Yes — squirrels are extremely active right now in North Texas. During late fall and early winter, squirrels begin preparing their nesting sites and frequently chew their way into attics. This is one of the busiest times of year for squirrel intrusions, attic noise complaints, and insulation damage.

Why Squirrel Season Peaks Now

Squirrels enter a high-activity period in late fall as they prepare for colder weather. During this season, they:

• Store food aggressively
• Chew through rooflines and vents
• Search for insulated, warm attics
• Establish nesting sites before winter births
• Create scratching, scampering, or rolling noises

Homeowners often hear sounds during early morning and late afternoon — which is classic squirrel behavior.

How Squirrels Enter Attics

Squirrels are persistent chewers with strong teeth capable of cutting through wood, plastic, and shingles. They commonly enter through:

• Roof returns
• Gable vents
• Soffits and fascia gaps
• Chewed attic vents
• Construction gaps around rooflines
• Damaged gutters or roof edges

Once inside, they build nests, chew insulation, and can cause electrical hazards by chewing wiring.

Why Fast Removal Is Important

This season directly leads into squirrel birthing season, which occurs in January and February. If squirrels get inside now, homeowners may experience:

• Babies born inside the attic
• Increased insulation destruction
• Larger entry holes
• Frayed wiring
• Strong odors
• Repeat intrusions

Waiting allows them to settle in and build multiple nesting areas, increasing the difficulty and cost of removal.

How Toppers Wildlife Removal Handles Squirrel Problems

Toppers uses a complete, humane method to solve squirrel intrusions and protect your home.

1. Inspection

We identify every entry point, find nesting areas, and examine attic damage.

2. Humane Removal

We use safe trapping and one-way devices to remove squirrels without harming them.

3. Entry-Point Sealing

All chew holes, gaps, and access points are repaired and sealed to prevent re-entry.

4. Damage Repair and Sanitation

We remove nesting material, sanitize affected areas, and address insulation deficiencies if needed.

5. 1-Year Exclusion Warranty

All squirrel exclusion work comes with a 1-year warranty. If they return through our work, we return at no cost.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Squirrels in Attics

Q: Why do I hear scratching early in the morning?

Squirrels are most active at sunrise. Scratching, running, and rolling sounds at this time strongly suggest squirrel activity.

Q: Can squirrels damage my home?

Yes. Squirrels chew wires, wood, insulation, and ductwork. Chewed electrical wires can lead to fire hazards.

Q: Do squirrels have babies this time of year?

Squirrels have two birthing seasons in Texas:

• Winter litters (January–February)
• Summer litters (June–August)

Right now, they’re preparing nesting sites for winter babies.

Q: How do squirrels get into attics?

They chew through roof edges, vents, soffits, and weak points. A hole the size of a golf ball is enough for entry.

Q: Will squirrels leave on their own?

No. Once they find warm shelter, they stay, expand holes, and build nests. Professional removal is necessary.

Q: How does Toppers remove squirrels?

We use humane traps and one-way exit devices, then seal all entry points and include a 1-year warranty on all exclusion work.

Q: Can I just block the hole myself?

Blocking entry without removing the squirrels first can trap them inside, causing more damage or leading them to chew new holes. Always remove them first.

Service Area

Toppers Wildlife Removal provides squirrel removal throughout Garland, Rowlett, Rockwall, Wylie, Sachse, Murphy, Plano, Allen, Frisco, Dallas, Highland Park, Fate, Forney, Richardson, Prosper, and surrounding Texas cities.

Need Squirrel Removal Right Now?

If you’re hearing morning scratching, chewing noises, or fast movement in your attic, squirrels are active in your area. Contact Toppers Wildlife Removal today for fast, humane removal backed by guaranteed results.