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HOW TO KEEP WILD ANIMALS OUT OF YOUR CRAWLSPACE
A crawlspace under a house offers plenty of space and protection from weather, making it an attractive place for animals such as squirrels, raccoons, mice, and rats to live. A wild animal in your crawlspace is a serious problem that has the potential to lead to significant damage in other areas. If an animal gets into a crawlspace, it can gain access to other parts of the house, such as air ducts, pipes, and electrical wiring. Wild animals have a tendency to chew and tear away at things to move around and make their homes, which can result in expensive repair bills.
HOW TO PREVENT ANIMALS FROM GETTING INTO YOUR CRAWLSPACE
If your house has a crawlspace, you should take some precautions to keep wild animals out. One thing you can do is to seal off any openings leading to the crawlspace. Animals can get into crawlspaces by burrowing under walls and through unsealed spaces and cracks. Carefully inspect the areas outside and inside your crawlspace for potential entry points that animals could use to gain access. Many animals can squeeze through small holes, so look closely and seal any holes and openings, even tiny ones.
Many animals, particularly rodents, like to live in crawlspaces because they are moist environments. You can reduce the amount of moisture in your crawlspace by putting down a vapor barrier. This is a solid barrier, such as rubber or plastic, that is placed between the ground and the crawlspace.
If you have brush near your home, that can attract wildlife. Hedges near a house can trap moisture and make the ground softer, which can attract animals and help them burrow under walls. Remove any brush and trim hedges near your house.
Another way to keep animals out of your crawlspace is to lay a concrete floor and footing. Dig a small footing around your house and pour a concrete wall and floor to keep animals from burrowing under your walls.
WHAT TO DO IF AN ANIMAL IS ALREADY IN YOUR CRAWLSPACE
If an animal is currently living in your crawlspace, you need to get it out as fast as possible, before it moves on to another part of your house and causes damage. You should not try to catch a wild animal yourself because you could get bitten and some animals can carry diseases.
Call the professionals at Anderson Wildlife Control. We will humanely live-trap the animal and release it in another area away from your house. We use environmentally friendly methods and do not utilize poisons or pesticides or harm animals in any way.
Once we have trapped and removed the animal, we can find the entry point it used to get into your crawlspace and seal it off. We can also repair any other damage it caused to your house. If you have a problem with a wild animal living in your crawlspace, contact Anderson Wildlife Control today.
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HOW TO PREVENT ANIMALS FROM GETTING INTO YOUR CRAWLSPACE
If your house has a crawlspace, you should take some precautions to keep wild animals out. One thing you can do is to seal off any openings leading to the crawlspace. Animals can get into crawlspaces by burrowing under walls and through unsealed spaces and cracks. Carefully inspect the areas outside and inside your crawlspace for potential entry points that animals could use to gain access. Many animals can squeeze through small holes, so look closely and seal any holes and openings, even tiny ones.
Many animals, particularly rodents, like to live in crawlspaces because they are moist environments. You can reduce the amount of moisture in your crawlspace by putting down a vapor barrier. This is a solid barrier, such as rubber or plastic, that is placed between the ground and the crawlspace.
If you have brush near your home, that can attract wildlife. Hedges near a house can trap moisture and make the ground softer, which can attract animals and help them burrow under walls. Remove any brush and trim hedges near your house.
Another way to keep animals out of your crawlspace is to lay a concrete floor and footing. Dig a small footing around your house and pour a concrete wall and floor to keep animals from burrowing under your walls.
WHAT TO DO IF AN ANIMAL IS ALREADY IN YOUR CRAWLSPACE
If an animal is currently living in your crawlspace, you need to get it out as fast as possible, before it moves on to another part of your house and causes damage. You should not try to catch a wild animal yourself because you could get bitten and some animals can carry diseases.
Call the professionals at Anderson Wildlife Control. We will humanely live-trap the animal and release it in another area away from your house. We use environmentally friendly methods and do not utilize poisons or pesticides or harm animals in any way.
Once we have trapped and removed the animal, we can find the entry point it used to get into your crawlspace and seal it off. We can also repair any other damage it caused to your house. If you have a problem with a wild animal living in your crawlspace, contact Anderson Wildlife Control today.
