At Southern Wildlife Management, LLC, we specialize in Big Canoe Squirrel Trapping, offering humane and effective solutions to remove squirrels from homes and keep them from returning.

With over 14 years of experience, our family-operated business has proudly served Big Canoe in popular areas like Wildcat, Choctaw Village, Cox Mountain, The Bluffs, High Gap, Laurel Ridge, Blackwell Creek, and many more. If you’re experiencing squirrel problems in Big Canoe, we have the expertise to help.

✔️ Experienced Squirrel Trappers: With more than a decade of hands-on experience in Big Canoe Squirrel Trapping, we provide safe and efficient squirrel removal services. We know how to humanely remove squirrels and protect your home.

✔️ Humane Removal Methods: Our team adheres to all legal requirements and emphasizes humane squirrel trapping. Unlike other companies, we don’t use one-way doors that leave squirrels outside to return. We trap, relocate, and ensure these squirrels are removed far from your home.

✔️ Daily Trap Checks: Our Big Canoe squirrel trapping process includes daily trap checks for one full week, ensuring quick and thorough squirrel removal. We are committed to resolving your squirrel issue completely, and our daily checks ensure no squirrel is left behind.

✔️ Comprehensive Squirrel Proofing: During the trapping process, we assess your home to identify the necessary squirrel-proofing work. Once trapping is completed, we perform squirrel exclusion by sealing all entry points. Our work comes with a FREE 5-year warranty for your peace of mind. Learn more about our Wildlife Exclusion Services.

Squirrels can cause serious damage to homes and businesses in Big Canoe, making squirrel removal and squirrel trapping crucial to protecting your property. Once inside, squirrels tear up insulation, chew through wood, and even gnaw on electrical wiring, creating fire hazards and leading to expensive repairs.

The damage doesn’t stop there—squirrels often damage roofs, gutters, and siding while trying to enter your home. Additionally, their urine and droppings can contaminate insulation, leading to unsanitary conditions that may pose health risks to your family. This is why professional Big Canoe squirrel removal is essential for maintaining the safety and integrity of your home.

One of the most dangerous outcomes of a squirrel infestation is the potential for electrical fires caused by their chewing. Many house fires attributed to “unknown causes” are later discovered to have been started by squirrels gnawing on wires. The cost to repair squirrel damage can be significant, ranging from electrical rewiring and insulation replacement to major roof repairs.

If you suspect that squirrels have entered your home, don’t wait for the damage to get worse. Contact Southern Wildlife Management, LLC for expert Big Canoe Squirrel Trapping and squirrel exclusion services today.

For more details on the dangers of squirrel damage, visit the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division website for further information.

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– TOP FAQ’s for Squirrel Trapping & Squirrel Control –

Q) How do squirrels usually get inside attics and homes?

A) Squirrels typically enter through small gaps along rooflines, soffit returns, gable vents, or chewed openings around attic fans and plumbing stacks. During the trapping process, these entry points are identified so a homeowner can choose to approve exclusion afterward to prevent future entry.

Q) What are the first signs of a squirrel problem in my home?

A) Scratching or scurrying in the attic at dawn or dusk, chewed wood, displaced insulation, and droppings near corners or vents are key signs you may need professional squirrel control services.

Q) Are squirrels dangerous to wiring or insulation?

A) Yes. Squirrels frequently chew on electrical wiring, ductwork, and fascia, which can lead to fire risks or costly roof repairs. Trapping removes the immediate issue, and exclusion helps ensure they don’t return.

Q) What’s involved in professional squirrel trapping and removal?

A) Our licensed technicians place humane traps at active entry and exit points, remove the squirrels, and relocate them. We seldom use one-way valves since full removal is preferred to stop repeated re-entry attempts. While trapping, we measure and inspect your home to provide a proposal for exclusion once trapping is completed.

Q) How long does a squirrel trapping job take?

A) Each squirrel trapping job lasts one week, with daily trap checks and adjustments until all activity stops. After that, you can approve exclusion work to seal identified entry points permanently.

Q) What time of year are squirrel infestations most common?

A) Gray squirrels are active throughout the year, while flying squirrels become more common in colder months when they seek warm attic shelter. Both can enter homes at any time.

Q) Can I trap squirrels myself?

A) Homeowners can try DIY trapping, but failed attempts can make squirrels trap-shy, making professional removal more difficult later. Remember that trapping is just one step — exclusion is required to ensure long-term control.

Q) What’s the best way to prevent squirrels from coming back?

A) After trapping, exclusion sealing is the long-term fix. We close roofline gaps, vents, and construction seams using Critter-Proof materials. If any metal is visible, it’s painted to blend with your home. Exclusion is performed only after homeowner approval and comes with a 5-year, non-renewable warranty.

Q) Are flying squirrels removed the same way as gray squirrels?

A) Yes. The trapping method is the same — only the trap placement and bait change. Both are handled humanely, and exclusion prevents all wildlife from re-entering the attic.

Q) I live near Lake Petit and The Chimneys—does the wooded terrain increase squirrel problems?

A) Squirrels can climb almost any surface, with or without nearby trees. However, overhanging limbs and dense woods, like those around Lake Petit, can make access easier. Trimming branches and approving exclusion work greatly reduces risk.

Q) What happens if I ignore a squirrel problem?

A) Ignoring activity allows damage to worsen — expect chewed wiring, fascia, and ductwork, along with droppings that attract new rodents. Early trapping prevents costly repairs down the road.

Q) Do ultrasonic devices or repellents actually work for squirrels?

A) No. Repellents, lights, or ultrasonic devices rarely provide lasting results. The only proven method is humane trapping followed by exclusion sealing.

Q) How many squirrels could be living in my attic?

A) Usually a small family of two to six, though multiple openings can allow others to move in. Prompt trapping keeps populations under control before breeding seasons begin.

Q) After removal, is cleanup or sanitizing necessary?

A) Not usually for gray squirrels. They are not communal latrine animals, and attic heat typically dries minor droppings. If flying squirrels or raccoons created a latrine area, we can locate it and provide an estimate for sanitation.

Q) Why choose a local squirrel control expert for Big Canoe?

A) Local experience with Jasper and Pickens County homes — especially in wooded, elevated areas like Wilderness Parkway, Blackwell Creek, and around the Big Canoe Village — allows for precise trap placement, tailored exclusion proposals, and reliable results backed by a 5-year exclusion warranty.