Nighttime Noise? How to Evict Flying Squirrels From Your Attic and Walls

Flying Squirrel Removal in Norcross and Lawrenceville, GA

When flying squirrels begin nesting between floors, attic spaces, and walls, homeowners often ask:

“Is a one-way exclusion tunnel still the safest and most effective method?”

If you are hearing scratching, rolling, or scampering sounds at night, especially after lights out, you likely have flying squirrels and not standard gray squirrels. Flying squirrels are nocturnal, agile, and nest deep inside attics and walls. They are smaller than daytime squirrels, social, and capable of gliding into very small openings around your home.

At Attic Kings Animal Removal, we specialize in flying squirrel removal throughout Norcross, Lawrenceville, and surrounding metro Atlanta cities. We remove flying squirrels using humane eviction methods and permanently seal your home to prevent re-entry.

The Silent Invaders: How to Identify a Flying Squirrel Infestation

Unlike standard squirrels that are active during the day, flying squirrels are strictly nocturnal. If you hear movement only at night, this is the strongest indicator.

• Light scratching or rolling sounds in attic or wall cavities
• Droppings near rooflines or insulation
• Damage at high entry points on the home
• Grease or rub marks near small gaps or roof edges

Flying squirrels do not actually fly. They glide using a skin membrane called a patagium, allowing them to glide from trees onto your home and into small openings along the roofline.

A fast solution is not always the safest. Flying squirrel eviction requires proper inspection, sealing, and expertise.

Our Two-Part Process: Eviction and Exclusion

We specialize in humane removal by eviction. The goal is simple:

• The squirrels leave
• They cannot get back inside

We install a one-way Squirrel Safety Exit Tunnel that allows the flying squirrels to exit your attic or walls to search for food. Once they leave, they cannot return because all other entry points are sealed.

This process removes the entire colony without trapping or harming wildlife and prevents future infestations.

Flying Squirrel Eviction Timeline: 7 to 14 Days

The removal timeline ranges from 7 to 14 days, depending on the size of the colony and how quickly they begin leaving the nest.

How the Exit Tunnel Works

• Flying squirrels exit to feed
• The one-way tunnel blocks re-entry
• Their natural need to search for food works in your favor

This method is humane, low-stress, and extremely effective.

The Baby Factor: What Makes Flying Squirrels More Complicated

Flying squirrels are social and often nest in large groups. They may also have young in the spring and late summer. If babies are present, we use a combination of exclusion tunnels and live traps to safely remove the young. They are placed in a reunion box outside, allowing the mother to relocate and continue caring for them.

This prevents odors, damage, and avoids leaving animals trapped inside.

Why Full Exclusion is Critical for Norcross and Lawrenceville Homes

Evicting the squirrels is only half the job. If the entry point is not sealed, another colony will quickly move in. Flying squirrels only need a tiny gap to enter the attic.

Common Entry Points

• Roofline builder gaps
• Soffit gaps near roof intersections
• Direct siding chews from old or weathered siding

Real Dangers of Flying Squirrel Infestations

• Fire Hazard: Rodents chew electrical wiring and create exposed wires
• Health Risks and Energy Loss: Insulation becomes matted, soaked, and contaminated with urine and droppings. This reduces home efficiency and allows contaminants into the air system

Attic Restoration: The Final Step to a Clean, Healthy Home

Once the squirrels are gone and the home is sealed, the attic must be restored. Leaving droppings and contaminated insulation in place poses health and odor risks.

• Removal of contaminated insulation: All contaminated insulation and droppings are removed, leaving a clean attic floor
• Professional sanitation: Odor-neutralizing treatment eliminates bacteria and animal waste
• Reapplication of new insulation: High-efficiency, wildlife-resistant insulation is installed to restore energy performance and remove contamination risks

We do not just remove the animals. We restore your attic to a clean, safe, and energy-efficient condition.

Renewable Warranty Program

By signing up for our annually-renewable warranty program, you’ll be covered if a re-infestation is to occur. This ensures flying squirrels stay out for good.

Ready for a Guaranteed Solution?

Do not spend another night listening to noises in your attic or walls. The longer flying squirrels are inside your Norcross or Lawrenceville home, the more damage they will cause.

Call Attic Kings Animal Removal for a FREE inspection!
Phone: (404) 723-1065
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