Flying squirrels need only a tiny opening in your roof to invade your attic and ceiling.
Flying squirrels, while not as common as the grey squirrel, will also often make their homes inside attics and ceilings. Flying squirrels are smaller than grey squirrels, with a typical adult being 9 inches and weighing approximately 3 ounces. Flying squirrels can squeeze through very small holes or cracks in your home,and often enter homes through the eaves. Though they are not harmful, they can destroy insulation, which they use to make nests, and will make quite a bit of noise early in the morning and at dusk. The best way to capture flying squirrels is to use a baited live trap. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Find where the squirrels are entering your home. Walk around the perimeter of your home and examine the eaves, or vent-like slits that help circulate air inside the attic. Look closely for any signs of chewing or any noticeable holes or cracks.
2. Go into the attic. Walk over to the area where you think the squirrels are entering. Look for signs of flying squirrel activity, such as destroyed insulation, fecal droppings or food debris such as nut or seed shells.
3. Place a live trap in the area of flying squirrel activity. Bait the trap with nuts, seeds, peanut butter, or small pieces of fruit. Set the trap near the opening where the squirrels are entering or in the area where you hear them scampering on the ceiling.
4. Leave the area immediately after baiting and setting the trap. Check the trap in the morning to see if you have caught any flying squirrels. Keep checking the trap frequently if it is empty the first time.
5. Call your local animal control department if you catch a flying squirrel in your trap. Animal control will often relocate the squirrel to a suitable area. They may also be able to tell you where you can release the squirrel yourself if they cannot assist you.
6. Place a towel over the live trap before transporting the trap and squirrel to the relocation area. The darkness of the towel will help calm the squirrel and keep it from injuring itself when you move the trap.
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