If you hear scrabbling in the attic, that's a strong indication you have squirrels. Other signs include a stash of acorns or nuts, nesting in the insulation, a strong smell of urine, chirping babies, ...

Q: I’ve suspected that animals are nesting in my attic for a while, and recently I’ve noticed lots of squirrel activity in the trees surrounding my roof. Is it possible that I have squirrels in my ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you start hearing some small scratching noises coming from your attic, you may have a few new houseguests who have taken up residence.

DEAR JOAN: I’m writing to you on behalf of my neighbor. He has squirrels in his attic. How can he get rid of them? They are chewing and creating a lot of damage. Gloria, Bay Area DEAR GLORIA: ...

My Dad enjoyed feeding the squirrels that frequented his Sammamish, Wash., home. He bought unsalted peanuts in bulk and every morning went out to his deck to fill a feeder and to wait patiently for ...

So, I live on the 3rd floor. There's a full-on family of squirrels (I assume) living in the attic, immediately above me. They've been inside since October, and have now gotten into the wall spaces in ...

Editor's note: Coloradoan columnist Kevin Duggan is taking a leave of absence. The Coloradoan will publish notable columns from the past 20 years until his return. This column, originally published ...

DEAR JOAN: I’m writing to you on behalf of my neighbor. He has squirrels in his attic. How can he get rid of them? They are chewing and creating a lot of damage. Gloria, Bay Area DEAR GLORIA: ...