Use the list here to learn more about each type of rodent or wildlife and the common issues that can be caused by them. It’s important to note that critter activity in attics or crawlspaces is incredibly common. Most wildlife that we deal with will take up residence either above or below your house or office building. But fear not, Dr. Critter can solve these animal problems in no time. The most crucial thing you can do is to act quickly and not allow the animals to do any additional damage to your attics, walls, basement, crawlspace, or any other area of your home or office.
September 20, 2014
Opossums are very similar to raccoons in that they leave damage to exterior entry points and their droppings are of a similar size.While the opossum can occasionally be found in attic spaces, tree hollows, and other lofty areas, they are more commonly found nesting in crawlspaces under homes, terrestrial burrows that other animals (such as armadillos) have created, and other dark, secluded, low-lying areas. Common…
September 20, 2014
Raccoons are a common problem, so you're not alone. Unfortunately, the raccoons are likely not alone, either. Not only do they often follow each other into attics but it is also very common for them to have 3-5 babies while in there. Raccoons leave huge holes in insulation and many times create fairly visible entry points into the home. Raccoons have been known to live in attic spaces, chimneys, and even crawlspaces.…
September 20, 2014
While rats are often heard at night, squirrels are primarily heard throughout the day - most commonly at sunrise and sunset. Like rats, they leave small droppings and ruin insulation by tunneling right through it. The tricky part about diagnosing a squirrel problem is that sometimes they don't leave evidence of droppings inside the home. Squirrels are usually found in attics and higher floors of homes and…
September 13, 2014
It's likely that you have a rat problem if you hear noises at night, scratching inside your walls, or things rustling around in your attic. Rats will leave large amounts of small droppings and dig very long tunnels through your insulation making it look almost like Swiss cheese. You may even find droppings in your basement, kitchen or bedroom. All of these warning signs should be addressed very quickly. The longer rats…
