Squirrels may look cute and adorable, but once they invaded our The Villages attic, the damages that they can cause will not be cute. They can create a range of damages that you may not initially expect. In addition, eliminating them from our attic can be difficult. In case you have a squirrel infestation issue, you will be surprised that you are not the only one experiencing it. Based on the most recent survey, at least 50% of all homeowners in the country have encountered pests that are dwelling in their attic.

The Damages of the Squirrels

A tiny damage on your Florida roof can be used by the squirrel to conveniently access our attic. With their sharp teeth and claws that they are using in breaking the tough nuts and seeds, they can also use this to create a way inside our attic. 

Create an Entry Hole

In order to access our attic, the squirrel will have to create an entry point. One way to do this is to chew the fascia and the soffits. They only need to create a hole with a diameter of 1 inch in order to enter our house. In case the hole is a bit smaller, they simply have to chew it to make it bigger. Any damage in this area can lead to water damages.

Destroying Your Personal Belongings

The Florida squirrels will create nest using various materials that they can find in our attic. Most of us will use our attic as our storage space for the items that we rarely use. It can be books, blankets, and clothes that can be used by the squirrels to create a comfortable den. The squirrels will normally creature their nest in the vent or chimney but you may also find it in the dark areas of our attic. The materials that they will use are all flammable materials which will pose a serious fire hazard to your property.

Electrical Wiring Issues

Squirrels will not chew the electrical wirings because they love its taste. They will chew our wires to control the growth of their teeth. An exposed live wire can cause accidental fire and electrocution. This can also affect the supply of energy in your house. When conducting repairs on the damages caused by the squirrels, you need to be careful. You might accidentally touch an exposed live wire that is concealed under the damaged insulation.

Chewing Plastic Pipes

Apart from the electric wires, the plastic PVC pipes are also vulnerable to the dangers of the Florida squirrels. Once a line in the attic has been damaged, it can cause leaking that can lead to water damages. It can also encourage the growth of mold and mildew.

To stay away from the possible damages that you can incur from the attack of The Villages squirrel. You need to stay alert and pay attention to the signs of squirrel infestation. This will enable you to deliver a potent solution immediately to avoid costly repairs.