Squirrels living in attics are a concern because they may gnaw on boards and electrical wires.
Squirrel crying in attic.
Once a nest is built maybe as it s being built they re going to have babies.
If you find the nest put the radio as close as you can to the nest.
The squirrels will likely decide your home is unsuitable causing them to go elsewhere.
One of the main reasons squirrels take refuge in a house be it a crawlspace or an attic is that they are looking for a place to nest.
Disturb the squirrels with a loud radio placed in your attic.
They often build their nests near openings such as an unscreened vent or loose or rotten trim boards.
Those baby squirrels while harmless won t be able to move on their own for 6 to 8 weeks.
You ll know baby squirrels are living in your attic when certain signs emerge.
Usually the most serious problems come from nesting adult females.
One obvious sign is the sound of baby squirrels crying as they tend to do when they get hungry.