Have you been hearing strange noises at night? Maybe there’s been a scratching noise coming from your ceiling. While you might begin to think your house is haunted, the more likely answer is that animals are living in your attic.
Tons of different types of animals infest attics, including mammals, insects, and other pests. You might find raccoons, squirrels, rodents, bees, ants, termites, and other wildlife living in your attic. No matter what type of animal is living in your home, you’ll need to contact a wildlife control or pest control company to remove them.
The price of removing animals from your attic depends on the size of the infestation, the type of animals, the number of entry points that need to be sealed, whether your attic has damage that must be repaired, and whether you need an emergency visit.
At Nuisance Wildlife Rangers, we can remove any type of animal from your attic using humane and ethical approaches. In other words, we will keep you and your family safe without harming the wildlife in the process.
In this article, you will learn:
- What are the signs of an animal in your attic?
- What types of animals infest attics?
- What is the cost to remove animals from attics
Signs of an Animal in Your Attic
Wildlife might wander into your attic in search of food sources, shelter, and a place to nest for their young. There are many ways to tell if wild animals are living in your attic. Knowing the signs can help you determine whether it’s time to call an animal control and wildlife removal company.
The signs that animals are living in your attic include:
- Strange Noises- Different animals make different sounds. If there are rodents in your attic, you might hear scurrying sounds. On the other hand, bees and other flying insects make buzzing noises. If you hear weird sounds from your ceiling, you might have animals in the attic.
- Foul Smells- You might notice a foul smell in your home if animals are in your attic. For example, raccoons have a musky scent, while rodents smell like ammonia.
- Droppings and Stains- If you find droppings or urine stains in your attic, there may be animals living there. The size and appearance of droppings can help you determine what type of animal is in your home.
- Nests- Some animals will make nests in your attic. Nests made of leaves, twigs, or paper can indicate that you have squirrels in the attic. Bees and wasps might create hives in your attic.
- Damage- Some animals, like rodents and raccoons, cause damage to attics. You might notice damaged insulation, chewed wires, or torn ducts.
If you believe animals are living in your attic, it is best to leave the work to professionals. At Nuisance Wildlife Rangers, we can trap and remove any type of animal that is living in your home. Allowing us to take care of it prevents you from coming into contact with diseases that certain types of animals – like rodents or bats – can spread.
Animal in Attic: Removal Cost Factors
If you have animals in your attic, you are probably wondering how much it is going to cost to remove them. The cost of removal depends on a variety of factors, including:
Type of Animal
Certain animals are more difficult to remove than others. For example, raccoon removal and squirrel removal costs around the same. However, insects like bees, ants, termites, and roaches can create big colonies that take time to eliminate. Another example of a more expensive animal to remove is bats, as they fly around and carry dangerous diseases like rabies.
Size of Infestation
Another thing to consider is the size of the infestation. If you only have one animal living in your attic, the price of removal won’t be too steep. That said, large families of animals or total infestations will cost more as it requires more work and a higher level of expertise to remove them.
Number of Entry Points
Animals use entry points to gain access to your attic. When we remove animals, we also seal up entry points to ensure wildlife cannot get back into your home. The more entry points we have to seal, the higher the overall price will be.
Damage to Attic
Certain animals might cause damage to your attic, such as chewed wires, damaged insulation, and ripped ducts. If you need us to repair the damage caused by animals, you might be looking at an additional cost.
Emergency Visits
Lastly, animals do not always adhere to business hours. Most wildlife removal companies work Monday through Friday at 9 am to 5 pm. Some companies might have weekend hours, however, if you need animal removal outside of operation hours, you will be charged for an emergency visit.
Get Connected to a Wildlife Removal Expert
If you are dealing with an animal infestation in your attic, it’s time to seek professional help. At Nuisance Wildlife Rangers, we can use live traps to capture, remove, and relocate animals from your attic. We always use a humane and ethical approach, which means we will never harm the animals we remove.
Contact us today for more information on how much it costs to remove wildlife from your attic.
