Halloween Is Over, Why Are There Still Creepy Noises in My Attic?
November 7, 20195 Things to Know About Flying Squirrels in Your Home
February 17, 2020It’s wintertime and the flying squirrels are looking for a warm, cozy place to spend the winter. These gliding rodents can glide several hundred feet in a single leap, giving the illusion that they are flying. They are group nesters; in the wild, this means that they can huddle together in a tree cavity for warmth. In your house, this means even more damage than a single squirrel can create.
Rodents, Teeth and Chewing
All rodents are born with a pair of extra-strong front teeth that are designed specifically for gnawing. If you don’t give them something to gnaw on, in fact, the teeth will overgrow to the point that they are uncomfortable for the rodent. So all animals in the rodent family will constantly gnaw to prevent this. Wood is a favorite substance to choose, which puts your home’s aesthetics and structure at risk.
Expensive Cleanup
Not only is the noise that they make annoying, but attic squirrels can make a big mess. They can chew your wood, urinate and defecate on your insulation, making it useless and dropping your air quality. They can chew wiring and put your home at risk of fire.
That’s Not Santa Up There…
If you’re hearing attic noises, now is a good time to give us a call. We can let you know if it is in fact a flying squirrel family or one of many other attic-loving critters. We can recommend a plan to remove the squirrels, clean up the damage and troubleshoot how they got in. We will help you to secure your home so that next winter, all your indoor guests will be those you invite.
