What Should I Do If I Find a Nest of Wild Animals in the Attic?

The attic is one of the most attractive places in the house to wild animals. They love the attic for several reasons including for security, food sources and for the care of their young. In fact, most of the wild animals going to the attic always do that when they want to make nest of babies due to the protection the place usually offer them. That is the reason most homeowners usually complain of sighting wild animals in their attics. If that have been your experience you are not to bother as here is where you will be sure of getting needed solution. Also, it is not unlikely to find wild animal nest of babies in the attic making you to be confused of what to do in such condition.

Confirm the kind of animal that has the nest in the attic
The first thing you should do when you find wild animal nest inside your attic is to find out the type of wild animal it is. The reason for this is to know the best way to go about handling the removing of the animal. Some wild animals are always aggressive while with their babies and can harm you if you are not careful of the diseases they cause. Also, finding the kind of animal that has the nest in the attic will help you know the easier way to remove the babies and the mother from the attic.

Install exclusion device to let the mother go out of the attic
If you confirm the kind of wild animal making nest in your attic, you will need to find out the best method for the removal. One of the multi-purpose removing methods you need to know about is exclusion methods. Install exclusion device at the entrance of the animal to the attic and cover other entrance and exit points.





Climb to the attic and bring the wild animal babies out
Now you should climb into the attic to bring out the baby wild animal living inside there. Make sure you wear glove and nose mask to avoid getting harmed by the animal or breathing the droppings in the attic.

Clean up the attic to avoid contacting disease from the feces
After removing the baby wild animal in your attic the next thing to do is to clean up the entire attics. Remove the soiled insulation material in the attic and replace with another. Sanitize the place with antimicrobial solution of your choice.

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