How Professionals Seal Your Home to Prevent Future Squirrel Problems
Hearing Scratching in Your Attic? You’re Not Alone. It often starts with a faint scratching in the walls or the sound of quick footsteps across the ceiling early in the morning. At first, you hope it’s nothing—but as the noise grows more consistent, you begin to suspect you may have an unwelcome visitor. For many Minnesota homeowners, that visitor is a squirrel looking for warmth, food, and a place to nest.
These clever animals can squeeze through gaps you’d never notice, and once they’re inside, the damage can add up quickly. That’s why professional sealing and exclusion are the most reliable ways to stop squirrels from returning.
It usually starts with a faint scratching noise in the attic. At first, you brush it off, maybe it’s just the house settling or a branch brushing against the siding. But then the noise grows louder, more frequent, and suddenly you realize something is living above your head. A homeowner in the Twin Cities recently tried to handle it themselves using traps from the hardware store. Days later, not only had the squirrels chewed a bigger opening into their soffit, but they also caused damage
A Small Noise That Turned Into a Big Problem. Last winter, a Maplewood homeowner heard what sounded like a faint scratching behind her kitchen cabinets. She brushed it off—probably just the wind, she thought. A few weeks later, she noticed small chew marks near the pantry, then droppings, and finally a musty odor in the basement. By the time she called for help, mice had chewed through insulation, gnawed electrical wiring, and contaminated storage areas. What began as a minor nuisance
It’s a cold Minnesota morning, and as the wind howls outside, a faint scratching noise breaks the stillness in your home. You pause, listening closer and find it’s coming from above. What started as a few harmless sounds quickly turns into a nightly disturbance. When the insulation starts to shift and droppings appear, the reality sets in: uninvited guests have moved in for the winter.
Bats play an important role in Minnesota’s ecosystem, controlling insect populations and pollinating plants. However, when they take up residence inside homes, attics, or other structures, they can quickly become a serious problem for homeowners and property managers. Bat infestations often go unnoticed for months, as these nocturnal creatures are quiet, elusive, and active primarily at night. Recognizing the early warning signs of a bat infestation is key to preventing property
When wildlife finds its way into your attic, the damage doesn’t end with noises in the night or shredded insulation. One of the most serious and overlooked problems is the accumulation of animal droppings. Whether the invaders were bats, mice, squirrels, raccoons, or birds, animal droppings pose significant health and structural risks. For homeowners and property management professionals, proper removal and sanitization is essential—not just for cleanliness, but also for safety and long-term property protection.
