Some people describe these fluffy, wide-eyed pests as charming and even adorable, but these malicious home wreckers are anything but.

There is a wide range of wildlife found throughout Brooklyn that try to fly, crawl or leap their way into comfortable human spaces for the winter. These animals can cause extensive problems for homes, businesses, and other structures. Some of the pests that try to get inside in the colder months are squirrels and chipmunks, birds and bats, and occasionally even the popularly ‘masked’ villain, the North American raccoon.

While you may enjoy watching these creatures in your yard or even snapping photos of them as they frolic about, you will not enjoy them so much if they decide to take up residence inside your attic spaces, wall voids, or other areas of your home.

There are many reasons why wildlife prevention is so important to Brooklyn homeowners. There is a long list of dangers that can accompany an abundance of wildlife on a property. And they only get worse as time goes on if they are not dealt with properly.

• When wildlife pests get into homes, they usually bring other pests inside with them, parasites such as mites, lice, ticks, and fleas. These parasite pests bring their own list of problems and dangers.
• Rodent pests like possums, raccoons, squirrels, and chipmunks wreak havoc when micro-droplets from their waste spread diseases such as hantavirus to susceptible hosts.
• Pests like wildlife are not interested in sharing ‘their space’ with others. Using their sharp teeth and long claws, these animals can produce a significant amount of property damage in the pursuit of creating their ‘dream home.’
• Unfortunately, the damage won’t stop when a wild animal expires within the nooks and crannies of the home. Wildlife corpses will attract new pests, produce horrendous smells, and create infestations from maggots and flies.

Unless the problem is dealt with quickly, these deceptively adorable wild pests will soon run you out of house and home.

The best method of keeping wildlife off your property is to understand what factors attract them and what you can do to negate these as soon as possible.

• Store garbage in tight containers or bins, taking care to have them emptied weekly.
• Don’t allow rubble such as leaves, tree branches, and other sorts of materials to build up around the home. These cozy hiding spots will draw certain forms of wildlife closer and closer to the home.
• Install weatherproofing under doors and windows, adding protection against any gnawing or digging behavior.
• Make sure any gaps or holes in your foundation, outer walls, or roof areas are repaired. Even if there are small holes, animals can chew them larger to gain entrance. This will not only let other pests inside but moisture as well, which can create wood rot.
• For the ultimate protection against squirrel activity, install a chimney cap on any active smoke shafts attached to the house.

Many laws prevent homeowners from exterminating or relocating wildlife on their own, and the health risks associated with attempting to do so are very high. To have a professional pest operative complete an inspection regarding your wildlife concerns, reach out to Wildlife Removal NY today.

Don’t let your home or business become the place where the wild things are. For ultimate wildlife exclusion, partner with the professionals at Wildlife Removal NY now by calling or visiting our office.

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