Signs of Wildlife In Your Attic or Crawlspace

Homeowners follow precautions to lower the risk of pest infestation. They put away food and use containers that stop pests from contaminating their food. The owners put away pet food to prevent access to a food source, too. Decluttering the home can also decrease the risk of pest infestations.

However, when a pest infestation happens, the property owner can turn to pest extermination services to eliminate the pests safely. With fast services, the property owner decreases the risk of personal injuries and property damage. They can also eliminate the risk of the pests reproducing and taking over their property.

Pest Droppings in the Attic or Near the Crawl Space Entry

If the property owner suspects pests in their attic or crawl space, they can review the areas for tell-tale signs. Pest droppings are an obvious sign there are pests inside the attic or in the crawlspace. It depends on what type of pest or wildlife has moved into the affected area and what type of droppings to expect. Larger pests leave bigger piles of droppings, and the smell from the droppings can become overwhelming. At the first sign of pests, the property owner needs to hire a wildlife removal service.

Finding Fur Near the Areas

Tufts of fur around the attic and in the crawlspace are another sign of pests. Animals often shed their fur, and it will build up in the area where they have set up their new home. Raccoons are more likely to shed their fur, and it will accumulate in these areas. If the property owner doesn’t have pets that have matching fur that can get into these areas, it is best to schedule an inspection with a pest control service.

Scratch or Chewing Marks on Building Materials

When examining the attic and the crawl space, the property owner should look for scratch marks and indications of chewing. Even rodents chew on building materials when they infest a property, and these signs could indicate a more severe infestation. As they review the areas, they should make notes of all the property damage as they will need this information for their homeowner’s insurance provider if the infestation is covered under their policy.

Dead Pest Smells

Another unwanted side effect of having a pest infestation is dead pests in the walls, attic, and crawl space. If the property owner notices any sudden odors they should contact a service provider. If the dead pest is in the wall, the service provider will need to remove building materials to remove it.

Rodents are known to create nests inside walls, and extermination methods such as baits and poisons don’t work immediately. The rodents will eat the baits and go back to their nest. If it is inside the wall, the pest will die in the wall and create a foul odor.