Once squirrels have established a nest in the attic, squirrel droppings and urine may start to smell enough to be noticeable throughout the home, especially if the odor travels through the home ...

Dealing with a squirrel infestation in your attic? Here are ways to get rid of them and prevent them from entering your home and attic space again.

“Another risk of squirrels in the attic space is they could contaminate cold water tanks with urine and droppings,” adds Kulinski.

Squirrels are incredible little athletes, and their antics are fun to watch. But what’s not fun? When they gnaw on your bird feeder or take up residence in your attic. “You can’t keep ...

While a few squirrels in your yard are natural and not a cause for concern, destroyed flower beds, strange sounds from the attic, or scattered droppings are all signs of an infestation.

Plus, a nest full of baby squirrels is going to make a big mess, with urine and feces accumulating in places such as your attic insulation.

I think with squirrels, it's more about the damage they do and the noise they make, but I don't think you want a steady source of rodent feces in your house even if it's the less-toxic kind.