It usually starts with something small. Maybe a faint scratching behind the walls, or the sound of tiny feet racing across your attic just before sunrise. Many Anoka homeowners and property managers brush it off as “house noises,” until one day they discover chewed insulation, droppings, or even wiring damage. By then, the squirrels have already made themselves at home.
Hearing Scratching in Your Attic? You’re Not Alone. It often starts with a faint scratching in the walls or the sound of quick footsteps across the ceiling early in the morning. At first, you hope it’s nothing—but as the noise grows more consistent, you begin to suspect you may have an unwelcome visitor. For many Minnesota homeowners, that visitor is a squirrel looking for warmth, food, and a place to nest.
These clever animals can squeeze through gaps you’d never notice, and once they’re inside, the damage can add up quickly. That’s why professional sealing and exclusion are the most reliable ways to stop squirrels from returning.
It usually starts with a faint scratching noise in the attic. At first, you brush it off, maybe it’s just the house settling or a branch brushing against the siding. But then the noise grows louder, more frequent, and suddenly you realize something is living above your head. A homeowner in the Twin Cities recently tried to handle it themselves using traps from the hardware store. Days later, not only had the squirrels chewed a bigger opening into their soffit, but they also caused damage
Squirrels don’t hibernate in the winter, but they still need a warm, safe place to sleep. And when it’s severely cold out, they’ll stay in their cozy den for days at a time, only venturing out midday when temperatures are warmest. If you’ve heard any scurrying or squeaking coming from your attic or walls, that cozy den just might be your home. If you’re in the Minneapolis area and you think you might
When squirrels take up residence in or around your home, their antics might be entertaining, until they start causing damage. At Minnesota Wild Animal Management, we help Minneapolis homeowners address squirrel problems with friendly, professional service that focuses on humane removal, thorough cleanup, and long-term prevention.
Squirrels often enter attics, chimneys, crawlspaces or wall cavities to nest or seek shelter
Squirrels are one of the cuter critters in the area. We see them out every day, running across the street or climbing a tree. For the most part, they do not mean anyone any harm. However, just like humans, they look for shelter and food when the temperatures drop, and the weather gets severe. If squirrels find their way into your home, they can build a nest, reproduce and cause damage from their chewing. Minnesota Wild Animal Management Inc
