Squirrel removal in Apopka, FL
If something is running across your Apopka ceiling at sunrise, it’s probably a gray squirrel. Squirrel removal here means getting it out through a one-way door and fixing every spot it chewed.
- One-way doors, no poison
- Chewed openings repaired
- Young kept with their mother
Hearing squirrels in Apopka?
Tell us what you are hearing or seeing. We will get back to you, set up a visit and give you a straight answer on what it takes.
- Firm quote before any work starts
- Call, text or email, your pick
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys provides squirrel removal in Apopka, FL, for attics, soffits and roof lines. After an inspection, we install one-way doors on the active holes so squirrels leave on their own, trap where needed, then seal the chewed openings and repair fascia, vents and screens. We follow FWC rules and keep young with their mother. To book, call or text (321) 203-6963.
Why squirrels pick Apopka attics
Apopka has a lot of big trees. Live oaks and laurel oaks shade the older streets near downtown, line the roads out toward Plymouth and Zellwood, and still stand on many lots in Errol Estate and Rock Springs Ridge. Eastern gray squirrels live in those trees, and any branch within jumping distance of your roof is a bridge.
Once on the roof, a squirrel looks for a soft spot: a corner where soffit meets fascia, a gap at a roof return, a plastic ridge or gable vent. It chews it wider and moves in. In spring and again in late summer, females are looking for somewhere warm and dry to have a litter, and your attic insulation is perfect for that.
The chewing is the real problem
Squirrels have to gnaw constantly, and attic wiring, PVC and wood trim are all fair game. That’s what turns a noise problem into a repair problem, and it’s why we treat squirrel removal and repair as one job.
Sunrise scratching is the giveaway
Squirrels keep a daytime schedule. If the noise starts at dawn, quiets down mid-day and picks up again before dusk, you’re almost certainly hearing squirrels, not rats.
On the job
Oak canopy and nursery land around Apopka
Squirrel pressure in Apopka follows the trees. The heavily wooded lots on the north side toward Kelly Park, the Wekiva woods to the east and the oak hammocks scattered between the old nursery properties all hold large squirrel populations. Newer subdivisions off SR 429 have fewer big trees in the yard, but many back right up to woods that were left standing.
That’s why you’ll find squirrels in a 1970s ranch near Lake Apopka and a five-year-old house in Emerson Park on the same afternoon. We handle the rest of the wildlife in Apopka too, but squirrels are one of the most common attic calls we get from this side of the county.
What we see in Apopka
- Mature live oaks on older streets
- Wooded lots toward Kelly Park
- New homes backing onto woods
- Errol Estate golf community canopy
Apopka squirrel removal, step by step
The goal is a squirrel-free attic and a roofline they can’t chew back into. This is how we get there.
Find every opening
The inspection covers the whole roof, including spots past the hole you noticed. Squirrels usually have a main entry and a backup or two.
Install one-way doors
We fit a one-way door over each active hole. Squirrels can leave to feed but can’t get back in. Traps are added when the situation calls for it.
Check for babies
During litter season we look for young before closing anything, so a mother isn’t separated from her nest.
Seal and repair
Once the attic is quiet, we close every opening with chew-resistant material and fix the fascia, soffit and vents the squirrels damaged. Our Apopka wildlife exclusion work covers the rest of the house.
Apopka homeowners who got their attic back
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141 reviews on Google
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Called Critter Guys through a recommendation from my sister in Lakeland after we saw a squirrel peaking out from a hole above the garage at my mother’s home in Riverview. My sister had the same issue at her Lakeland home. We got an appointment for the Riverview house right away and Craig came out to do an assessment and estimate. The price was reasonable and Craig was very professional and friendly. He quickly assessed the issue and found 4 holes in the roof. He set up traps and came back a few days later. During that waiting time one of the traps in the attic caught a mouse. So, when he came back, he sealed off 3 of the holes and set up a one-way trap in the 4th hole to draw out any remaining critters. He’ll come back in 2 weeks to close off the remaining hole. He also gave us a 30 day warranty if anything else happens. So far we haven’t seen or heard anything else. I’m very happy with the service received and would highly recommend this company.
Pramela IttoopGoogle review
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Dion is doing a great job responding to our needs and flexible to our schedule since there is not always access to the house. He explains what we need, points out trouble spots and fixes some of them when possible. Thanks Dion! …
MiLo TeamGoogle review
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Kevin was amazing quick and accurate, really appreciate great local ppl who help out had a non active nest over my garage made a big hole in my soffit …
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Squirrel or roof rat?
Both live in Apopka attics and both chew. If it’s the second one, our rat removal in Apopka page covers that job.
| Gray squirrel | Roof rat |
|---|---|
| Active at dawn and dusk | Active through the night |
| Holes about the size of a baseball | Holes about the size of a quarter |
| Leaves leaves and twigs in the nest | Leaves small, dark, spindle-shaped droppings |
| Seen running the roof and fence line | Rarely seen, travels lines and branches |
Common squirrel mistakes we see
Most people who call us have already tried something. These are the attempts that usually backfire.
- Sealing the hole while squirrels are still inside, which leads to new holes or a dead animal in the attic
- Using poison, which can leave a squirrel to die somewhere you can’t reach
- Trapping one squirrel and assuming that’s all of them
- Patching with foam or screen that squirrels chew through in a day
- Trimming trees but leaving the entry points open, which is the gap our squirrel work across Orlando always closes
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Questions about squirrel removal in Apopka
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
What does squirrel removal cost in Apopka?
It depends on how many entry points there are, how high and steep the roof is, whether there’s a litter and how much repair the chewed areas need. We look at all of that during the inspection and give you a firm quote for your house.
Can squirrels in the attic chew wires?
Yes. Squirrels gnaw on almost anything, including electrical wiring, and that’s a real concern in an attic. It’s one of the reasons we recommend dealing with squirrels quickly instead of waiting to see if they leave.
When do squirrels have babies in Apopka?
Gray squirrels in Florida typically have litters in spring and again in late summer. If you hear high-pitched squeaking or more activity than usual in those months, there may be young in the attic, which changes how removal is done.
How long does it take to get squirrels out?
With one-way doors, many squirrels leave within a few days once they go out to feed. We keep the doors in place until the activity stops, then seal everything. The timeline depends on how many squirrels are living there and whether there’s a litter.
Will cutting back my oak trees keep squirrels off the roof?
It helps, and we often suggest trimming branches away from the roofline. But squirrels can still climb walls, downspouts and pool cages, so sealing the openings is what actually keeps them out.
Do you handle squirrels in commercial buildings or HOA communities?
Yes. We work with property managers, HOAs, townhome communities and businesses around Apopka. Shared rooflines in attached homes often mean squirrels move between units, so we look at the whole building.
Get squirrels out of your Apopka attic
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and set up an Apopka squirrel inspection. We’ll find the holes, get the squirrels out and close the roof up.