When selecting places to construct nests, squirrels typically look for secluded areas off the ground with plenty of covers. While squirrels rarely infest chimneys themselves, the pests may nest in metal chimney boxes.

Signs of Squirrels in Chimney

If a squirrel falls down a chimney and becomes trapped inside the fireplace, homeowners will be alerted to their presences.​ Homeowners can smell squirrel droppings, and even see the pests running loose inside the home. The most common sign of a squirrel in the chimney is the noise. 

Residents may hear squirrel noises like:
  • chittering
  • barking
  • rattling
  • crying or high pitch chirping
  • fighting
  • scratching

Squirrel in Chimney Removal

NEVER attempt squirrel removal by smoking out the squirrel. Similiary, do not open your fireplace to let a squirrel out. Squirrels are quick and agile. It is very difficult to catch them, and you do not want a squirrel inside your home. 

If squirrels are in the chimney, we can set up squirrel traps and/or one way doors. If a squirrel is stuck in the fireplace, that can require more creativity. Dropping a rope down into the fireplace gives something the squirrel to climb. If that doesn't work, we have a system to safely trap the squirrel and remove it from your home. 

Chimeny Caps for Squirrel Control

Once the squirrels have safely been removed, invest in squirrel control to prevent future problems. Installing sturdy chimney caps is the best way to prevent squirrel problems.
 
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squirrel in chimney in Portland, OR

At Critter Control of Portland, after squirrel removal we install exclusion devices in all potential and current squirrel entry points. All whole home exclusions come with a one year warranty. 

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Best Bat Removal

Anett B.
5/8/2023
Brandon was out to please and make out lives easier with out bat situation. Above and beyond of the call of duty and got the job done. Thank you!
Celia G
3/9/2023
Bat removal. Very knowledgeable and dedicated.
Emily G.
9/1/2022
BAT POOP CLEAN-UP AND PREVENTION! Bat guano removed from gables. No bats found in attic, so put new screens on all gable vents, as one screen was close to breaking and then bats may have gotten in! Great work in Tulsa!
Jerry M.
10/14/2021
Squirrels and chipmunks were in our attic. So we called Critter Control to do an inspection. Their representative climbed all over our very steep roof and found several places where squirrels had entered our attic.

Upon inspection of the attic, evidence of bats was also found. The Critter Control team came on time to completely caulk the entire perimeter of the house and create an exit strategy for the squirrels and bats.

Because bat droppings can cause histoplasmosis, this also required total removal and replacement of our attic insulation and sanitizing the space. Not a small job in a 1,300 sq. ft. attic! While Critter Control’s cost was high, our homeowners insurance covered most of it. Everyone representing Critter Control was professional, courteous and timely. I would highly recommend them to anyone who thinks they might have unwelcome guests living in their attic
Vincent S.
10/30/2020
On recommendations from a nearby pest control company, I called Critter Control for suspicious bat droppings.

Madison came out the same day to do an inspection. She was knowledgeable, thorough, and highly professional. She examined the ‘matter’ that had been scattered on my threshold and thought it was foliage. But she then asked to go up to my attic space where the bats could be roosting. She had to walk up 3 flights of stairs with a heavy ladder. She again spent some time searching all the nooks and crannies and found nothing.

She seemed so interested in her craft, it was truly inspiring to see! She reassured me and is writing up a prevention strategy for my appraisal. She charged me NOTHING!! I am so impressed. We need more Madisons in this world!

Service: Bat Removal
Sonia-Maria R.
9/3/2020
We noticed droppings on our brand new deck - we were given their number from our contractor. They came the next day. Brian looked at it and said - yeah, bats!! He then checked every area in our attic and he explained exactly what needed to be done.

He found evidence of a mice infestation, provided a referral and they are helping us as well. Great service, very informative, very professional! We are very satisfied and would recommend them to anyone who has any issues with any critters!

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