Bats are frequent visitors in both old and new houses.
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Also don t forget the time of year.
They love the attic too and they can leave droppings everywhere.
Although several species of squirrels will live in attics the eastern gray squirrel is the most common culprit.
Bats mice raccoons and other wildlife.
Squirrels are rodents and expert chewers.
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Trap the rats and make sure all points of entry are sealed off.
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Raccoons can enter year round but 90 of cases happen in the months of march april and may when the female raccoons enter attics looking for a safe place to give birth.
Just like us wildlife seek shelter from the cooler temperatures in our home s attic.
These are the most common of attic animals.
Others include snakes possums bats hedgehogs birds termites and cockroaches.
Tree squirrels love to run climb and jump.
Here is a short list of our furry friends that want to call your attic home.
They do not use bedding or return with any insect prey to the house.
Also quite tricky to spot are killer and humpback whales with only 1 of respondents revealing they have seen them.
They chew their way in and once inside they often chew the wood and the electrical wires fire hazard.
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If you hear noises in your attic at night there is probably a raccoon or a flying squirrel there since they are nocturnal.
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.
They do not make much noise or smell and their droppings soon crumble away to dust.
Attics are warm out of the elements of weather and even have fluffy insulation which animals love to tunnel and nest in.
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If you hear noises during the daytime it is probably a squirrel since they are only active during the day.
They are small harmless mammals that do not cause any damage within your house.
This is the squirrel seen to the left the common one with the fluffy tail.
The animals that are most likely to be living in your attic are squirrels and raccoons.
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There are however a few animals that are normally associated with attic trespassers than others.
Different animals are more likely to enter your home during different times of the year.
Don t wait until you have animal issues in your attic to take action.
Call quick catch today at 904 859 6585 to learn more about making your home rodent proof.
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Attics are a perfect place for animals to take shelter.
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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.