Pests In The Attic
Megan Pinneo
Common Attic Pests
The attic can be a great added space in your home but it can also be a common place that harbors pests. Sometimes over looked for long periods of time, attics could be potentially housing a pest infestation. Most of the time without the owner themselves even knowing till it’s too late. In some cases a homeowner could be listing their home and while doing a walk through they stumble upon a full blown rodent infestation in the attic. But rodents are not the only pests that could be causing a problem in your attic.
What other pests could be hiding in the attic?
Let’s get into it.
First, and foremost, rats and mice. This is no mystery, rodents love to invade our homes and especially attics. With easy access from the roof, and often undisturbed, rodents can eat, sleep, and mate all in one place. Cutting back branches so that they do not fall onto the roof, and making sure shrubs are not rested on any structure wall is a great way to keep rodents from coming in. Also, as for any pest, doing a walk around to insure that there are no holes or cracks in the walks. Seal up any tears or holes you come across. Remember that rodents can fit into the smallest of openings.
Rats and mice are not the only rodents that seek shelter in the attic. Raccoons, and squirrels will too. Applying the same tips for rats and mice around your property will also help keep the raccoons, and squirrels away.
Silverfish are notorious for infesting storage boxes in places like the attic. Perhaps you decide to take down a box you packed away of old board games, and TADA, silverfish have created a world all their own contained in your cardboard box. Silverfish feed on boxes, paper, clothing, etc., many things that we tend to stow a way in our attic space. Opt for plastic storage bins rather than cardboard to help eliminate a silverfish problem. Keep paper good and clothing sealed, preferably in the plastic storage bins.
Termites are attracted to the exposed wood, joists, and posts found in an attic. Eliminate moisture, use a dehumidifier is necessary to help eliminate the possibility of termites and other pests. Once a termite infestation has taken place in your attic or any other space in your home it is important that you call a professional. Schedule a Termite Inspection with Black Knight Termite and Pest Control to get an accurate report of what type, and how severe the termite problem is. Termite Treatment will be necessary for proper elimination.
Spiders love to spin their webs in a dark attic. Easily hidden they can lay many eggs for long period, and create massive webs. Regular pest control service is often a great way to help eliminate pests such as spiders. If you have a smaller spider problem they can also be controlled by regular cleaning, and dusting. When you find webs quickly vacuum them up.
Best Way To Avoid ANY Pests In The Home
Depending on the area where you live the pests can differ. The pest control tips you found above apply to most all pests. A sure fire way to insure that your pest problem in eliminated in all areas of your home, even the attic, is with regular pest control service. Whether it be once a month, or every two, there are many customizable options when choosing the service that is right for you. Black Knight Termite and Pest Control is a local pest control company that is family owned and operated in the heart of Temecula Wine Country. Leading with a highly experienced crew specializing in most all pests. Designated technicians for gopher control, educated licensed termite inspectors, with over 20 years of experience that serve Riverside, and San Diego County. Continuing to grow into North County San Diego providing full service Termite and Pest Control.
The possibility of pests in the attic is endless. Basically, you name it and they could be harboring in your attic. When a rodent problem occurs in your attic, do not hesitate to call Black Knight for rodent control and defense services. Often times, an attic clean out and sanitation is necessary, rodents can carry many diseases, a rodent problem is better left to a professional. Call for a Rodent Inspection today.
There are so many different types of pests that can be hiding in an attic space.