Animals Damaging Insulation

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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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How to Tell if You Have Squirrels or Rats in Your Attic

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When you suspect you have uninvited wildlife living in your attic, two potential culprits are squirrels and rats. Homeowners may often mistake one for the other, so understanding the similarities and differences between rats and squirrels can help you identify the infestation you have. Squirrels and rats are both members of the rodent family and share similar mannerisms, like chewing on various items, being clever and leaving messes if they get into your home. While they have similarities, there are ways you can distinguish them from each other. Learn the differences between squirrels and rats, so you can determine which rodent infestation you have in your attic. Call Now for Wildlife Removal Service ➔   Signs That Rats or Squirrels Are in Your Walls Rodents are allusive and often challenging to spot, especially if they’re traveling through your walls. One of the most obvious signs of rodents in your home is scratching noises. Here are some other signs to look out for: Droppings: You may notice small...
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What Diseases Do Rodents Carry?

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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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The Difference Between Mice and Rats

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Rodents pose a nasty problem for homeowners throughout Texas. These elusive nocturnal creatures invade food supplies, cause extensive property damage, leave their droppings in living areas, and even carry and spread diseases. Call Now for Wildlife Removal While it's not likely that you can have mice and rats at the same time (rats often feed on mice — the scent of a rat is enough to drive mice away), the presence of either one requires immediate attention.     How to Tell If You Have Mice or Rats in Your Home If you want to get rid of these destructive pests, you first need to determine whether you're living with mice or rats. Each has different characteristics that impact the removal process. If you have rodents in your home, it's probably one of the three types — roof rats, Norway rats (less common) or house mice. You can often distinguish between these three by their appearance. But since you don't always see them, you can use other methods to identify your household...
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