Though there are several species of squirrels, our experience and expertise is limited to tree squirrels. There are a few species of tree squirrels, but the most common ones are either black or gray. The Flying Squirrel is also smaller than the more common gray or black squirrel.
Squirrels are very cute until they become a pest around structures.
If they enter a building, they are capable of doing damage to a multitude of objects because of their chewing behavior. The most common entry point for squirrels is the attic, which they may enter by chewing a hole into a gable area or other susceptible area. Once in the attic, they may nest and eventually reproduce with a litter of several young. In an attic, there is potential for damage to stored goods as well as to wiring with the potential for fire due to gnawing of those wires. Droppings from squirrels may also be a nuisance.