Wildlife Problems
| Wildlife can get into a home's
chimney or attic through unscreened vents or
openings left by loose or rotten boards. Animals
are particularly attracted to homes with easily
accessible food, such as garbage cans, composters
or pet food left outdoors. Animal-proof your home by installing wire mesh into all possible entrances like vents, holes in the attic, soffits, etc. Make sure all garbage is in covered cans or store it in the garage. Don'st leave pet food outdoors at night. Do not put animal bones or fat in your composter. If a raccoon has already moved into your attic or a skunk is nesting under your porch, the solution may be patience. Many wildlife problems are temporary. Animals denning in your house during the spring months have probably settled in to a safe and quiet place to raise their young. Once the young reach a certain age (approximately 6-12 weeks), usually in early- to mid-summer, the mother almost always relocates the whole family to a new nest in the natural environment. When you are sure that all of the animals have moved out, animal-proof your home.
For even more help, consult the Humane Societiy of the United States section on Urban Wildlife. RVWS HOTLINE: 613-258-9480 |