Squirrel removal in Palm Bay, FL
Squirrel removal in Palm Bay usually starts with a sound at 7 a.m. and a gnawed corner on the fascia. We get the squirrels out with one-way doors and seal what they chewed.
- One-way doors, no poison
- Mothers and young kept together
- Chewed gaps sealed and repaired
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Quick answer. Critter Guys provides squirrel removal in Palm Bay, FL, for attics, soffits and roof lines. We start with an inspection to find every hole, then install one-way doors or use humane traps so the squirrels leave and can’t return. After that, we seal and repair the chewed openings with materials they can’t gnaw through. Call or text (321) 203-6963 and mention what time of day you hear them.
Why squirrels pick Palm Bay roofs
Eastern gray squirrels need trees, and Palm Bay has a lot of them standing on lots nobody has built on yet. Slash pines and oaks on the lot next door drop limbs over your roof line, and a squirrel can make that jump without thinking about it. From there, they look for something soft to chew.
Squirrels breed twice a year in Florida, with litters in spring and again in late summer. A pregnant female wants a warm, dry nest, and an attic over a quiet bedroom suits her fine. That’s why calls tend to spike in those two windows.
The chewing problem
Squirrel teeth never stop growing, so they gnaw constantly. In an attic, that means soffit edges, fascia boards, roof vents, and sometimes electrical wiring and AC lines. Chewed wiring is the part that worries us most.
Squirrel removal around Palm Bay’s pine lots
In Palm Bay, the same story plays out across the city. A home gets built, but the lots on either side stay wooded for years. That leaves a strip of pine and oak running right up to your roof. Older streets in the northeast near Turkey Creek have big, mature oaks of their own, and the newer construction in the southwest backs onto woods that were there long before the houses.
Either way, you end up with branches over the roof. Trimming limbs back at least several feet from the roof line takes away the easy route, and it’s one of the first things we’ll point out at an inspection.
Around Palm Bay
- Slash pine and oak on vacant lots
- Mature oaks near Turkey Creek
- New builds in the southwest
- Brevard County
A few recent calls
Squirrel or roof rat in the attic
Both live in Palm Bay attics, and people mix them up. The timing gives it away.
| Gray squirrel | Roof rat |
|---|---|
| Active early morning and late afternoon | Active after dark, often late at night |
| Loud scampering and rolling sounds | Lighter scratching and quick runs |
| Holes about the size of a tennis ball | Gaps as small as a quarter |
| Leaves a nest of leaves and insulation | Leaves trails of small, dark droppings |
How Palm Bay squirrel jobs turned out
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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!
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I can’t recommend this company enough! Josh was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond from start to finish. As a property manager, I work with a lot of vendors, and it’s not often that someone stands out the way he did. …
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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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How we get squirrels out and keep them out
The order matters here. Seal too early and you trap squirrels inside, where they’ll chew a new hole or die in the wall.
Find every opening
We inspect the whole roof line, including soffits, fascia, roof vents, plumbing boots and gable vents. Squirrels often have a main hole and a backup.
Install one-way doors
We mount a one-way door on the hole they’re using. They push out to feed in the morning and find the way back blocked. Humane traps are used where a door won’t work.
Check for young
During spring and late summer, we check for babies before sealing so none are left behind.
Seal and repair
Once the attic is empty, we close every opening with chew-resistant material and repair the damaged wood. If you want the rest of the house checked too, our Palm Bay exclusion service covers it.
Signs the squirrels are still getting in
If you’ve already patched a hole and still hear them, they probably found another spot or chewed through the patch. Squirrels test repairs. Here’s what to look for from the yard.
- Fresh chew marks with pale, raw wood at the fascia
- A soffit panel pushed up or out of its track
- Squirrels running the roof edge at the same time every day
- Shredded insulation or leaves near a gable vent
- Gnawed plastic on a roof vent cap
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Palm Bay squirrel removal questions, answered
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
What does squirrel removal cost in Palm Bay?
Every quote comes after we’ve looked at the roof. The number depends on how many holes there are, how high the roof is, whether there are babies and how much chewed wood needs repair. A single-story home with one entry point is a very different job from a two-story with several.
How long does it take to get squirrels out of my attic?
Usually a few days once the one-way doors are up, since the squirrels leave on their own schedule to feed. We confirm the attic is empty before we seal. If there are babies, it can take a bit longer to make sure they’re all out.
Can squirrels damage my wiring?
Yes, they can. Squirrels chew on almost anything, including electrical wiring, which is a real fire concern. If we see chewed wires during the inspection, we’ll point them out so you can have an electrician look.
Is poison a good way to get rid of attic squirrels?
No. Poisoned squirrels often die inside walls or the attic, which leads to a strong smell and a cleanup job. We use one-way doors and humane trapping instead, and if a squirrel has died somewhere, our attic cleanup work handles the odor and sanitizing.
Why do I hear squirrels in the morning but not at night?
Gray squirrels are active by day and sleep at night. If the noise is mostly at night, you may have rats instead. Our Palm Bay rat removal page covers how we handle those.
Does Critter Guys remove squirrels outside Palm Bay?
Yes. We work in Melbourne, Titusville and across Central Florida, and our squirrel removal page for Orlando explains how we work everywhere else. For other animals in Palm Bay, see our local wildlife removal page.
Get the squirrels out before the next litter
Call or text (321) 203-6963 to book a squirrel inspection in Palm Bay. We’ll show you every hole we find.