Animal poop in the attic.
Animal in attic hole in ceiling.
If it s small gaps perhaps with brown grease that s rats or mice.
Ensuring the attic is sealed to prevent further wild animal problems having dealt with any repairs in the attic it is also important that you seal any entry holes that were being used by the animals to get in and out of the attic.
For more advanced info read snakes in the attic guide.
Contact the critter control office near you.
We can help you get rid of animal noise problems.
The size of ladder you need will depend on the height of your house.
Animal trails in the attic holes in attic insulation animal hair or fur bird feathers displacement of attic insulation and even dead animals are common clues found in the attic.
One of the largest problems with having animals live in your attic is that they poop and pee in your attic.
Read more about inspecting the house for animal holes to determine the sort of wildlife entering the building.
After the animal is gone repair the damage to keep other animals from entering your attic.
Once you identify these holes you have to come up with measures that will help get rid of the rats.
Tips for removing animals commonly found in your attic rats and mice.
Animals in crawl spaces.
In fact there are many types of animals that could be living in your ceiling.
However animals with a nasty bite such as raccoons and squirrels may require an animal control specialist to assist.
First and foremost is a good ladder which allows you access to the roof and all the eaves and other high areas animals use to enter the house.
A 24 foot ladder works in most 2 story situations or a 12 foot ladder for a single story home but i break out my 32 foot and even my 40 foot ladder regularly for.
Block their re entry if you are sure all animals are gone.
If you re hearing digging.
This will often require a thorough examination but it is well worth the effort to examine every corner of the attic.
Every animal does it of course and many of them will turn your attic into a regular sewer.
In the attic we look for droppings nuts and food sources that may be stored around the attic space.
It s the perfect home for many animals.
Rat droppings this is also another obvious sign that rats have chewed through the ceiling.
Snake traps also work well inside attics.
Third the inspection in the attic is the real clincher.
There might be other clues on your house or at the entry hole such as footprints hair and so on.
If you are hearing scratching sounds at night or during the day within the walls ceiling or attic of your home you most likely have an animal problem.
Your attic is warm cozy and safe.
Most commonly homeowners and cottage owners will become aware of a potential critter in the attic from hearing noises above the ceiling.
