Wildlife is a frequent cause of stress for homeowners across Florida. Squirrels, raccoons, opossums, rats and bats seek out warmth and shelter in attics, basements, garages, crawlspaces, and sheds. They can find a small opening less than an inch in diameter and chew and scratch until it is wide enough to squeeze into the building.
Problems Wildlife Can Cause in a House
Once animals get inside, they can cause even more damage and destruction. Squirrels and Rats chew on wood, drywall, and even electrical wires, which can cause power outages and fires. Raccoons and bats can carry rabies, which can infect humans and pets if they are bitten. All types of animals that get into homes leave behind waste that can cause a foul smell and can spread disease.
How to Keep Wildlife out of Your Home
The best way to prevent all these problems is to keep animals from getting into your home in the first place. Since they can take advantage of small openings and enlarge them until they can fit through, you need to take a close look at your home and identify any potential entry points.
Late Florida summer is a good time to do a thorough inspection of your home. Since the days are slightly cooler, you will have plenty of morning and early evening time to look for entry points. If you find any, you should have them sealed off and make any necessary repairs so that when fall comes, animals will not be able to get into your home.
What to Do If You Have Wildlife in Your Home
If wild animals are already living inside your house, you should act immediately to get rid of them. Animals can cause significant damage with their teeth, claws, and waste. They can spread illnesses that can put your family and pets at risk. They can even threaten your lives by creating fire hazards.
Miller’s Rodent and Wildlife Solutions can help you get rid of wild animals that have invaded your home. We use environmentally friendly methods. We never use poisons or pesticides (read our blog on why HERE) or harm the animals we capture in any way. We can humanely live-trap and relocate the animals so they will not come back. We can even find the entry points they used to get into your home and make any necessary repairs to keep other animals out in the future. If you have a problem or want to prevent one, call or text Miller’s Rodent and Wildlife Solutions today, to set up an inspection and estimate at 941-302-6009.
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