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Squirrel Removal in Jackson

Last reviewed September 8, 2026 against MDWFP published rules and federal statute. How we research this site.

Squirrels in an attic gnaw constantly, and wiring is among the things they gnaw.

Jackson specifically

This is the busiest job in both neighbourhoods, and the canopy is the reason. Squirrels enter attics twice a year, in late winter and again in late summer, and a 1920s roofline with deep eaves gives them somewhere to work where nothing is visible from the ground.

Squirrels in Hinds County: who does what

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks sets the rule directly: landowners, leaseholders and their designated agents may take nuisance animals year round on land they own or lease, and nobody may trap on another person's land without permission. A trapping licence is required unless you are working land deeded in your own name. There is also a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator permit, whose holders file an annual report. The state does not turn up and remove the animal; it decides who is allowed to.

For identifying an animal or damage before anyone is paid to look, the MSU Extension, Hinds County office is at 1500 Raymond Lake Rd., Raymond, MS 39154, 601-857-3242 (office page).

What Mississippi law says about squirrels

Squirrels are game animals in Mississippi: the 2026-27 fall season runs 1 October to 28 February (8 a day) with a spring season from 15 May to 1 June. MDWFP says it generally cannot take on removal problems itself and keeps a list of permitted wildlife trappers. All Mississippi rules →

Sources: MDWFP: 2026-2027 hunting seasons; MDWFP: rabbit and squirrel damage management; Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Nuisance Wildlife. Checked October 2026.

A grey squirrel on a roof edge beside a chewed gable vent
Illustrative A chewed gable vent: squirrels gnaw continuously, wiring included.

Signs, and why they matter

  • Fast, light scampering in the attic or wall: loudest at dawn and again before dusk
  • Scratching and persistent gnawing sounds
  • A neat, round hole chewed through fascia, trim or a gable vent
  • Chewed electrical wiring, which is a genuine and documented cause of house fires
  • Chewed plumbing lines and irrigation tubing

How removal works

One-way exclusion doors let squirrels leave and stop them returning, followed by sealing every gnawed opening with steel or hardware cloth. Wood alone gets chewed through again within weeks.

Cut-away of a one-way exclusion door fitted over an entry hole A wall in cross-section with the attic on the left and outside on the right. A hinged flap is fitted over the entry hole on the outer face. An animal pushes the flap open from inside and leaves; the flap falls shut behind it, and a stop below prevents it opening inwards, so the animal cannot get back in. INSIDE: ATTIC OR CRAWLSPACE OUTSIDE WALL STOP: IT ONLY SWINGS OUT HINGED AT THE TOP OUT: ONE WAY AND NEVER BACK IN
A one-way door lets the animal leave and not return, which is why sealing the hole is the last step, not the first.

Squirrel questions

How much does squirrel removal cost in Jackson?

$300 – $550 typical, depending on access and whether young are present. After a long stay in an attic the cleanup is often the bigger bill (attic restoration).

Is there a wrong time of year to deal with squirrels?

Two litters a year, typically late winter and again in late summer, so there are two seasons where young may be present and unable to leave.

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We are an information and referral service, not a licensed wildlife control operator, and we may be paid for the introduction. You are never charged.

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