It usually starts with something small. Maybe a faint scratching behind the walls, or the sound of tiny feet racing across your attic just before sunrise. Many Anoka homeowners and property managers brush it off as “house noises,” until one day they discover chewed insulation, droppings, or even wiring damage. By then, the squirrels have already made themselves at home.
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
Squirrels don’t hibernate in the winter, but they still need a warm, safe place to sleep. And when it’s severely cold out, they’ll stay in their cozy den for days at a time, only venturing out midday when temperatures are warmest. If you’ve heard any scurrying or squeaking coming from your attic or walls, that cozy den just might be your home. If you’re in the Minneapolis area and you think you might
Keeping squirrels out of your home isn’t just about avoiding a few chewed wires, it’s about protecting your property, your family’s safety, and your peace of mind. In Minnesota, where squirrels are abundant and clever, prevention is the key to avoiding costly and stressful infestations. Below, we’ll walk through how to spot squirrel activity, why early prevention matters, the professional services we offer
Squirrels, especially gray squirrels, are common throughout Minnesota but specifically the twin cities and the metro area. Squirrels are members of the rodent family and are highly arboreal. They tend to be very highly active in the summer and in the fall where they scavenge for food for the winter.
Tree squirrels generally nest in trees in wooded areas. Since Minnesota has a ton of wooded areas that we keep building into, it is forcing squirrels to look for alternative places to live and therefore housing structures are a great choice. The most common invaded areas are garages and attics. Squirrels reach these areas by chewing holes in the exterior of the structure and typically nest, store food or both. Their activity is usually noisy and heard by anyone in close proximity.
