Dealing with an animal in any area of your home is overwhelming and potentially hazardous and expensive. Critters are drawn to cozy and isolated areas in which to shelter and possibly raise their young. Common places for animals to go in your Houston home include attics and crawlspaces.
How Do I Know If There Are Animals In My Crawlspace?
An obvious indication of animals in your crawlspace is the presence of feces. Some other signs that you may have a furry visitor include:
- Unusual noises like thumping or scratching
- Horrific odors (from feces or carcasses)
- Chew marks on soft materials, like wooden beams
- Soft materials like paper or insulation shredded for nesting use
- Staining from greasy fur
Cleaning Up the Crawlspace After Your Animal is Gone
Once you are sure the animal has been removed (we can help with that, too), the damage has likely already been done. Whether it's a lingering odor from the animal's feces (raccoon feces are known to carry raccoon roundworm, a hazardous illness), secondary pests like fleas or ticks, or even pipe/insulation/structural damage to your crawlspace, wildlife can cause a lot more damage than you might think.
Water leaks can compromise the effectiveness of your home's insulation and cause costs to increase. Contact Critter Control of Houston at 713.820.6563 today for information on solving your animal-related problems and damage or reach us online: Contact Us.