Our homes are very important places for all of us. They’re where we spend most of our lives relaxing and developing great new memories with our families. We also enjoy hosting relatives and friends from time to time. Unfortunately, there are a lot of furry creatures such as squirrels, raccoons, and opossum who are also interested in taking advantage of your hospitality, particularly when it’s cold outside.
During the winter months, there’s nothing like bundling up on the couch and relaxing with your family. But if you start hearing scratching sounds coming from your attic, it can be nerve-wracking, to say the least. If you have a large rodent or bird in attic spaces or under your home, they can quickly do a lot of damage to your insulation, wiring, and duct work. Not to mention the possibility of them eventually finding their way inside your home.
Winter is here, and outside temperatures are dropping. This is the time of year when we do everything that we can to stay inside and enjoy the warmth. It should also come as no surprise that this is the time of year when homeowners experience increased infestations of birds, rodents, raccoons, and opossums in their attic or crawlspace.
As the temperature drops outside, there’s nothing like turning up the heat, crawling under your favorite quilt, and enjoying a hot beverage. Unfortunately, humans aren’t the only species that’s looking for a warm place to sleep this time of year. Insects are much less active during the winter, but as the temperatures drop below freezing, rodents and other wildlife begin seeking out places to sleep and breed. If they wind up nesting in your attic or crawlspace, they can do a lot of damage.
If you’ve ever heard the telltale scratching in your walls or the scampering of little feet above your head, chances are you’ve got uninvited animals inviting themselves into your home. If they’re in your home, you can bet they are in your food, in your living areas, and sooner or later, in your face.
