Photo Album: Removing Squirrels from the Attic in Colts Neck, NJ
Squirrels have no problem exploiting the weak areas of a home to gain access into an attic, which is exactly what happened to this homeowner in Colts Neck, NJ
One Access Point
Here's one access point into the attic.
Using a Storm to It's Advantage
And here's the other! Just the other day, there was a terrible wind storm that damage the soffit area. The squirrels used that opportunity to invade the attic.
Seal Them Both Up
I temporarily sealed up both access points with hardware cloth and installed a one-way device over each of them. This device allows the squirrels to safely leave the attic, but prevents them from re-entering.
Soon Enough
I also placed several baited traps nearby each access points. Once all the squirrels are safely removed I'll relocate them to a humane location, sanitize the attic area, and repair the soffit with new, sturdy metal flashing.