Winter Home Defenses

At this time of year, many people hurry to fix the heater, the insulation, and make sure that the windows are sealed off for the coming winter; that’s all you really could do, right? While the winter’s chill is about to settle in, so are the outdoor pests. Birds may go south for the season, but the rest need shelter. Warm, heated, and insulated, your home makes the perfect dwelling for wildlife during the winter.
Squirrels, snakes, raccoons, and bats can utilize the cracks or eaves on the roof to gain entry to the attic and walls of your home; due to their excellent agility and climbing skills. Animals with poor climbing skills (such as rabbits, rats, and skunks) can enter from lower cracks or holes in the walls or foundation of the house. Make sure your home is in good condition all around to keep animals at bay. Clean up the yard before the snow starts to fall, in order to prevent dens and burrows to be made by your house.
If you do get a pest problem in or around your home, call a wildlife removal specialist. Do not attempt to remove the pest yourself.