The attic is an attractive quality to have in a house as it provides additional space and storage for your belongings. It declutters the rest of the home, and keeps everything in one space. But did you know animals love the attic too? Maybe not for storage reasons, but they love the idea of having a secluded place that is safe and dry to live in. Here are just some of the types of animals that may be gravitating towards your attic.
Mice and Rats
The wild is not really their forte when it comes to surviving on their own. They prefer to look for a human-type dwelling that offers stability and probably some food along the way too. But, even though this is the type of element they desire, they have no problem destroying it. They will go to no end in order to gnaw on anything and everything, as well as, leave their droppings in every palace they can find. They love to be able to sneak into even the smallest of openings, so making sure any possible entryway is blocked is your best bet to keep them out.
Birds
Birds are a common dweller when it comes to attics. Attics are higher up in a house and it makes sense that they consider an attic as a space to live in. They use these to hide from predators and create a nesting space. The best way to notice if birds are living in your attic is to look around for feathers or droppings. Usually they get scared easily, so using a broom or loud noise to shoo them away will probably work in getting rid of them. The same can be said for bats, however, they are a little more risky to get rid of on your own, so calling a professional to remove them is best.
Squirrels
Squirrels are just abundant in general. They are curious and cute creatures that may mislead in thinking that they are harmless. They often like to build their nests out of twigs and branches, so that might be an indicator of a squirrel problem if you have seen one of these in your own attic. They are pretty quick and agile, but not completely untrappable. You can trap them and release them back into nature. As always, be cautious and careful if you choose to do this on your own. Our professional team would be glad to help in these situations as we believe it is important not to harm the animals when removing them and releasing them into a better environment.
Shumaker Animal Control is a team of professionals ready to help with any attic animals and more. We care about providing humane removal techniques for our clients so everyone is safe. Please call us or visit our website if you are in need of removal options.
