Squirrels skunks and raccoons can carry rabies so it s important to avoid contact with them.
How to keep critters out of your attic.
When possible exclusion tends to be easier since you don t have to directly handle the animal.
The most effective way to keep animals out of your attic is to walk the perimeter of your home and find and eliminate any vulnerable areas in your home s exterior.
2 fix holes in your roof.
I bought more than a dozen havahart 1079 traps in my first year of business and all but one of them are still in use today.
The raccoon or possum accidentally wandered into your home and is probably looking for a way out.
How to safely get rid of animals in your attic.
Deterrents will give the pests a chance to leave.
5 humane ways to keep animals out of your attic.
Make sure tree limbs are not in jumping distance from your house.
Humane pest control is a multi step process that should begin with deterrents.
To use this method seal up all entrances to the attic except the main one and cover it with a one way door.
Trim trees and remove attractions from around your house.
Seal the entry points.
To get rid of animals in your attic or walls i look for a live catch cage trap with thick wire gauge a heavy duty door and a small amount of moving parts.
Look for any holes in the roofing or between the roof and the siding or brick.
Squirrels can jump up to 6 to 8 feet.