View more here - http://www.andersonwildlifecontrolllc.com/blog/how-to-keep-wild-animals-out-of-your-crawlspace/
Benefits of Using A Qualified Pest Control Service
There are hardly any people out there in the world whose houses or offices have not been infested by pests, be it the huge rodents such as rats and mice or trails of tiny ants. Pests are all pervasive and we all know how harmful they can be. They can cause serious health issues as well as spoil your vauables to a state of no return. If the situation is this worse, then we do not know why it should not be a cause of immense worry. For that, we are listing below some of the benefits of using a qualified pest control service:
1. Finding the root cause
If you kill a termite on your own, chances are huge that it might just lead to a reproduction of many termites at a rapid pace. And if you try to get rid of that annoying rat, you might find another one in your house soon after. Reasons for both are that on your own, you simply cannot find the root cause of the problem. A professional can be the real detective and drive away the pests from the roots.
2. Definite Results
A layman may spray numerous medicated sprays and burn the midnight oil while strategising about the eradication of the pests completely but there is no guarantee that your approach would be the correct one; one that is bound to be successful. Instead, a well reputed professional services provider would ensure that your house is pest free once they are done with the process and that is a certain guarantee.
3. Knowledge and Future
Pests are harmful. This is the only thing that most of the people know about pests and that is surely not going to help you at all in getting rid of the bugging bugs and menacing mice. Whereas, a professional service provider has the experience of years behind him and with that, a huge gamut of knowledge about pest control. This combination comes handy as all pest removals are different from the others as all the properties are not infected by the pests in a similar way. They can provide you a customised treatment and heal your house from within and without. In addition to this, the pest control is done in such a way that there is minimum chances of your house getting infested by the pests in future again.
4. Effective products
No matter what those swanky commercials say, but the DIY products available at the supermarket will never be as strong as the ones that the professionals use. Their products have harsh chemicals which give sure shot results, making your house a pest free place once again.
View more info here - http://www.sandewildlifecontrol.com/benefits-using-qualified-pest-control-service/
1. Finding the root cause
If you kill a termite on your own, chances are huge that it might just lead to a reproduction of many termites at a rapid pace. And if you try to get rid of that annoying rat, you might find another one in your house soon after. Reasons for both are that on your own, you simply cannot find the root cause of the problem. A professional can be the real detective and drive away the pests from the roots.
2. Definite Results
A layman may spray numerous medicated sprays and burn the midnight oil while strategising about the eradication of the pests completely but there is no guarantee that your approach would be the correct one; one that is bound to be successful. Instead, a well reputed professional services provider would ensure that your house is pest free once they are done with the process and that is a certain guarantee.
3. Knowledge and Future
Pests are harmful. This is the only thing that most of the people know about pests and that is surely not going to help you at all in getting rid of the bugging bugs and menacing mice. Whereas, a professional service provider has the experience of years behind him and with that, a huge gamut of knowledge about pest control. This combination comes handy as all pest removals are different from the others as all the properties are not infected by the pests in a similar way. They can provide you a customised treatment and heal your house from within and without. In addition to this, the pest control is done in such a way that there is minimum chances of your house getting infested by the pests in future again.
4. Effective products
No matter what those swanky commercials say, but the DIY products available at the supermarket will never be as strong as the ones that the professionals use. Their products have harsh chemicals which give sure shot results, making your house a pest free place once again.
View more info here - http://www.sandewildlifecontrol.com/benefits-using-qualified-pest-control-service/
What Is That Noise In My Attic?
As a wildlife removal company in the Portland Metro area, we get a lot of calls from people dealing with nuisance wildlife. Most of those calls are from home owners that have not actually seen a raccoon, opossum or other type of animal in or around their home. Most of the calls are from what they hear in their home. Scratching, gnawing and scurrying are usually a sure sign of an animal in your attic or crawl space.
If you are hearing something moving around, usually in the early morning hours, you may have a big problem. Here are some typical animals that tend to find their way into your crawl space or attic and how to identify them:
Raccoons: These animals can be sneaky. Many people have raccoon’s in their home for a long time before they even know about it. By the time that they realize it, it is often too late and immense amounts of damage have already been done. If you do happen to catch wind of them, you will hear them shuffling around in either the attic or crawl space. If you listen closely, you can hear the sound that they make that sounds almost like chirping. If you have pets, they will know about the raccoon long before you do. Pets will get Agitated, dogs will bark down your air ducts and cats will have their hair rise. Look for these signs, but also check outside and see if you see any large entry points (i.e. foundation vent screens missing). Remember, raccoon’s are not small animals (typically bigger than cats and small dogs), so their entry points need to be larger.
Opossums: These animals are just as sneaky as raccoon’s and have many of the same distinguishing traits as listed above. Like raccoon’s, they are nocturnal and tend to move around more late at night and early in the morning. They do not make any distinguishing noises that you can listen for like a raccoon would, but your pets will be just as agitated. Again, look for larger entry points to your crawl space or attic.
