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Flying Squirrel |
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Grouping |
Seedivore / Omnivore |
|
Nicknames |
Bat
squirrel, flying mouse, Rocky |
|
Best Known For |
"Flying" from tree to tree. Keeping people up at night due to
extreme racket. Often will drop nuts from heights in the
attic. Toilet site animal creating sever stains oh house
exteriors, interior ceilings and walls. |
| Life
Span |
2 to 5
years. |
| Mating
Season |
Spring
through Summer 20 day gestation period. |
|
Litter Size |
3 to 8
per litter. |
|
Litters Per Year |
1 to 2
litter per year. |
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Dispersal |
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|
Habitat |
Mature
tree areas providing a mast crop. Woodlots and big forest ground. |
|
Activity Cycle |
Nocturnal and active year round. Colony squirrels, large
extende family units live together. Numbers in excess of 30
members. |
|
Food |
Acorns, walnuts, hickory nuts, birdseeds, sunflower seeds, eggs,
immature birds, fruit. |
|
Damage Signs |
Toilet
site animal, fecal matter and urine deposited in common area.
Black stains in soffit panels, black streaks running down a wall,
black staining on ceilings, soiled insulation, fecal matter on
flat surfaces, scratching at entry point, light chewing on entry
points. |
|
Treatment |
Trap
and remove from the structure interior and deal all entry points,
primary and secondary. |
|
Diseases |
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|
Distinguishing Features |
Large
loose skin flaps between the front and rear legs, allowing for
glided flight. Very large eyes. Chipmunk in size. Tan
to rust in color. |
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the following Licenses and Wildlife Control Certifications Licensed by the Pa. Game Commission
Licensed by Maryland DNR
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