Storms can occur at any time of the year. They can range from minor rainstorms to hurricanes in Florida. A storm can cause significant damage to a house. Wind can blow tree limbs and cause damage to the roof and siding. Wind can also cause roofing shingles and pieces of siding to come loose or fall off.
Problems Wildlife Cause for Florida Homeowners
Wild animals in the house are another common problem for Florida homeowners. Animals such as rats, squirrels, raccoons, and bats can find small openings that are less than an inch in diameter and chew or scratch to expand the size until they are able to squeeze through and get into the attic or basement.
Once animals get into a house, they can cause even more damage. Rats and squirrels are known for chewing on wood, drywall, and even electrical wires, which can cause power outages and fire hazards. Raccoons can also chew and scratch the interior of a house. Animals of all kinds can give birth inside attics, basements, and crawlspaces. They can leave behind waste that can spread illnesses to humans. Some animals, such as raccoons and bats, can spread rabies if they bite a human or a pet.
Animals Can Exploit Storm Damage to Get into a House
Damage from a storm can make it easier for wildlife to get into a house. Therefore, you should inspect your home for damage as soon as possible after a storm. Any loose shingles or siding or small holes could serve as entry points (openings) for animals. You should have any damage repaired right away, even if it appears to be minor. This can help you make sure that wildlife will stay outside and not be able to enter your Florida home.
What to Do If Wild Animals Are Living in Your House
If your house has already been damaged by a storm and rodents or wildlife have gotten inside, you should have them trapped and removed before they cause more damage to the interior of your home. You should not try to trap any wildlife by yourself because there is a danger that you could be bitten or scratched.
Call Miller’s Rodent and Wildlife Solutions. We will trap the wildlife and relocate them away from your home. We use humane methods and do not utilize poisons or pesticides including bait boxes (read our blog on why here). After we have caught and removed the animals, we can repair the damage to your house to keep other wildlife from getting in at another time ad all the work performed will be covered under our warranty for your peace of mind. If you have a problem with wild animals in your house or just want to prevent that from happening, give Miller’s Rodent and Wildlife Solutions
a call or text at 941-302-6009.
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