Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of animals can live in your attic?

The animals that are most likely to be living in your attic are squirrels, raccoons, mice and rats with the occasional birds or bats nesting. If you hear noises during the daytime, it is probably an animal making your home his own. 
How do I know what animal is in my attic?

What is in my attic that scratches?

Scratching: Most animals scratch in the attic, to clear out space for nesting, or maybe to bury food. Raccoons, rats, mice, and squirrels all scratch. You’re most likely dealing with a nocturnal animal since you hear noises at night, so it may not be squirrel. … Rolling ball noises: Likely squirrels or rats rolling nuts.

How do I know what animal is in my attic?

Look at photos of Raccoon Feces, or Squirrel Feces, or Rat Feces, or Mouse Feces, or Bat Feces. You can also look at the animal tracks left in the dust in the attic. Check on almost any surface not covered by insulation, and there should be a layer of dust with animal tracks. Or you can check for muddy footprints.

How do rodents get into the attic?

There are many ways for a mouse or rat to gain entrance into a home. When mice (rat) climb up downspouts, jump down from tree branches, or access your roofline in some other way, the first location they will find in your home is the attic.
Birds and bats will look for specific holes in your attic or specific shapes.

Are rats in the attic dangerous?

Rats in the attic, and the bugs they bring with them, are potentially very dangerous to a person or pet’s health, and can also cause structural or material damage to your home.

Are raccoons in the attic dangerous?

Raccoon urine is equally dangerous and can carry a bacterial infection that poses a major threat to our kidney function – leptospirosis. … If raccoons made their business in your attic, your insulation is probably compromised. If you find droppings on the insulation, there’s no doubt about it, you have to get rid of it.

What animal makes a squeaking sound at night?

Squeaking is often a mouse or possibly a rat, with their singing chatter a constant reminder of their presence. Bats make a few squeaking noises as well, but you’re less likely to hear them squeak inside unless there’s a large number of them living in the attic. Raccoons are actually the chattiest of them all.

Can you get sick from rodents and animals living in your attic?

When rats or mice make a nest in the home, the buildup of urine and droppings can spread disease throughout the house (compounded by decaying organic material from rats that have died). … Diseases directly transmitted by rodents include Hantavirus, salmonella, rat-bite fever, leptospirosis, and even bubonic plague.

How do I get rid of an animal in my attic?

Call Eraticators to help you remove animals from your attic! You can try to catch/remove them yourself but there is always a potential scratch/bite you don’t need to get. Most of the time rodents or animals in your attic can carry disease or different worms that are harmful to people!
Leave it to professionals!