If you’re a homeowner in Charlotte, North Carolina, you may wonder when squirrels have their babies — especially when you start hearing scratching or scurrying sounds above your ceiling. Squirrels in Charlotte typically breed twice a year, once in late winter to early spring (February–April) and again in late summer (July–September). During these breeding seasons, attics become prime nesting spots, as female squirrels search for warm, safe, and quiet places to give birth and raise their young.

Your attic offers ideal conditions — protection from predators, insulation for warmth, and easy access through small gaps or roofline openings. But once inside, squirrels can cause costly damage by chewing through wood, drywall, and electrical wiring, increasing the risk of fires and insulation contamination.