Animals Damaging Insulation

Do you have animal droppings inside or outside of your home or commercial property? This could be a sign critters decided to move in, and wildlife often get cozy in your insulation, resulting in damage. Can Animals Live in Insulation? Yes, animals can live in insulation. They love the warmth and coziness of the material. Rodents like to burrow into insulation to create nests to seek shelter. These and other unwanted creatures can infest insulation, which can pose health risks and compromise the structural integrity of the building. How Do Wild Animals Damage Insulation? When critters create nests out of insulation, they chew, scratch and rip it up to get into it. The resulting holes and gaps in your insulation make it less effective at retaining your home's warmth or cooling. Urban Jungle offers attic insulation replacement services to repair damage caused by wildlife. Insulation Replacement Services➔ What Animals Damage Insulation? It can be easy for animals to find their way into your insulation. A few animals that might...
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What Diseases Do Rodents Carry?

As a homeowner, you care about the state and cleanliness of your home. The safety of you and your household is paramount — which is why you should protect yourself and others from rodents like mice and rats. These rodents can bring diseases into your living space. Educating yourself on the various dangers and using that information to take preventative measures is one of the easiest ways to improve your home's safety and sanitation. Which Kinds of Rodents Spread Disease? Mice and rats are the most common rodent disease spreaders. Wild rodents can create innovative ways to get into your home by finding hidden spots to nest and cultivating areas for disease to grow and migrate to other parts of your house. Pets such as hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs also have the potential to spread disease. Have your pets routinely guarded and examined by a vet to prevent the spread of common diseases. What Are Common Diseases Caused By Pests and Rodents? Rodents can carry a...
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