Gray Squirrel Info:

The gray squirrel is one of the most commonly seen mammals throughout Florida. These medium-sized squirrels weigh about 1 pound and are about 15 inches long, half of that being their tail. Their most common color is gray with rust-colored hairs scattered throughout their coat. They are common in urban areas because they are not very fussy about their habitat needs. They do quite well in residential areas where only a few large trees are present. Oaks are especially attractive to them and they can supplement this food by using bird feeders and gardens. All rodents are gnawing animals.

Here in Florida, squirrels usually produce 2 litters of 2-4 young each year. The first litter is born in January or February while the second arrives in mid-summer. Young squirrels are on their own in about 2 1/2 months.

Gray squirrels are active during the day, so you should be expecting to hear them during the daytime. They like to come in and out all day long. They like to enter the attic areas from your gutters and nearby trees and bushes

Damage/Nuisance Concerns:

Because they are a gnawing animal, they can cause damage to your building by chewing soffits and fascia boards. Additionally, they chew the wires inside and outside your building. They were the cause of damage to my cable tv wire. There have been fires caused by squirrels gnawing electrical wires inside a building. They carry nesting material into the building which also creates a fire hazard.

Damage Control & Solutions:

A live trapping program is best for squirrel control. After trapping and removal of the squirrels you must seal the openings to avoid a recurrence.

We have a large selection of traps, lures to attract them into the trap and also repellants to keep them away.  For the economy minded, we have a kit that includes everything you will need to trap your squirrel.