What kind of animals could enter your home or damage your roof?
Sometimes animals make themselves known through walking on the roof, in the walls, or building nests while sheltering in the attic of your home. However, some are able to do it quietly and become unnoticed. The critters that are frequently found on roofs or inside homes include:
- Raccoons
- Squirrels
- Rats
- Mice
- Bats
- Wasps and Bees
- Birds
Here are a few tips and tricks to keep the animals off of your roof and out of your home:
- Trim trees and branches that the animals could climb to reach your roof.
- Remove any food sources or waste that could lure the animals in.
- Clean your gutters. Animals tend to not like empty gutters.
- Trim any vines or ladder-like plants on the exterior of your walls.
- Inspect your chimney for nesting animals like birds.
- Purchase a non-toxic animal repellent or hire pest control.
- Place bird feeders farther away from your home.
- Check points of entry in the attic and close any potential points.
If wildlife has been visiting your roof or home for a while, it is best to schedule an inspection to make sure that damage has not occurred. Your trusted roofing company could recommend how to take preventative measures with the critters for the future. Give us a call at 888-844-4245 or visit our website roofprosflorida.com for more information and get started with a FREE inspection!