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Cary Flying Squirrel Removal
Are you in need of Cary flying squirrel removal? Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc. has been removing flying squirrels from homes and businesses across Cary since 1990. Owned and operated by Tad Bassett, who holds a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from NC State University and a NC Wildlife Control Agent Permit #DCA25000312. Our team includes licensed wildlife control operators, a staff zoologist, and field technicians with decades of hands-on flying squirrel trapping and exclusion experience in the Triangle area of North Carolina. We maintain a 4.7+ rating across 400+ Google reviews, a 4.9 star Angi rating, 150+ Nextdoor Favs and a BBB A+ rating with zero complaints.
Every flying squirrel exclusion job comes with a limited lifetime warranty on workmanship and materials. If flying squirrels return to a sealed entry point, we come back to fix it.
Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc.
1913 Lost Cove Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 661-0722
Hours: Monday - Sunday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 24/7 Emergency Service
NC WCA Permit #DCA25000312 | NC Pest Control License #1778 PW
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Our Cary Flying Squirrel Trapping Services
Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc. offers Cary flying squirrel removal, exclusion, and damage repair for homeowners throughout Cary, North Carolina. We inspect your attic and roofline, trap and remove the entire colony, seal every opening, and clean up the mess they leave behind.
Flying squirrels are colonial animals that den in groups. A single attic can hold 10 to 20 of them at once, and the droppings, urine, and chewed wiring add up fast. We offer free flying squirrel inspections for Cary homeowners so you know exactly what you are dealing with before any work begins.
Our Cary wildlife removal services cover all of Cary, NC and the surrounding Wake County area. Cary’s dense tree canopy, the 140 acres of mature hardwood forest at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, and the wooded corridors along the American Tobacco Trail give flying squirrels direct glide routes from tall oaks and hickories onto rooftops in neighborhoods like Lochmere and Preston.
Triangle Wildlife Removal is a licensed and insured wildlife control company with $5 million in general liability coverage. We are NWCOA members and the exclusive animal removal provider endorsed by Wildlife Welfare Inc., a 501(c)(3) based in Apex, North Carolina.
Property Damage From Flying Squirrels in Cary
A colony of flying squirrels will saturate your attic insulation with urine and feces in a matter of weeks. Once that insulation is contaminated, it loses its ability to hold heat, and the waste spreads as the animals shift from one nesting spot to another.
Chewed electrical wiring is the most dangerous issue we find on flying squirrel jobs. Exposed copper sitting in dry, shredded insulation creates a genuine fire hazard. We document every instance of wiring damage and refer the homeowner to a licensed electrician right away.
Flying squirrels also tear apart HVAC ductwork, shred vapor barriers, and gnaw through soffit material to keep their entry points open. The National Park Service flying squirrel species profile describes their colonial roosting habits, which explains why a flying squirrel problem always involves multiple animals sharing the same space.
Flying Squirrels in Cary, NC
The southern flying squirrel is the species responsible for attic infestations across Cary. They are completely nocturnal, so most people hear scratching and running at night but never lay eyes on the animals. They weigh only two to three ounces and can slip through a gap as narrow as 1.5 inches.
Flying squirrels glide rather than fly, stretching a thin membrane of skin between their front and back legs to sail from high branches onto your roof. They can cover well over 100 feet in a single glide. The mature oaks, hickories, and pines throughout Cary’s wooded subdivisions put launch points within easy gliding distance of hundreds of homes.
Infestations peak from late fall into winter when dropping temperatures push flying squirrels to seek warm, enclosed dens. Your attic is the perfect substitute for a tree cavity. They breed in late winter and again in early summer, so a colony that enters your home in October can produce a litter by February if no one intervenes.
Because they are nocturnal and far smaller than gray squirrels, flying squirrels are nearly impossible to spot without professional help. Most homeowners only notice the sounds and the damage, which is why a thorough inspection is the best way to confirm an infestation.
Signs of Flying Squirrels in Your Home
Flying squirrels leave behind distinct clues that separate them from other nuisance wildlife in your attic.
- Scratching and scurrying after dark. The noise usually starts between 9 PM and midnight, then picks up again just before sunrise. It is lighter and quicker than the sounds gray squirrels or raccoons make.
- Tiny, rice-sized droppings. Flying squirrel droppings are small and dark, and they pile up near nesting areas. Heavy accumulations mean the colony has been present for some time.
- Sharp, musty smell from above. Concentrated urine from a large group soaks into insulation quickly. The odor is most noticeable on warm days when heat rises through the ceiling.
- Small gaps along the roofline. Check where soffits meet fascia boards, around gable vents, and at seams between different building materials. Flying squirrels exploit openings most people overlook. The Connecticut DEEP flying squirrel fact sheet notes their ability to squeeze through surprisingly tight spaces.
- Torn and matted insulation. Flying squirrels shred fiberglass batt insulation to build nests. If you see insulation that has been pulled apart, flattened, or displaced in patches, a colony is likely responsible.
Flying Squirrel Removal and Exclusion
Every Cary, NC flying squirrel removal job begins with a detailed inspection of the roofline, soffits, fascia, gable vents, and every other spot where a flying squirrel could get in. Our staff zoologist Derek Cline, with over 15 years of experience, leads these inspections because flying squirrel entry points are small and easy to overlook without hands-on training.
After we identify every active and potential entry, we place traps at the openings the colony is using. Flying squirrels are trapped using humane methods and removed from the property in full compliance with North Carolina wildlife control regulations.
Exclusion is the most critical step. We seal every gap with steel, hardware cloth, and metal flashing, materials that flying squirrels cannot chew through. Without proper sealing, these animals will return to the same structure season after season because they are loyal to established den sites.
