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Squirrel in my Attic
Animal Control Solutions is the professional Fairfax Arlington Squirrel Control / Squirrel Removal company positioned in Fairfax, Virginia and providers service to all of Northern Virginia and provides Squirrel Control and squirrel removal Services to the entire DC Metro Market for problems associated with Squirrels, Squirrel Removal, Squirrel Control and Squirrels in the attic and Squirrel colonies removal in Northern Virginia. Some of the Fairfax areas we service are listed below: Arlington, Woodbridge,Reston, Dale City, Manassas,Centreville, Tysons Corner, Annandale, Mclean and many more areas of Northern Virginia .
We have been experts in Squirrel Control and Squirrel Removal in Northern Virginia for Many years. The listing of services also include Wildlife Management, Animal Control, Animal Removal and Cleaning and Repairs for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Properties associated with any wildlife in the Northern Virginia metro area. We also perform Squirrel feces cleanup. We possess a high tech Vacuum system that allows us to remove Squirrel feces from your attic in a safe and efficient manner.
Animal Control Solutions. specializes in Wildlife Pest Control and Management including Squirrel Removal, Squirrel Control, Squirrel Exclusion, Bird Removal, Mice Removal, Raccoon Removal, Skunk Removal and Snake Removal. We remove household pests in a humane manor and will clean up the mess they have left behind and repair any damage these pests have caused to your home.
Animal Control Solutions is a full-service animal control company that will assist you with problems caused by Bats, Squirrels, Mice, Rats, Raccoons, Snakes, Birds, Fox, Skunks, Deer, Geese, Groundhogs, Opossums, Rabbits, Chipmunks and more. We love a challenge so give us a call. Our experience in the greater Atlanta, Georgia area includes Atlanta Wildlife Management, Sandy Springs Mice Removal, College Park Raccoon Control, Roswell Snake Removal, Austell Animal Control, Atlanta Pest Control, Atlanta Animal Trapping, Atlanta Snake Removal, College Park Bat Removal, Marietta Animal Control, Atlanta Squirrel Clean Up and Atlanta Squirrel Removal.
Most of our work is guaranteed for up to 1 year against squirrel reentry. We also provide Dead Squirrel Removal, Squirrel Control, Squirrel Cleanup and other services that make us one of the most complete Squirrel Removal and Control companies in the Northern Virginia Metro area. We are one of only a few companies that have a Nuisance Wildlife Removal Permit from the State of Virginia and we are FULLY INSURED.
Some interesting Facts about Squirrels in Fairfax County:
In Fairfax the Eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are medium sized arboreal or tree squirrels. Their back is grizzled dark to pale gray and may be tinted with reddish coloration on their hips, feet and head. The tail and stomach are white to pale gray. In the north, both their ears and soles of their feet grow heavy fur during winter. In Atlanta there is usually no difference between males and females with respect to size or coloration.
In Fairfax the Eastern gray squirrels have two breeding seasons per year and most breeding occurs from December to February and May through June. Females can have two litters per year, one from each breeding season. Average litter sizes range from 2 – 3 babies. The winter litter is generally smaller than the summer litter. Both sexes remain reproductively active throughout their lives. The squirrel easily adapts to whatever situation they find themselves in. The secret to their survival is how quickly they learn the ropes around your Atlanta neighborhood. If there is no food available, the squirrel will travel for miles to find it and then set up his home nearby. Their nest, called a “drey”, is usually built high up in the trees. If no tree is available, the squirrel will build it in the next best thing, your Fairfax attic.
The squirrel is one of Northern Virginias most common wildlife pests. If you hear noises in your attic, odds are you have a uninvited guest named Mr. Squirrel. The most common noise complaints are folks in Atlanta hearing lots of “scratching”. This could be a sign that a female squirrel is preparing to have her young. This should be addressed immediately before the young are old enough to also cause damage to your Fairfax home and electrical wiring.
Damage can also come from chewing. Since the squirrel is a rodent, their front teeth always grow causing the squirrel to constantly chew to keep the teeth sharp and at a manageable level. In nature they chew tree bark, twigs and other natural hard items. in your Fairfax attic, they chew wiring, support beams, roof braces and electrical fixtures. They can destroy your insulation by trampling it and pushing it down which reduces your R-factor. Their urine and fecal matter will also collect in your insulation which causes a health hazard. They also cause damage in drywall by digging holes in the ceiling. This is usually done by the mother squirrel exercising her back leg muscles to prepare for birth. If you hear chewing or scratching in your attic don’t hesitate to call us. The Tree Squirrel should not be a welcome guest in your Fairfax home.