Liberty Pest Control provides wonderful service from start to finish! Their website is easy to use, making scheduling and managing appointments simple and convenient. Our technician, Gabe, was excellent. He arrived on time, was personable and professional, and took the time to walk me through the services he was performing. He was very thorough in his inspection and treatment, and I especially appreciated that he followed up afterward to explain what he found and answer any questions I had. I highly recommend Liberty Pest Control to anyone looking for reliable, friendly, and thorough pest control service!
Squirrel Control
Squirrels chew their way into attics, soffits and wall voids, often reaching the roof from nearby trees. Liberty's wildlife control starts with a free wildlife inspection and is offered in Paducah, Southern Illinois and Hopkinsville.
How to identify
- Gray squirrels have gray fur, a white belly and a large, bushy tail.
- Fox squirrels are larger, with reddish-orange fur on the belly.
- Flying squirrels are small, with large dark eyes and a fold of skin between the front and back legs.
Common squirrels in our area
Eastern gray squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
- Look for
- A medium-sized squirrel with a gray to brownish back, white belly and white-tipped tail hairs.
- Where you'll find it
- Lives in wooded yards and neighborhoods, and sometimes moves into attics, eaves and walls.
Fox squirrel
Sciurus niger
- Look for
- A larger squirrel with grizzled gray and rusty-orange fur, a yellowish to bright orange belly and orange-tipped tail hairs.
- Where you'll find it
- Lives in yards, towns and open woods, and can also move into attics and eaves.
Signs you have them
- Scratching or scampering in the attic, mostly in the morning and evening
- Chewed holes in soffits, fascia boards, vents or roof edges
- Leaves, twigs and insulation piled up as nesting material in the attic
Where they're found
Squirrels nest in trees and move into attics, soffits and wall voids through chewed openings, often reaching the roof from nearby branches.
How Liberty treats it
Free wildlife inspectionNot available in Bowling Green
Inspection
Wildlife Control starts with a free wildlife inspection. A local Service Advisor does a thorough inspection to see how bad the problem is, how squirrels are getting in, like chewed soffits, fascia boards and roof vents, and what draws them, like tree branches near the roof and bird feeders.
Treatment
- Trapping and removalWhen needed, we trap and remove squirrels from the attic, soffits and wall voids.
- Seal chewed openingsWe seal the openings squirrels chewed or used, like holes in soffits, fascia boards, vents and roof edges.
- Cleanup adviceWe point out nesting material, like leaves, twigs and torn insulation, and explain what cleanup is needed.
Follow-up
After the squirrels are out, we come back to check for new chewing or activity and check that the sealed openings are holding.
What our customers say
Reviews from our Google Business Profile.
Reviews and rating from Google, updated September 20, 2026.
Voted best pest control
Paducah Sun readers chose Liberty as the best pest control three years in a row.
- The Paducah Sun Readers' Choice · Best Pest Control 2024, 2025, 2026
- Marshall County Tribune-Courier · Best Pest Control 2025, 2026
- West Kentucky Star · People's Choice 2026
- Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce · Entrepreneur of the Year: John Stopka 2025
What it costs
FreeInspection
Your Service Advisor looks at the problem first and goes over your options.
Not available in Bowling Green
Book a free wildlife inspectionDIY prevention tips
- Trim tree branches back at least 10 feet from the roof.
- Wrap 2-foot-wide metal bands around the trunks of trees near the house, about 6 feet up, to stop squirrels from climbing to the roof.
- Put baffles on bird feeders and feeder poles so squirrels can't reach the seed.
- Repair and seal holes in eaves, soffits and vents, but only after making sure no squirrels are inside.
- Call a wildlife control professional to remove squirrels already living in the attic or walls.
Common questions
Are squirrels covered by my plan?
No. Squirrels aren't part of our pest control plans. Wildlife Control starts with a free wildlife inspection.
How can I tell squirrels from raccoons in the attic?
Squirrels are usually active in the morning and evening and sound like light scampering. Raccoons are more active at night and sound heavier.
How do squirrels get into an attic?
Squirrels climb trees or siding onto the roof and chew into weak spots in soffits, fascia boards, vents and roof edges.
Why do squirrels chew on houses?
A squirrel's front teeth never stop growing, so it chews to keep them worn down. Squirrels also chew to make an opening into a warm attic for nesting.
How can I keep squirrels out of my attic?
Trim tree branches back from the roof, keep soffits, vents and roof edges in good repair, and move bird feeders away from the house.
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