Once the colony is gone and the house is fully sealed, we complete the cleanup and damage repair. That means pulling out contaminated insulation, sanitizing affected areas, and installing fresh insulation where needed. Our exclusion work is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if the animals in my attic are flying squirrels or gray squirrels?
Timing is the simplest way to tell. Gray squirrels move around during daylight hours, mostly in the early morning and late afternoon. Flying squirrels are nocturnal, so the sounds start after dark. The noises are also lighter and faster than what a gray squirrel produces. If you hear rapid, soft scurrying in your attic at night, flying squirrels are the most likely explanation.
Why do flying squirrels show up in such large numbers?
Flying squirrels den communally for warmth, especially during the cooler months from fall through winter. One small opening gives the entire group access to your attic, and it is common for us to find colonies of 15 or more on jobs throughout Wake County.
How long does the flying squirrel removal process take?
Most jobs run one to two weeks from the first inspection through the final seal-up. The trapping timeline depends on how large the colony is and how active the animals are. We schedule the exclusion and pest control work as soon as every animal has been cleared from the attic.
Are flying squirrels a health concern?
Southern flying squirrels are a documented carrier of epidemic typhus in the southeastern United States. Their droppings and urine trapped in an enclosed attic also encourage bacterial growth. For most homeowners, the biggest health issue is the contaminated insulation, which we remove and replace as part of our cleanup after the wildlife removal is complete.
What other wildlife control services do you offer in Cary, NC?
Triangle Wildlife Removal also provides Cary bat removal, Cary squirrel removal, Cary raccoon removal, Cary rodent control, Cary snake removal, Cary bird control, and Cary wildlife exclusion across Cary NC.
Our Wildlife Removal Services
Triangle Wildlife Removal handles every step from inspection through removal, exclusion, damage repair, and attic restoration. Below are the most common wildlife problems we solve in Raleigh homes.
Bat Removal
Bats in your attic create health hazards from guano buildup and carry rabies risk. We perform full exclusion using one-way doors during the legal window of August through April, then seal every entry point on the structure.
Flying Squirrel Removal
Flying squirrels enter attics through gaps as small as a quarter and are most active at night during cold months. We trap, remove, and seal every construction gap at the roofline to keep them out permanently.
Squirrel Removal
Gray squirrels chew through fascia, soffits, and wiring to nest in attics, creating fire hazards and structural damage. We remove active squirrels with live traps and exclude them by sealing every entry point on the structure.
Raccoon Removal
Raccoons tear open soffits, rip through roof decking, and contaminate attic insulation with feces carrying raccoon roundworm. We trap and remove raccoons humanely, repair the damage they caused, and seal the structure to prevent re-entry.
Rodent Control
Rats and mice enter through pipe chases, A/C line penetrations, and foundation vents, contaminating insulation and chewing wiring. We trap and remove active rodents inside the structure and seal every exterior entry point to stop the cycle.
Bird Control
European starlings and house sparrows nest inside exhaust vents, dryer vents, and attic spaces, blocking airflow and creating fire hazards. We remove nesting material, install bird-proof vent covers, and clean contaminated ductwork.
Snake Removal
Snakes enter crawlspaces, garages, and basements through foundation gaps and pipe penetrations. We safely remove the snake, identify the species, and seal entry points to keep them from coming back.
Wildlife Exclusion
Wildlife exclusion seals every vulnerable opening on your home to prevent animals from getting in. We inspect the full structure, identify active entries and potential weak points, and install commercial-grade barriers backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Why Homeowners Choose Triangle Wildlife Removal
Flying squirrel removal has been a core part of our work since Tad Bassett founded this company in 1990. He's been running it full-time since January 1996 and still answers the phone himself. That kind of continuity is rare in this industry, and it's a big part of why customers keep calling back. In a detailed expert interview published by the Regency Park Partnership, a community resource serving over 244,000 Nextdoor neighbors across the Triangle, Tad covered everything from seasonal wildlife behavior and NC regulatory requirements to attic damage risks and homeowner prevention tips.
All technicians on our team are Ridge-Guard Certified, Bird Barrier Certified, and certified in advanced metal fabrication for flying squirrel exclusion and damage repairs. Triangle Wildlife Removal is the largest installer of Ridge-Guard on the East Coast, a distinction the company has held for approximately five years. Ridge-Guard is one of the most effective tools for sealing ridge vents, one of the most common entry points flying squirrels exploit to access attic spaces. Every flying squirrel exclusion job is backed by a limited lifetime warranty - if flying squirrels get back through a sealed entry point, we come back to address it at no charge.
Our Cary Service Areas
We service the entire Triangle area of North Carolina
We offer flying squirrel removal services to homes in Cary, NC and the neighborhoods and communities of Highcroft, Cameron Pond, Coventry, Carolina Preserve, Lexington Park, Northwoods, Preston, Amberly, MacGregor Downs, Lochmere, Cary Park, and Carpenter Village. Our service stretches from the Bond Park and Swift Creek area along High House Road out to the White Oak Creek communities toward the NC-540 Triangle Expressway.
Our Industry Credentials
Triangle Wildlife Removal operates under NC Wildlife Control Agent Permit #DCA25000312, verifiable through the NC Wildlife Resources Commission WCA directory, and NC Pest Control License #1778 PW, verifiable through the NC Department of Agriculture license search. The company is an active member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association and holds NWCOA Bat Standards Certification, the wildlife control industry's professional standard for bat exclusion work. All technicians are Ridge-Guard Certified Installers and Bird Barrier Certified, with additional certification in advanced metal fabrication for wildlife exclusion and structural damage repairs.
Homeowners can read field-level reviews of our Raleigh wildlife removal work on Yelp. Every employee passes a background check before hiring, with annual criminal and sexual predator screenings standard across the company.
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