Attic Insulation Rodents

A squirrel or raccoon might be cute not so much a rat or mouse but there is nothing cute that can result from the different ways these animals can begin destroying your house.

Attic insulation rodents.

Attic restoration isn t always necessary in my opinion but if you have a heavy amount of attic damage and animal waste it may be a good idea. The damage caused by mice rats and squirrels is frustrating enough. A comprehensive rodent infestation cleanup is needed to get your home clean and health risk free. Rodents damage insulation in two main ways.

They either rip it up into tiny shreds and carry it away to build nests or they nest directly in the insulation. Because your attic likely has insulation that material can provide special issues when cleaning up following a rodent infestation. There are two types of rats commonly found in the us the roof rat and the norway rat. Enter the attic and wearing a hepa filter mask use a spray bottle or.

It is acceptable for use around humans and pets but deadly to cockroaches silverfish ants termites and many other crawling insects. Pest control attic insulation is a natural fiber insulation treated with boric acid and other proprietary formulations to produce fire retardant environmentally friendly thermally superior sound deadening insulation with pest controlling properties. Norway rats are usually brown and are more commonly found in sewers and basements. Rodents gain access to your home s insulation through your attic and walls and there are several ways they can enter your home.

Attic decontamination and attic sanitizing by attic guys g etting rid of the rodent population in your attic is just first step of the process. Even the smell of rodents can attract snakes into the attic. This is where your precious attic insulation comes in. If insulation has been contaminated by rat droppings or urine the only cleanup option may be to remove the contaminated areas and properly dispose of it.

Still the rodents will be looking to nest for extra protection and warmth. Your attic may contain nesting material and parasites such as fleas or mites which can get into the house and bite. It is usually black in color and has a sleek coat and a long tail. Mix a biocide solution whether commercial or bleach water at the ratio of 10 parts water to one part household bleach.