Flying Squirrels in Summer?
Nuisance animal removal in Northeast Ohio generally follows seasonal patterns.
For example, baby gray squirrels were born in September and we know those babies are going to be large enough to leave the nest and become noisy soon.
Thus, we know that calls for noisy juvenile gray squirrels will increase in late September and October following this seasonal pattern.
Calls for flying squirrels, on the other hand, really don’t increase until November.
That is because flying squirrels like to:
1) Move inside during cold weather
2) Group up in multi-family units for warmth in the winter
In the summer, flying squirrels don’t usually do either of these things.
And, those that are living in a house in the summer can be easily missed because they are so small, nocturnal, and generally quiet.
The Exception: Example Squirrels
Calls for flying squirrel removal in the summer are rare enough that when it does happen it is notable for us.
That’s why Ryan made the following video.
In the video, Ryan describes the seasonal patterns of flying squirrels.
Please take a look.
A good companion to this video is Ryan’s explanation from last year.
The homeowner who noticed the pair of flyers in the summer is ahead of the game.
Removing just one family group and sealing the house before a bunch move in minimizes the problems resulting from flying squirrel congregation.
The Problem with Flying Squirrels
Flying squirrels aren’t as destructive as gray, red, and fox squirrels.
They generally only take advantage of openings that alreay exist into the home.
The problems that groups of flying squirrels bring are:
1) Noise at Night
2) Build-ups of urine and poop from many squirrels using the same indoor spot
Since flying squirrels are noctural, once a whole group congregates and does their squirrel things through the night, homeowners on a typical sleep-at-night schedule take notice.
And since they are all together inside for warmth, outside activity is decreased. Needless to say, they don’t take trips outside to use the bathroom! Nor do they have chamberpots.
So, their uring and fecal matter often goes in one spot. The build-up and leakage from this behavior is often noticed.
Take a look:
The stains on the vinyl siding seen at this house are from flying squirrels pooping and peeing in the soffit.
Here are a couple of pictures of build-ups of flying squirrel poop.
The more squirrels, the bigger the issue.
Flying Squirrel Removal and Repairs
In order to deal with this problem, we recommend:
- Removing the squirrels that are present
- Sealing up the house so squirrels can’t get back in
- Cleaning as needed
Removing the squirrels and sealing up the house go hand in hand.
The squirrels can’t be effectively removed unless all entries are sealed.
Since they are so small, sealing them out of a known winter gathering spot can be a challenge.
Frontline Animal Removal is up for the challenge!
If you believe you are having flying squirrel problems and are located in the Akron, Canton, Kent, OH area, give us a call.
