Why squirrels Thrive in Brunswick
squirrels are remarkably adaptable. squirrels can squeeze through gaps as small as 1.5 inches. In Brunswick, where the humid continental climate provides 72% average humidity and temperatures ranging from 12°F in winter to 78°F in summer, these pests find the resources they need to establish and expand their populations.
Evidence check: squirrel encounters, DIY attempts and professional help in Brunswick
The figures in this section were compiled for Brunswick, Maine readers from named public sources, each keeping its date and population, and they describe patterns across many households rather than measuring any one Brunswick property. Seventy-five to $125 is Fixr's January 2025 U.S. publisher estimate for relocating a squirrel, the cheapest line in its cost guide; it is not an observed bill, and local quotes and relocation rules vary. Two hundred to $600 is the estimated cost of squirrel trapping in Fixr's January 2025 U.S. cost guide, a publisher benchmark rather than an observed customer bill, so quotes in your area may land outside that range. The national picture, which Brunswick has no reason to escape: in the 2022 wildlife-perceptions survey by Puri and colleagues (1,006 residents of a southeastern U.S. metro area, published in People and Nature in 2024), 15.2% of respondents with squirrels or chipmunks nearby preferred a small decrease, an attitude measure and not an infestation finding. What the research adds for Brunswick: Puri and colleagues' 2022 survey of 1,006 residents of one southeastern U.S. metro area, published in 2024, found that among people with squirrels or chipmunks nearby (the two were combined), only 9.3% preferred a large decrease; the figure describes opinion, not squirrels in buildings. A number that shapes expectations in Brunswick as much as anywhere: if you have been ignoring scratching in the walls, you are not alone: 17% of the 2,000 U.S. respondents in ConsumerAffairs' February 2024 survey of 2,000 U.S. respondents reported taking no action against pests, though the self-reported, pest-and-mold survey offers context, not an infestation rate. If one number should shape your next step in Brunswick, it is how often do-it-yourself attempts fall short, which is not an argument against trying but a reason for Brunswick homeowners to set a deadline and call a professional if the problem persists past it.