As summer starts to segue into fall, there is a good chance that you are spending more and more time indoors as the temperature continues to drop.
Unfortunately, many animals prefer to keep out of the cold as much as people do.
As animals prepare to find shelter from the oncoming winter weather, there will be a large influx of squirrels and groundhogs heading into basements and attics.
These animals can be pretty crafty and can make their way into anywhere, but there are some precautions that can be taken so that these things do not occur.
The thing that is most important to do is to make sure that any holes are covered.
This may seem really obvious, but there are a lot of things that may be neglected.
You might easily miss a small opening where a pipe or wire enters the building.
Squirrels and other rodents stretch out and fit through openings that appear much smaller than the animals themselves.
Look around your home very carefully and fill up or screen off any such exposed areas.
Animals can also get into chimneys and other ventilation points around the house.
Although these spots need to remain open to vent smoke and other such things, screening them off will prevent animals from entering.
It is also important that you do not fill any openings if you suspect that animals are already in your home.
Many animals will enter and exit several times a day.
This will only trap them inside.
Another important thing is to make sure that your trees are well kept.
Squirrels are very good jumpers.
If you have unruly branches stretching out, they may easily be able to jump in through an open window.
By keeping your trees' branches well-trimmed and pruned, you will greatly reduce the chances of squirrels coming in through windows.
You can also use repellant sprays to keep squirrels out of your attic.
You can buy these products at any common gardening or hardware store.
You can also make your own animal repellent spray by mixing a small amount of cayenne pepper with water.
While there is still some nice weather left, it may be a good idea to check around your home and get these things done before squirrels or groundhogs decide come in and to make their nests.
Attics and basements can be ideal living conditions for pests throughout the winter months.
Unfortunately, many animals prefer to keep out of the cold as much as people do.
As animals prepare to find shelter from the oncoming winter weather, there will be a large influx of squirrels and groundhogs heading into basements and attics.
These animals can be pretty crafty and can make their way into anywhere, but there are some precautions that can be taken so that these things do not occur.
The thing that is most important to do is to make sure that any holes are covered.
This may seem really obvious, but there are a lot of things that may be neglected.
You might easily miss a small opening where a pipe or wire enters the building.
Squirrels and other rodents stretch out and fit through openings that appear much smaller than the animals themselves.
Look around your home very carefully and fill up or screen off any such exposed areas.
Animals can also get into chimneys and other ventilation points around the house.
Although these spots need to remain open to vent smoke and other such things, screening them off will prevent animals from entering.
It is also important that you do not fill any openings if you suspect that animals are already in your home.
Many animals will enter and exit several times a day.
This will only trap them inside.
Another important thing is to make sure that your trees are well kept.
Squirrels are very good jumpers.
If you have unruly branches stretching out, they may easily be able to jump in through an open window.
By keeping your trees' branches well-trimmed and pruned, you will greatly reduce the chances of squirrels coming in through windows.
You can also use repellant sprays to keep squirrels out of your attic.
You can buy these products at any common gardening or hardware store.
You can also make your own animal repellent spray by mixing a small amount of cayenne pepper with water.
While there is still some nice weather left, it may be a good idea to check around your home and get these things done before squirrels or groundhogs decide come in and to make their nests.
Attics and basements can be ideal living conditions for pests throughout the winter months.
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