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Can't find the baby squirrels

Posted By: Johnny Skunk

Can't find the baby squirrels - 04/21/24 01:21 AM

Seems like a standard squirrel in the attic job but I can't get to the nest. Looks like she's moved it along the eves, which are low and very difficult to get at. I can see tunnels through the fiberglass in a couple locations but can't fit myself where I need to. Is it legitimate to let the young grow to mobile age, and then catch or evict them all together? Any other suggestions?
Posted By: TrapperE

Re: Can't find the baby squirrels - 04/21/24 02:05 AM

Im no expert at squirrel trapping with babies but I would let them grow a bit then start trapping them cause it will be easier and it ensures you don't have dead babies in the attic
Posted By: EatenByLimestone

Re: Can't find the baby squirrels - 04/21/24 02:13 PM

Do you have a FLIR available? They’re cheap.


I’d probably just trap out the female. If they get bigger and start gnawing they could hit the wires. Unfortunately the babies might not make it, but that happens. I’d rather stop the damage to the structure as quick as possible.
Posted By: Johnny Skunk

Re: Can't find the baby squirrels - 04/21/24 05:20 PM

FLIR, never considered it. I've been out of the business for a decade. This sounds like a cool idea.

At this point I think I'm invested in saving the litter. The customer says she hears the babies, and at this point I think I need to save them. Thanks guys for the suggestions.
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