The air has a crispness to it, there is pumpkin spice everywhere and the leaves are starting to change. There’s no doubt about it! The fall season has arrived in our community. While we can all be excited about the changing weather and the upcoming holiday season, it’s important to not overlook certain home maintenance duties so you can be ready for the cooler months ahead.
One of the biggest fall maintenance tasks is making sure your home is sealed against the elements to keep your family warm and to ensure that your neighborhood pests stay out of our attic space! Pest removal in the fall is essential for your family’s comfort and your home’s safety.
Let’s explore more about why it is important to tackle pest control in the fall.
As the temperatures fall, it is common for our community to start doing yard work, cleaning up the house, and getting ready for the changing weather. You focus on maintaining your furnace, stacking firewood if you have a fireplace, and ensuring you have the tools and equipment necessary to stay cozy no matter what the seasons ahead have in store.
Your neighborhood squirrels and raccoons are doing the same thing! When the temperature starts to dip, they also begin getting ready for the upcoming season. However, this process additionally involves finding a warm and cozy place to call home while they ride out the snow and ice in comfort.
If you have any sort of gapping or cracks along your siding or on your roof, you are essentially creating a wide open doorway for these pests to find their way into your attic or crawl space.
You can bet that these critters will love your warm attic that is protected against the chilly wind and even has some cozy insulation to make a bed out of. Once they find their way inside, you are going to have a really hard time getting them out on your own until the spring season comes around.
As the weeks roll on and your family settles in for the fall and winter, the squirrels and raccoons in your attic space will also settle in. The bad news is that these critters certainly do not clean up after themselves like people do.
Over time, your attic space will become overwhelmed with damage and debris as these rodent families overstay their welcome.
Pest infestations can damage your home in many ways:
In addition to the sheer damage that pests can do to your home, they can also pose certain safety hazards. Rodents can carry many different illnesses that could be harmful to your family if you come into contact with them.
They will also leave behind droppings and urine, which will add up over time and can even start to impact your indoor air quality. This is especially impactful in the fall and winter seasons when you are more likely to have doors and windows closed all the time. You want the air that is being recirculated in your home to be as clean as possible, and a pest infestation in your attic will certainly not help matters in any capacity.
If you notice any of the above problems in your home or if you hear scratching and the pitter patter of feet above your head, or if you come eye-to-eye with a squirrel during your attic investigation, call a pest removal company right away.
A professional removal is necessary to not only make sure the animal(s) are removed properly, but it also ensures that the pests cannot get back into your house after they are put back into the wild.
During a typical pest removal, your removal team will locate any and all entry points first, and then they will track down all of the squirrels raccoons or other rodents seeking refuge in your attic space. Live traps can be set and physical removal is often the best way to keep everyone safe while still respecting the intruding animals.
After that, the entry points are either blocked with mesh or wire, or they can be sealed up completely if the entry point is not an essential part of your home’s functionality.
Once the pests are removed from your attic, you want to do everything in your power to prevent them from coming back. While the original entry point will no longer be accessible, it is important to remember that rodents and other critters looking for refuge can get crafty.
Start by inspecting and maintaining your home’s siding and exterior regularly. The elements can cause damage or create weak points, which can easily be chewed through by a new family of rodents.
Address any chew marks or holes right away to reduce your risk of another infestation. In addition, follow these tips to stay pest-free this fall and winter:
Just remember, even the cleanest and most well-maintained homes are still at risk of a pest infestation at any time. The best way to protect your home and family during the fall and winter season is to address the problem right away.
The longer you wait to have the pest removed, the worse your situation can become. You might be faced with insulation removal and replacement, your electrical work may suffer and create unsafe situations, and your diminished air quality can impact your entire family.
Skip all the uncertainty and frustration and call Master Attic instead! Our team of talented pest removal specialists will get rid of your attic invaders quickly and safely ahead of the fall season.
Call the team at Master Attic today at (800) 284-4009 to schedule your pest removal today.
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