Local squirrel information

Squirrel control in Washington

Learn what to look for around your property, explore your city, and ask about an inspection or a quote.

Squirrels in Washington: what to know

Around Washington

Conditions vary across the state. Choose your city below, then describe what’s happening around your home or business.

What to note

Where you see squirrels, how long it has been going on, and anything you’ve already tried are the most useful details to mention.

A useful next step

Ask about an inspection, what treatment would involve, and whether follow-up visits are included. You don’t need to identify the problem yourself before getting in touch.

Local research

Squirrels in Washington: what the public record shows

Before you compare quotes, it helps to know which squirrels actually live in Washington, when they are busiest, and what the state figures look like. Everything below links to the agency or university page it came from.

Threatened; cannot be hunted, trapped or killed

Western gray squirrel status

Native species; the largest tree squirrel in the state at 18-24 inches.

WDFW

Unclassified; may be trapped or killed year-round with a hunting license

Eastern gray and fox squirrels

Introduced species are the usual attic culprits in Puget Sound cities.

WDFW

One litter of 2-4 young March to June; second litter August or September for most species

Litter timing

Two windows to check for young before sealing.

WDFW

Squirrel species recorded in Washington

Eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) — Game animal in most eastern states; introduced and unclassified in Washington and California.
Fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) — Game animal in the East; in California an introduced species that may be controlled any time when damaging property.
Red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) — Unprotected in New York (may be taken any time); protected in Washington.
Northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) — Protected in Washington (emergency take only).

When squirrels are busiest in Washington

Litters March-June and Aug-Sept.

Rules that apply in Washington

WDFW Living with wildlife: Tree squirrels

For context, nationally

Two, with 1-8 pups each — Gray squirrel litters per year. Penn State Extension
Mid-December or early January, and again in June — Gray squirrel breeding periods. Penn State Extension

Sources: Living with wildlife: Tree squirrels; Tree Squirrels; Pest Notes: Tree Squirrels; Small Game Hunting. Figures are quoted as the source prints them. How we check our sources

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Squirrel control in Washington

Squirrels in Washington: what to know

Around Washington

What to note

A useful next step

Squirrels in Washington: what the public record shows

Squirrel species recorded in Washington

When squirrels are busiest in Washington

Rules that apply in Washington

For context, nationally

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