Animals in My Attic?
There are many different types of animals that will get into an attic space. The most common are rats, mice, raccoons and squirrels. All animals can and will do damage in the attic. Here are few examples: Rodents, (rats, mice, and squirrels), will chew on wiring which could ultimately lead to a fire. Sometimes these animals can chew on air condition wiring resulting in repairs that could cost hundreds of dollars. They are able to chew on security wiring, which will result in emergency personnel arriving at your home. These rodents constantly urinate and defecate, leaving behind hundreds if not thousand of droppings in the attic, ceiling, and walls. What damage can raccoons do in the attic? Raccoons will not chew on wiring. However, they will destroy your air ducts,…