home's exterior.
The Hidden Danger: Squirrels and Electrical Fires
The most serious risk posed by attic squirrels is their compulsive need to gnaw. Squirrel teeth grow continuously and they must constantly chew to keep them worn down. Unfortunately, electrical wiring in your attic is a frequent target. Squirrels chewing through wire insulation creates exposed conductors that can arc and ignite surrounding insulation — a leading cause of house fires in Florida. If you have squirrels in your attic, this is not a problem to delay addressing.
Signs of Squirrels in Your Attic
- Scratching, scurrying, and rolling sounds during daylight hours (squirrels are diurnal)
- Visible entry holes at roofline junctions, soffits, and around vents
- Chewed wood, wiring, or insulation in attic space
- Squirrel droppings scattered across attic floor
- Squirrels repeatedly seen accessing your roof at the same location
Our Squirrel Removal Process
Critter Gitter Service takes a comprehensive approach to squirrel removal. We begin with a full exterior inspection to identify every entry point — including secondary gaps squirrels could use after primary access is blocked. Our technicians then implement a targeted exclusion trapping program, mounting traps directly at active entry points to capture squirrels as they exit.
This method is highly effective because it catches all squirrels present, including those deep within the attic cavity. Once removal is complete, we document all captured animals and provide specific recommendations for permanent entry point exclusion to prevent re-infestation.
Squirrel Removal Across Tampa Bay
We remove squirrels in Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Largo, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Lutz, Carrollwood, New Tampa, and across all Tampa Bay communities. Squirrel activity peaks in late winter/early spring and again in late summer when females are seeking nesting sites — but we handle squirrel calls year-round.
Why Choose Critter Gitter Service for Squirrel Removal?
We are Tampa Bay's locally owned wildlife removal specialists with expertise in squirrel behavior and the specific construction vulnerabilities that allow squirrels to enter homes across Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties. Don't risk an electrical fire — call 813.785.9117 today.