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.
When it’s cold outside, all living creatures instinctively seek a warm place to sleep, and sire their offspring. There are exceptions, but warm-blooded animals have to find protection from the elements for their survival. Unfortunately, if you leave your home unprotected against uninvited animals, the warm place that they’ll often choose is your attic or crawlspace.
