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Squirrel Removal in Albany
Squirrels in an attic gnaw constantly, and wiring is among the things they gnaw.
Pecan is the tree of this county: Dougherty is one of three producing about 30% of Georgia’s crop, and it is a common yard tree across southwest Georgia, not just an orchard one. A pecan overhanging a roof is a food source and a bridge in the same object, which is a combination squirrels take full advantage of. Neighbourhoods with mature pecans in the yards get the most attic calls, and they get them hardest in autumn when the nuts drop.
Squirrels in Dougherty County: who does what
The City of Albany Animal Control publishes its remit as dog fighting, inhumane treatment, animals running at large, cruelty, dangerous dogs, bite cases and enforcement of the city animal control ordinance. Wildlife is not on that list at all: the department describes itself as responding to calls concerning domestic animals. There is no municipal service here for an animal in your attic, and no referral published either.
Animal control for both Albany and Dougherty County is the Albany Police Department’s Animal Control unit, one number for both (229-431-2132), which describes its work as patrolling city streets and answering calls about domestic animals.
For identifying an animal or damage before anyone is paid to look, the UGA Extension, Dougherty County office is at 125 Pine Avenue, Suite 100, Albany, GA 31701, (229) 436-7216 (office page).
What Georgia law says about squirrels
Gray and fox squirrels are game animals in Georgia (2025-26 season: 15 August to 28 February, 12 a day). DNR calls trapping or shooting effective for nuisance squirrels but asks residents to check with a Game Management office about a permit. A licensed operator may only cage-trap or exclude gray and flying squirrels, and must release them unharmed into suitable habitat. Georgia’s Rabies Control Manual says squirrels are almost never infected with rabies. All Georgia rules →
Sources: City of Albany, Animal Control; Georgia DNR: 2025-26 season dates; Georgia DNR: squirrel fact sheet; Georgia DNR: Nuisance Wildlife Control study material (O.C.G.A. 27 and permit conditions); Georgia Rabies Control Manual (2024). Checked October 2026.
Signs, and why they matter
- Fast, light scampering in the attic or wall: loudest at dawn and again before dusk
- Scratching and persistent gnawing sounds
- A neat, round hole chewed through fascia, trim or a gable vent
- Chewed electrical wiring, which is a genuine and documented cause of house fires
- Chewed plumbing lines and irrigation tubing
How removal works
One-way exclusion doors let squirrels leave and stop them returning, followed by sealing every gnawed opening with steel or hardware cloth. Wood alone gets chewed through again within weeks.
Squirrel questions
How much does squirrel removal cost in Albany?
$300 – $550 typical, depending on access and whether young are present. After a long stay in an attic the cleanup is often the bigger bill (attic restoration).
Is there a wrong time of year to deal with squirrels?
Two litters a year, typically late winter and again in late summer, so there are two seasons where young may be present and unable to leave.
Who handles squirrels in Dougherty County?
Animal control for both Albany and Dougherty County is the Albany Police Department’s Animal Control unit, one number for both (229-431-2132), which describes its work as patrolling city streets and answering calls about domestic animals.
Request a quote
We read every request and pass it to a licensed wildlife operator covering Albany where one is available. We are still building our list of operators here, so we cannot promise one is available or say how quickly they will respond.