Wildlife of Tennessee · Squirrels and Rodents
Eastern Gray Squirrel in Tennessee
Chews wiring and ducts, and a wire fire is the biggest danger. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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At a Glance
About the Eastern Gray Squirrel
Squirrels and rodents are among the most common wildlife in Tennessee attics, walls and crawl spaces. They chew wiring and ducts, shred insulation and breed quickly, so a small problem grows fast.
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Risk: Chews wiring and ducts, and a wire fire is the biggest danger.
Signs You Have One
How to Tell
These are the clues that point to a eastern gray squirrel.
- Scratching and running in the attic at sunrise and sunset
- Chewed fascia, soffit corners and vent screens
- Nests of leaves and insulation, acorn hulls in the attic
How We Handle It
What We Do About the Eastern Gray Squirrel
We inspect to confirm the species, remove the animals humanely, close every way in and clean up. We check for young before any work.
Prevention
Keep Them Away
Simple steps that help for this kind of animal.
- Trim branches 6 to 8 feet away from the roof
- Seal gaps with steel mesh, not foam
- Store pet food and seed in sealed containers
- Keep firewood and clutter away from the house
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Common signs: scratching and running in the attic at sunrise and sunset; chewed fascia, soffit corners and vent screens; nests of leaves and insulation, acorn hulls in the attic.
Is a eastern gray squirrel dangerous?
Chews wiring and ducts, and a wire fire is the biggest danger. When in doubt, keep your distance and call us.
What does Music City Wildlife do about a eastern gray squirrel?
We inspect to confirm the species, remove the animals humanely, close every way in and clean up. We check for young before any work. Call 615-357-7797 any hour.
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Music City Wildlife removes and prevents wildlife problems in homes and businesses across Nashville and Middle Tennessee, from squirrels in the attic to bats in the walls, with humane methods, careful sealing and cleanup.
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