On Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:47:34 -0400, frank1492
wrote:

I live in Massachusetts and squirrels have gotten into the area above
my sun parlor ceiling though some rotted fascia board. The entry point
is clearly visible.
Before trying to drive them out (I propose loud banging,
mothballs and ammonia soaked rags which I will position at the end
of the ceiling opposite the entry point by making another hole), can
someone tell me when the young are most likely to have left the nest?
Once before I waited until November, and had no problem with dead
squirrels/babies left inside. (My worst fear.)
Yep, you're right. I didn't extend the wire mesh far enough
beyond the point where they got in before and they chewed around it
and got in again!
*This time* I will be sure all the rotted wood is replaced
completely!
Thanks
Frank



Don't worry about the young. We call them "tree rats" here in
Tennessee for a reason--they breed like rats! Fix a heavy gauge
hardware cloth where they knawed through. Rotted wood is not good at
all, at any time in or on the home, remove it ASAP.

I trap squirrels to help reduce the population, but I need to trap
several times a year to keep it under control. Good luck!