Squirrel control is the legal trapping and removal of grey squirrels causing property damage. We provide professional squirrel pest control across Wrexham and North Wales.
The grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is an invasive species introduced from North America in the Victorian era. Unlike the protected red squirrel, grey squirrels can be legally controlled when causing damage. In Wrexham, squirrels frequently enter loft spaces, damaging insulation, cables, and structural timbers.

Common Questions About Squirrel in Wrexham

What are the signs of squirrels in your loft?

Listen for scratching or scurrying sounds in the loft during daylight hours. Look for damaged roof tiles, fascia boards, or soffits where squirrels gained entry, chewed insulation or cables, squirrels entering or exiting the roof, and dreys (leaf nests) in nearby trees.

Why are grey squirrels a problem?

Grey squirrels in lofts pose a serious fire risk through cable gnawing. They cause structural damage, destroy insulation, and introduce fleas and parasites. In gardens, they raid bird feeders, strip bark from young trees, and steal bulbs and fruit.

How do you remove squirrels from lofts?

We conduct a loft inspection to confirm activity and identify entry points. Control uses live-catch or spring traps. Once removed, we strongly advise proofing entry points to prevent recurrence. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, grey squirrels caught alive cannot be released—they must be humanely dispatched.

Where in Wrexham are squirrels most common?

Squirrel intrusions occur in properties with mature trees nearby, including Erddig, Marford, Rossett, and wooded valleys south and west of Wrexham town centre.