Exterminators in the N.O. area - large rodents in the attic (3-month update: Rats gone!)

If it is squirrels make sure you get the electrical wiring checked they will chew on it and any duct work for the HVAC system.
Good point. Not trying to scare you but also rodents do chew electrical wires. Some on the wiring to them have a "nutty" smell and they will chew the wire. I know from dealing with an incident at work with rodents.