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ATTIC INFESTATION OFTEN DISCOVERED IN SPRING

Spring is the typical breeding season for wildlife. It is also the time many homeowners discover unwanted guests in their attic. Your attic space is ideal for breeding. It offers protection from the elements and provides a hidden place to nest as they birth their young. Vermin are clever and can find a variety of ways to access your attic unnoticed. An attic infestation is not just annoying, it can be dangerous.

Are You Hearing Noises At night?

An attic infestation may sound like tiny feet scrambling across the ceiling, but more often it is the sound of scratching. Raccoons, rats, mice, and squirrels all scratch at the attic flooring as they carve out space for nesting, to bury food, or to create a latrine.

ANIMAL REMOVAL

The first step is to identify the vermin, then develop a safe removal plan. We have helped hundreds of homeowners, in the Chicago metro area, get rid of vermin. More importantly, we can properly clean up the mess they leave behind. Attempting to deal with an attic infestation on your own can be very risky. Vermin are defensive animals and can be dangerous if they feel threatened.

DIY TRAPS AND POISON

Many homeowners attempt to deal with an attic infestation on their own using traps and poison. Not only are these attempts risky, removing the vermin does not address all the problems these critters create.

CONTAMINATED INSULATION & ATTIC SURFACES

When your attic is infested with vermin, insulation and attic surfaces may be contaminated with feces and urine which can also transmit leptospirosis and other dangerous bacteria. In most cases, insulation must be removed. Then the area must be fully disinfected before re-insulating the area. Click here to learn more.

THE RISK ACCORDING TO THE CDC

There are several diseases transmitted by vermin. Don’t put yourself at risk, call Attic Air. We assess your situation, inspect the attic, manage the animal removal and clean up the contaminated area following the highest safety standards to minimize the risk of spreading contaminants.

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CALL ATTIC AIR FOR HELP – 630.830.3870

If you suspect an infestation, don’t wait until spring to address the problem. In spring, new offspring are likely and will only add to the problem and the risk. Call us for a free assessment today. And check with your insurance company, often infestations are covered by homeowners insurance.