🐿️ Flying Squirrel Removal in Chapel Hill, NC | Humane, Cruelty-Free & Effective

If you’re hearing fast scampering sounds in your attic during the night, you may be hosting a colony of flying squirrels. At A Wildlife Pro NC, we specialize in safe, cruelty-free flying squirrel removal using humane trapping, exclusion, and full attic restoration. We don’t use poisons or kill traps — just proven, ethical wildlife control.

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Serving Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, and surrounding NC towns, we help homeowners reclaim their space — and keep it critter-free.

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🧬 Flying Squirrel Behavior, Lifecycle & Habitat

 

📅 Mating & Birthing Seasons

In North Carolina, flying squirrels generally breed twice per year:

• First breeding season: January to March

• Second breeding season: June to August

 

Each litter typically contains 2–6 pups. After a gestation period of about 40 days, babies are born blind and hairless, depending on the mother for 5–6 weeks. Juveniles begin gliding by around 2 months of age.

This reproductive pattern means infestations can double in size quickly if not addressed.

 

🏠 Preferred Habitat & Entry Points

Flying squirrels are cavity nesters. In the wild, they live in:

• Hollow trees

• Woodpecker holes

• Abandoned bird nests

In residential areas, they often enter homes through:

• Roof vents

• Gable vents

• Soffits and fascia gaps

• Gaps around attic fans or chimneys

Their small size and agility allow them to squeeze through holes as small as 1 inch in diameter.

 

🐾 Diet & Foraging Habits

Flying squirrels are omnivores. Their typical diet includes:

• Acorns, nuts, and seeds

• Tree bark and fungi

• Bird eggs or insects (occasionally)

• Fruit and berries

• Food scraps from garbage or pet bowls

They are active at night (nocturnal) and cache food in attics, wall cavities, and insulation during colder months.

 

⏳ Lifespan & Behavior

In the wild, flying squirrels typically live 3 to 5 years, but in protected environments like attics, they may survive longer.

They are:

• Social: Often live in groups, especially during winter

• Quiet: Less vocal than gray squirrels but highly active at night

• Gliding: Capable of “flying” 150+ feet between trees or from rooftops

Their stealth and group nesting make them harder to detect — until the damage adds up.

 

🛠️ Our Humane Flying Squirrel Removal Process

1. Detailed Inspection

We locate all entry points, droppings, nests, and damage inside the attic or crawlspace.

2. Live Trapping & One-Way Exits

We use safe, live traps and one-way exclusion doors to remove the animals without harm.

3. Full Wildlife Exclusion

We permanently seal entry points with chew-proof materials like metal mesh, ensuring squirrels (or other animals) can’t get back in.

4. Cleanup, Sanitation & Attic Restoration

Flying squirrels leave behind droppings, nesting material, and parasites. We clean, disinfect, and repair any contaminated insulation or structural damage.

 

🏡 Serving Chapel Hill & Surrounding Communities

We provide ethical, professional flying squirrel removal in:

• Chapel Hill, NC

• Carrboro, NC

• Durham, NC

• Hillsborough, NC

• Pittsboro & Siler City

• Mebane & Burlington

• Alamance, Orange & Chatham Counties

 

🧡 Why Homeowners Trust A Wildlife Pro NC

✔️ Cruelty-Free Methods – No poison, no suffering
✔️ Safe for Families & Pets – Kid- and pet-friendly solutions
✔️ NC Certified & Insured – Fully licensed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission
✔️ Fast & Effective – Same-day and emergency services available
✔️ 5-Star Rated – Trusted by hundreds of NC homeowners

 

🚫 Flying Squirrels Cause Real Damage

Flying squirrels may be small and cute, but their presence leads to:

• Chewed wires and fire hazards

• Contaminated insulation and structural rot

• Health risks from droppings and parasites

Don’t ignore the signs. Get it handled safely, humanely, and permanently.

 

📞 Call Now: 512-914-7287
🌐 Visit: www.awildlifepronc.com
🕒 Same-day flying squirrel removal available in Chapel Hill & beyond

 

🧠 FAQ: Flying Squirrel Removal

Q: Are your removal methods safe and cruelty-free?
A: Yes! We use live traps, one-way exits, and relocation — no poison, no glue traps, and no killing.

Q: When are flying squirrels most active?
A: They’re nocturnal and most active between 10 PM and 5 AM. Winter and early spring are peak intrusion seasons.

Q: Will they come back after removal?
A: Not with our full home exclusion. We seal all access points to keep your attic squirrel-free for good.