AB & BE
Animal Bat & Bird Extractors
10656 Keysville Rd
Emmittsburg, Md 21727
SOLVING HUMAN ANIMAL CONFLICTS
301-748-8372
Licensed & Insured to $1,000,000.00
Certificates Available Upon Request
Tim McDowell 301 748 8372

Animal troubleshooting and diagnosis

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       When you hear noises in the attic, there are a couple of things you want to check for. First inspect the exterior of the house and look for  holes that animals can enter. A rule of thumb we use, a 3 inch in diameter hole means a squirrel or bird could be the noisy culprit.

This wire mesh patch was useless because the squirrel could still smell his home. He then sat there and chewed next to the wire mesh until he was able to gain entry again.

Vents that look bent or damaged usually mean raccoon infestation. Sometimes squirrels use them also. Bats have no problem using this vent for a roost

   This raccoon entered through this vent. Look at the bottom louver, it appears to be missing and the interior screening is ripped down.  Note the destroyed wall insulation and the pink insulation it has destroyed.

   Check the rear roof and see if you have an attic fan. The screening on these attic fans are  very weak. The screens aren't much stronger than window screens. Raccoons and squirrels can remove these screens very easily and gain entrance to your home. See how we exclude raccoons and squirrels from attic fans

These suggestions are from experience and for informational purposes only.  You should always hire a professional when attempting to remove wild animals from your house.