These furry little creatures may be cute but they are rodents and can cause the same types of damage that rats and mice do.
Animals that live in attics.
A hole of 1 inches in diameter is enough to allow a squirrel entry.
Squirrels mice and rats often enter through small openings.
A small hole can actually allow a squirrel to enter.
There are however a few animals that are normally associated with attic.
The droppings look like grains of rice that are fat and brown.
If you hear noises in your attic at night there is probably a raccoon or a flying squirrel there since they are nocturnal.
If you hear noises during the daytime it is probably a squirrel since they are only active during the day.
Likewise bats gain entry through any structural gap exceeding in size and raccoons will tear through weak or damaged spots on your roof to gain entry and rear their young.
The animals that are most likely to be living in your attic are squirrels and raccoons.
Not only are these critters unwanted as they do not contribute towards our mortgage but they can cause structural damage and health risks to you and your family.
Populations of certain pests in the area can increase the chances of finding animals in the attic.
These are the most common of attic animals.
Just like us wildlife seek shelter from the cooler temperatures in our home s attic.
Animals that live in the attic include.
Almost any animal will take advantage of a warm space that is close to food and water and safe from the elements and most predators.
The creatures are very cure but they are still rodents and they can cause damage similar to that of mice and rats.