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.