Snake traps also work well inside attics.
Animal in attic hole in ceiling.
Animal poop in the attic.
However animals with a nasty bite such as raccoons and squirrels may require an animal control specialist to assist.
Rat droppings this is also another obvious sign that rats have chewed through the ceiling.
There might be other clues on your house or at the entry hole such as footprints hair and so on.
Read more about inspecting the house for animal holes to determine the sort of wildlife entering the building.
Every animal does it of course and many of them will turn your attic into a regular sewer.
It s the perfect home for many animals.
Contact the critter control office near you.
Animals in crawl spaces.
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.
If you re hearing digging.
In fact there are many types of animals that could be living in your ceiling.
Rats will find their way into the ceiling by chewing multiple holes.
Block their re entry if you are sure all animals are gone.
Your attic is warm cozy and safe.
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.
Tips for removing animals commonly found in your attic rats and mice.
Regularly inspect your home for rotting wood holes or other weak spots that provide access.
Once you identify these holes you have to come up with measures that will help get rid of the rats.
One of the largest problems with having animals live in your attic is that they poop and pee in your attic.
We can help you get rid of animal noise problems.
In the attic we look for droppings nuts and food sources that may be stored around the attic space.
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.
For more advanced info read snakes in the attic guide.
This will often require a thorough examination but it is well worth the effort to examine every corner of the attic.
After the animal is gone repair the damage to keep other animals from entering your attic.
If it s small gaps perhaps with brown grease that s rats or mice.
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.
If you are unable to simply reach down into the wall and retrieve the critters you will need to cut a hole in the wall where they are trapped.
