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Found Baby Animals in Your Attic? How to Safely Evict Them This Spring

Written by John Sims
March 25, 2026
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Spring brings new life, but when raccoons, squirrels, or birds turn your attic into a nursery, panic sets in. Your instinct might be to grab a box and evict them yourself. But there is a better, and safer way to remove baby animals from your attic.

Steps to Secure Your Home

Finding a nest requires a careful strategy. Your priority is keeping your family safe while preventing the situation from escalating. Use this step-by-step approach:

  1. Do not touch the babies. Handling them stresses the animals and invites a violent response if the mother is hiding nearby.
  2. Close off the attic entrance to kids and pets. Keep your pets and children away from the access point to prevent them from disrupting the nest and potentially coming in contact with aggressive animals or dangerous diseases.
  3. Observe the nest. Try to identify if you are dealing with squirrels, bats, raccoons, or another animal and track when the animals are active.
  4. Bring in a licensed wildlife removal crew. Do not try to remove the animals yourself. Call a licensed wildlife removal professional to safely and humanely remove the animals.
  5. Avoid blocking exits or using chemical repellents. Never spray chemical repellents or nail a board over their entry hole. Blocking the exit traps the animals inside, forcing them to find other ways to escape. This can lead to even closer wildlife encounters or property damage.

Why DIY Evictions End Can End Poorly

DIY pest removal isn't a shortcut. It's a trap you set for yourself. Reasons why DIY wildlife removal can end poorly include:

  • Hospital Trips: Corner a mother guarding her blind litter, and she strikes. One wild bite can send you to the ER.
  • Federal Fines: Laws protect certain native species. Trap a mammal without a permit or disturb a nesting branch, and you could be paying a hefty fine to the government.
  • Messy Aftermath: Attempting DIY wildlife removal often backfires, leaving behind torn insulation, chewed wiring, and unpleasant surprises. What starts as a simple fix can quickly turn into a costly, messy cleanup.

Keep Wildlife Out with Critter Guard

Don't wait for the scratching in the walls. Protect your home with Critter Guard. Our wildlife control solutions prevent animals from accessing your property and setting up home in your attic. To learn more about about our wildlife control products, contact us today.