Skunks: These animals will not so much be heard as they will be smelled. They do not often find themselves in crawl spaces, but definitely like your crawl space. The odor will soon start to permeate through your floor and ducts and the smell will be unmistakable. It is hard to get rid of, so do not delay in calling us if you think you have a skunk.
Squirrels and Rodents: Many times people hear such loud noises in their attic or crawl space, that they assume it must be some large animal (like a raccoon), but rodents can make a lot of racket too. On multiple occasions we are called out to homes expecting to find something big and determine that the home is infested with rodents (mice, rats or squirrels). Although these smaller animals do less damage in a short period of time, they reproduce at an alarming rate and can quickly contaminate your insulation with droppings and urine. Generally, you will hear them scurrying around or gnawing in the early morning hours.
Regardless of what animal you are dealing with, if you just want it to be removed, please give us a call and we would be happy to assist you!
See here - http://www.portlandwildlifecontrol.com/posts/what-is-that-noise-in-my-attic/
If you are hearing something moving around, usually in the early morning hours, you may have a big problem. Here are some typical animals that tend to find their way into your crawl space or attic and how to identify them:
Raccoons: These animals can be sneaky. Many people have raccoon’s in their home for a long time before they even know about it. By the time that they realize it, it is often too late and immense amounts of damage have already been done. If you do happen to catch wind of them, you will hear them shuffling around in either the attic or crawl space. If you listen closely, you can hear the sound that they make that sounds almost like chirping. If you have pets, they will know about the raccoon long before you do. Pets will get Agitated, dogs will bark down your air ducts and cats will have their hair rise. Look for these signs, but also check outside and see if you see any large entry points (i.e. foundation vent screens missing). Remember, raccoon’s are not small animals (typically bigger than cats and small dogs), so their entry points need to be larger.
Opossums: These animals are just as sneaky as raccoon’s and have many of the same distinguishing traits as listed above. Like raccoon’s, they are nocturnal and tend to move around more late at night and early in the morning. They do not make any distinguishing noises that you can listen for like a raccoon would, but your pets will be just as agitated. Again, look for larger entry points to your crawl space or attic.
Skunks: These animals will not so much be heard as they will be smelled. They do not often find themselves in crawl spaces, but definitely like your crawl space. The odor will soon start to permeate through your floor and ducts and the smell will be unmistakable. It is hard to get rid of, so do not delay in calling us if you think you have a skunk.
Squirrels and Rodents: Many times people hear such loud noises in their attic or crawl space, that they assume it must be some large animal (like a raccoon), but rodents can make a lot of racket too. On multiple occasions we are called out to homes expecting to find something big and determine that the home is infested with rodents (mice, rats or squirrels). Although these smaller animals do less damage in a short period of time, they reproduce at an alarming rate and can quickly contaminate your insulation with droppings and urine. Generally, you will hear them scurrying around or gnawing in the early morning hours.
Regardless of what animal you are dealing with, if you just want it to be removed, please give us a call and we would be happy to assist you!
See here - http://www.portlandwildlifecontrol.com/posts/what-is-that-noise-in-my-attic/
More About Rats
This morning at 2am we got a call from a customer who woke up to scratching noises. When he turned on the lights, he found there was a rodent in his bedroom! Mice/rats are very versatile and invasive creatures. They will chew through anything to find a nice warm area to call home, Soffit, drywall, etc. They will nest in your attic, make tunnels through your insulation, and even use your walls as passageways to scurry through your home. All the while leaving droppings and urine through out! If you have seen one rodent, more than likely you have a complete infestation. As long as they have food, water and way in and out of your home they will live quite happily. Lucky for this customer they called us and we were able to come out same day! Some people attempt to rid the pests on their own by setting out poison. While this is effective in killing some of the rats/mice, it will not rid you of the complete infestation and will result in these rodents crawling somewhere in your attic/walls and dying. Leaving you with an awful smell on top of your infestation. Here at 247 Wildlife we don’t use poison, we will send a manager out for a free inspection to analyze the situation, figure out what your rate of infestation is and write you up a proposal. We offer trapping and removal, exclusion where will find and block off all access points to your home to prevent them from coming back, and sanitation to clean up all feces and urine that they have left behind. Rest assured this customer will not be waking up to anymore unwanted guests in his bedroom. All of our work comes with a one to three-year renewable warranty to protect you and your family from any wildlife invading your space in the future. Call 247 Wildlife Services for all your wildlife removal needs!
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Source here - http://www.247wildlifecontrol.com/blog-4-21-16-rats.html