Critters In My Attic

Birds and bats require very specific and unique removal tactics.

Critters in my attic.

Raccoons are capable of ripping shingles off and chewing holes in buildings. Some homes are straightforward. Check on almost any surface not covered by insulation and there should be a layer of dust with animal tracks. As the temperature continues to drop these animals tend to make their way into our homes or businesses for warmth and shelter.

Many have unique architectural features. Rats and mice in the attic. The roof rat is more common in warm areas and more likely to enter the attic. If you have raccoons you must be wary of the fact that there is a 90 chance of a litter of baby raccoons in the attic.

There are two main species of rats in the us the roof rat and the norway rat. The scariest part of having animals in your attic or walls is that the electrical wiring heating and cooling and plumbing systems typically run through these areas as well. One of the most common critters to find in your home throughout the winter months are bats. Or you can check for muddy footprints.

Rats mice and squirrels all suffer from constantly growing teeth. Bats enjoy making their roost in places higher up such as attics. By turning on bright lights and a radio you can make your attic an unpleasant environment to encourage raccoons to leave on their own. Look at photos of raccoon feces or squirrel feces or rat feces or mouse feces or bat feces.

Raccoons can enter your attic through loose shingles and or openings the roof and eaves. You can also look at the animal tracks left in the dust in the attic.