Scratching in Your Walls or Attic?
That rapid, light scratching and scurrying sound — especially around dawn and dusk — is almost always squirrels. Georgetown, TX is home to both fox squirrels and gray squirrels, and both species are notorious for nesting inside homes.
Critter Wrangler specializes in squirrel removal and exclusion throughout Georgetown and Williamson County. We use one-way exclusion doors to let squirrels out and seal the entry once they've left — no live traps left unattended, no stress to the animal.
The Squirrel Problem in Georgetown, TX
Georgetown's mature oak trees produce abundant acorns — which attract large squirrel populations right into neighborhoods. When temperatures drop or nesting season arrives, squirrels actively seek interior spaces.
- Chewed wiring — squirrels gnaw constantly; chewed wires are a documented house fire cause
- Damaged insulation — nesting squirrels flatten and contaminate attic insulation
- Soffit and fascia destruction — they gnaw and claw at wood and vinyl to enlarge entry holes
- Water intrusion — enlarged entry gaps let rain in
How We Remove Squirrels
One-Way Exclusion Doors (Preferred Method)
We install a one-way door over the primary entry point. Squirrels exit normally to forage, but cannot re-enter. After 4–7 days with no activity inside, we remove the door and permanently seal the hole.
Why this is better than trapping: No animals get trapped inside, the whole colony vacates naturally, and no daily trap checks are needed.
Live Trapping (When Needed)
If exclusion doors aren't feasible — multiple entry points or young squirrels inside — we use live cage traps placed at entry points and travel routes. All squirrels are relocated per TPWD guidelines.
Full Exclusion Sealing
Once squirrels are out, we inspect and seal the entire roofline — every gap over ½ inch. Squirrels can squeeze through a hole the size of a golf ball.
Common Squirrel Entry Points
- Gaps where roofline meets soffit or fascia
- Roof edge returns and J-channel gaps
- Roof vents (especially plastic or aluminum)
- Areas where tree branches overhang the roof
- Attic ventilation fans
- Chimney flashing gaps
Signs of Squirrel Activity
- Scurrying or scratching sounds at dawn and dusk (squirrels are diurnal)
- Visible gnaw marks on soffits or fascia
- Acorn caches in your attic
- Squirrel runs visible along your roofline
- Droppings similar to rats but slightly larger and rounded at ends
Where We See Squirrels in Georgetown, TX
Georgetown's tree canopy makes it ideal squirrel habitat. Fox squirrels and eastern gray squirrels are both common throughout Williamson County. High-activity areas include:
- Historic Georgetown Square neighborhoods — mature live oak canopy provides highway access to rooftops in Georgetown's older residential areas
- Sun City Georgetown — the community's large pecan and oak trees create constant squirrel pressure on rooflines throughout the subdivision
- San Gabriel River greenbelts — wooded corridors along the river funnel squirrel populations into adjacent neighborhoods year-round
- Lake Georgetown shoreline areas — heavy tree coverage near the lake creates prime squirrel territory with direct access to nearby homes
- Berry Creek / Serenada areas — newer subdivisions with established landscaping see significant squirrel-to-attic activity as trees mature and reach rooflines