Squirrel removal in Kissimmee, FL
Squirrel removal in Kissimmee is mostly about mornings: scratching in the ceiling right after sunrise, then quiet, then again before dark. We get the squirrels out with one-way doors and close the holes they chewed.
- One-way doors, no poisons
- Chewed vents and soffit fixed
- Babies checked before sealing
Squirrels in the ceiling
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 does squirrel removal in Kissimmee, FL by finding every hole the squirrels use, installing one-way doors or traps so they leave the attic, checking for babies and then sealing and repairing the chewed openings. We work on homes, rentals and commercial buildings across Osceola County. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How to tell squirrels from other attic noises
Squirrels keep a schedule, which makes them easier to pick out than most animals. Here’s what points to them over rats or raccoons.
Daytime noise, quiet nights
Squirrels are active from early morning to late afternoon. Rats run at night, and raccoons are heavier and louder.
Rolling or tapping sounds
Acorns and seeds get carried in and stashed, so you may hear something rolling across the drywall above you.
Fist-sized hole by the eave
Squirrels chew neat, fist-sized holes, often at the soffit corner, the roof return or the edge of a gable vent.
Squirrels on the roof all day
Seeing one run along the gutter and disappear under the drip edge is about as clear as it gets.
Chewed plastic vents
Ridge vents, plumbing boots and plastic off-ridge vents are easy chewing. Look for torn edges and scraps in the gutter.
Where Kissimmee squirrels chew their way in
Eastern gray squirrels are the attic squirrel here, and they’re built to chew. On a typical Kissimmee block-and-stucco house, the masonry walls are solid, so the squirrel goes up instead: to the fascia, the soffit and anything plastic on the roof. Homes with barrel tile give them a different option, the open gaps at the end of each row where the tile meets the eave.
Once they’re in, they chew on wiring, the foil on AC ducts and the facing on insulation. That’s the real reason to act quickly, and it’s why we look at the whole roof line. If more than one animal has been using those gaps, our Kissimmee rat removal page covers what moves in after squirrels leave.
- Soffit corners and roof returns
- Open barrel tile ends at the eave
- Plastic roof vents and plumbing boots
- Gable vent screens
- Gaps where a pool cage meets the fascia
A few recent calls
Squirrel removal in Kissimmee’s oak neighborhoods
Squirrels follow the trees. Kissimmee’s older streets near downtown and around Lakefront Park have big live oaks and laurel oaks with limbs that hang over rooftops, which is the easiest bridge a squirrel could ask for. The wooded strips along Shingle Creek and the oak hammocks near Lake Toho feed them year round.
Newer subdivisions get squirrels too, usually once their landscape trees grow tall enough to reach the roof or when the house backs up to a stand of oaks or a conservation tract. We handle squirrel calls all over Osceola County, and our full list of Kissimmee wildlife services covers the other animals that share those trees.
Kissimmee field notes
- Live oaks over older downtown streets
- Wooded banks along Shingle Creek
- Oak hammocks on the Lake Toho shore
Kissimmee homeowners on our squirrel work
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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.
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Omygoodness I never thought I would have to meet Craig but I did! And he was amazing! He immediately answered the phone, told me what he could do / when he would arrive and followed through with what he said. He was prompt, courteous and put me at ease! God willing I will never need him again but if I do I will not hesitate to call him!
Amina AhmedGoogle 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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Getting squirrels out of a Kissimmee attic
Squirrel jobs move fast once we know every opening. This is how they go.
Find every hole, not only the first one
Squirrels often use two or three openings. We check the whole roof line, including the hard-to-see spots behind gutters and under tile.
Check for a litter
Gray squirrels give birth twice a year here, once in spring and again toward the end of summer. If babies are in the attic, we remove them by hand and reunite them with the mother so nothing is left behind.
One-way doors or traps
We mount a one-way door on the main hole so the squirrels can leave but can’t get back. Traps are used where a door won’t fit.
Seal and repair
Once the attic is empty, we close each opening with metal and other chew-resistant materials and repair the soffit, fascia or vents they damaged.
Ways to make your roof less squirrel-friendly
Some of this you can do yourself. The rest is what our squirrel removal for the Orlando area team does after the animals are out.
- Trim branches back at least several feet from the roof
- Bring bird feeders in or move them away from the house
- Swap chewed plastic vents for metal-guarded ones
- Cap open barrel tile ends with bird stops
- Get the roof line checked after a big storm
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Kissimmee squirrel removal questions, answered
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
How much is squirrel removal in Kissimmee?
Every Kissimmee house is different, so we give you a quote after an inspection. The number of entry points, whether there are babies, the roof type and how much repair is needed all affect it. The price is settled with you before anyone climbs a ladder.
How many days until the squirrels are gone from my Kissimmee attic?
Usually a few days. Once one-way doors are on, most squirrels leave within a day or two, and we confirm the attic is quiet before sealing. Babies can stretch it a bit if they’re too young to leave on their own.
Can squirrels in the attic cause a fire?
They can create a risk. Squirrels chew on wiring to keep their teeth worn down, and exposed wire in a hot Florida attic is not something you want. We look for chewed wiring during the inspection and point out anything an electrician should check.
Why are squirrels getting into my tile roof?
Barrel tile leaves open gaps at the eave end of each row unless it was finished with bird stops. Squirrels walk right in and reach the decking and soffit from there. We close those ends during sealing.
Should I just put poison in the attic?
No. Poisoned squirrels often die inside the walls or ceiling, and the smell in a Florida summer is hard to live with. It also doesn’t close the hole. One-way doors and proper sealing solve it without that mess.
Stop the morning scratching
Call or text (321) 203-6963 or send the form, and we’ll set up a squirrel inspection at your Kissimmee home.