Baby Squirrels and Raccoons Abound

Early May is filled with lots of young nuisance animals adding to the strong populations we have here in Northeast Ohio.

They just keep coming.

With adequate food available, many times animals like squirrels and raccoons are just looking for good shelter. That’s where our clients’ homes come into play.

This spring, a lot of squirrels and raccoons have moved into people’s home. Finding cozy spots to give birth in is the name of the game.

We’re here to report that many animals have been successful in their endeavors! The growing young ones become noisier and noisier letting people know there is a problem.

That’s why there is an increase in the number of calls to retrieve babies and their mothers from nests in walls, attics, chimneys, and other hard to reach places.

Baby Squirrels and Raccoons Get Noticed

Baby squirrels and raccoons develop quickly. And once they do, homeowners take notice.

The best tip we can offer this week is to just assume that there are young one to be dealt with if you notice squirrels or raccoons.

Here are some baby squirrels that are big enough to have their eyes open and move around a bit. These were not coming out of the nest on their own yet, but that day was in the not too distant future.

Removal & Repair | Squirrels & Raccoons

If you have noticed what you believe are the sounds of baby raccoons or squirrels, it is time to make a plan.

More animals living in your attic or soffit only means more problems.

For us, the solution to making your home animal-free again is two-fold:

Get the squirrels or raccoons out – mom and babies.
Make a repair so that no squirrels, raccoons other animals are able to move into the damaged opening of the house.

Removal needs to be timed so that babies aren’t left inside, especially if they are not accessible.

If access is poor, it is sometimes best to let them alone until they are old enough to come out on their own. And remember, this won’t take months-only weeks.