Catch A Critter Warns Forsyth County Homeowners as Squirrels Seek Attic Shelter This Fall
Cumming, United States - November 15, 2026 / Catch A Critter - Wildlife Removal Specialists /
CUMMING, Ga. – As falling temperatures send eastern gray squirrels into Forsyth County attics, Catch A Critter is advising homeowners on the warning signs of an infestation and the humane squirrel removal methods its technicians use. Common entry points include gaps along fascia boards, soffits and ridge vents, according to the company.
Gray squirrels in Georgia have two separate peaks of breeding activity each year, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' squirrel fact sheet. According to Catch A Critter, females look for warm, enclosed spaces to nest, and once inside, they shred insulation and leave droppings and urine that can contaminate the attic.
"When it gets cold, a squirrel wants the same thing we do: somewhere warm and dry, and to them an attic looks a lot like a hollow tree," said Richard Neumayer, founder and lead wildlife specialist at Catch A Critter in Forsyth County, GA. "Once they're inside, they chew on wiring, wood and plastic vents, and chewed wiring is a fire risk. That's why we don't stop at getting the squirrels out. We seal the entry points so they can't get back in."
Early warning signs include scratching or scurrying overhead around dawn or dusk, chewed vents or roof edges, and droppings or shredded insulation in the attic, according to the company. Because young squirrels may be in the nest, Catch A Critter technicians check for unweaned juveniles before any squirrel removal begins so none are left behind.
Depending on the situation, technicians use either live cage traps or one-way exclusion doors that let squirrels leave but not return. Because squirrels can chew through caulk, plastic vents and decayed wood, the company seals potential return points with heavy-gauge galvanized steel mesh.
Once the squirrels are out, Catch A Critter's attic restoration crews clear soiled nesting material, disinfect the attic, replace damaged insulation, and repair chewed wiring and ductwork. The company also offers post-service monitoring to confirm squirrels have not returned. Its homeowner guide to squirrel breeding seasons explains how the two yearly breeding peaks raise the risk of squirrels nesting in homes.
About Catch A Critter
Founded in 2023, Catch A Critter LLC is a wildlife control company based in Cumming, Georgia. The company provides humane wildlife removal, animal exclusion, attic restoration, dead animal removal and commercial wildlife control for homeowners and businesses in Forsyth, Gwinnett, Fulton and Dawson counties. Its technicians are certified and insured. More information is available at catchacritterga.com.
Contact Information:
Catch A Critter - Wildlife Removal Specialists
125 Dog Path Trl
Cumming, Georgia 30040
United States
Richard Neumayer
17706374942
https://catchacritterga.com
