Sometimes, despite our best efforts in keeping our home tidy and making
sure everything is in order, the occasional unwanted house guest still manages to get in.
Small wildlife like raccoons, mice, squirrels, and skunks, find our home too desirable to pass up.
With a bountiful supply
of food and warm and cozy nooks and crannies to take shelter in, it’s
no wonder our furry little friends want in. Although keeping them out of our homes will require
time and money, prevention is key when it comes to wildlife control, and it is still a
lot cheaper than dealing with a full-blown infestation..
Common entry points for wildlife are decks and porches. Since these are
usually close to the ground and often have small openings, they will be easily accessible
for small wildlife. Preventive measures include setting up exclusion barriers, such as taking steps to
block any holes and cracks that can serve as an entry point to wildlife.
View your home or deck/porch area through the eyes of a squirrel (or
similar animal), then
critter-proof your home accordingly. But before you start, check to see
if any wildlife has already
entered your space. If you close entry points prematurely, you could be
trapping an animal
inside which could cause them to suffer and die with no means of
escape. If you aren’t sure if
there are any animals inside, place a sheet of paper or cloth at the
entry point and check back
in a few days to see if it’s been moved. If it has, contact a
professional humane wildlife removal
service so they can assist you. If the sheet hasn’t been moved, you can
use wood lattice to cover
the perimeter of the opening beneath your deck or porch, or use trench
screening to keep
wildlife out.
Regardless of the season, make sure your home is properly wildlife
proofed and should you have
an infestation problem, removal of the animals should be done humanely
and without harming the environment.
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