Squirrel Control in Kentucky
Pest Expert Matthew S. Hess
08/23/2025
When most Kentuckians think of squirrels, they picture cute, bushy-tailed acrobats leaping from tree to tree in the yard, or, if you’re like me, you picture them running across the road and then abruptly changing their minds just about the time you swerve to miss them. But for many homeowners, these rodents are far less charming and far less amusing when they move into attics, walls, or crawlspaces. Squirrels in a home are more than a nuisance, causing expensive damage, creating safety hazards, and leaving behind a mess that invites other pests in.
At Four Seasons Pest Solutions, we understand squirrel behavior, know the risks they bring, and have proven strategies to remove them and keep them out. Because, cute or not, a house fire caused by a squirrel chewing on a wire is simply unacceptable!
Why Squirrels Enter Homes in Kentucky
Squirrels are driven by two basic needs: shelter and food. While Kentucky’s wooded areas provide plenty of both, your home often offers a safer, warmer, and more stable environment than the wild, especially in cooler months or during breeding season.
Common reasons they move in include:
- Nesting: Pregnant females often seek safe, predator-free areas for raising young.
- Weather protection: Cold winters and heavy rains push squirrels to look for dry, insulated shelter.
- Easy access to food, such as bird feeders, unsecured pet food, and garbage, attracts squirrels to properties.
- Inviting Spaces: A hole, gap, or large crack in a home or other building mimics the squirrel’s natural nesting sites, like a hole in a tree.
If squirrels enter homes for these reasons, the goal should be to eliminate the attractions. For example, seal gaps and holes, and remove unsecured pet food. Most squirrel infestations could be stopped before they ever start with a little TLC around the home!
How Squirrels Get Inside Homes
Squirrels are agile climbers and skilled chewers, which makes it surprisingly easy for them to find a way inside structures. Even the tiniest gap, crack, or hole can provide access for a squirrel to start chewing a larger opening for entry. The warmth emanating from the attic can be particularly enticing to squirrels, drawing them close to the building to investigate. Once they begin their investigation and discover a small gap or crack, they may start chewing until they create a sufficient entry point.
Common entry points include:
- Roof gaps and vents: They chew through shingles, fascia boards, or plastic vent covers.
- Chimneys: Uncapped chimneys make perfect “tree hollows” for squirrels.
- Soffits and eaves: Weak wood or loose boards are an open invitation.
- Gaps around utility lines: Squirrels often run along power lines and enter through openings where cables meet the home.
Once they find a way in, they can enlarge openings with their strong teeth to make repeated use of the entry point. Now the area is sufficient to begin building a nest. If they accessed an attic, the insulation will be well-suited for just that.
The Damage Squirrels Can Cause
Although squirrels may appear harmless outdoors, they can quickly become destructive when inside a home. This is a critical aspect of a squirrel infestation to consider, especially since the damage they can cause may pose life-threatening risks.
Common structural damages include:
- Electrical hazards: They chew through wiring, which can cause power outages or even fires.
- Structural damage: Wood beams, soffits, insulation, and ductwork are common targets.
- Health risks: Their droppings can harbor parasites and bacteria that impact human health.
- Secondary pest problems: Nesting materials and droppings attract insects like fleas, mites, and beetles.
Left unchecked, a squirrel infestation can cost thousands of dollars in repairs and be potentially life-threatening.
How Four Seasons Pest Solutions Stops Squirrel Problems
At Four Seasons Pest Solutions, we approach squirrel control with a two-part strategy:
- Humane Trapping & Removal
- We use safe, targeted traps designed to capture squirrels without harm.
- Our team then follows State protocol to relocate or euthanize, depending on the health of the animal and the availability of relocation spots.
- Exclusion & Prevention
- Seal and reinforce all potential entry points using durable materials squirrels can’t chew through.
- Install chimney caps, vent guards, and custom barriers.
- Offer habitat modification tips, such as trimming overhanging branches and securing food sources.
If you think wildlife may be able to access your home, we can even perform a preinspection to eliminate that possibility!
Why Choose Four Seasons Pest Solutions
We’re not just about getting squirrels out; we make sure they stay out. Our technicians are trained in wildlife behavior, exclusion techniques, and home protection strategies. With our service, you’ll get:
- Fast, effective response when you first notice a problem.
- Long-term protection through expert exclusion work.
- Peace of mind knowing your home is safe from squirrel damage.
Don’t let squirrels turn your attic into their personal playground. Call Four Seasons Pest Solutions today to schedule a professional inspection, and let us keep your home squirrel-free, now and in the future.
And remember, it’s okay to live among pests… but you don’t have to live with them!
