07/02/2026
*Myth*
Rodents only try to nest in homes over the winter...
*Fact*
Rodents especially squirrels will nest in homes year round. They are looking for a safe space. The reason you hear them more in the fall/winter is because they are actively foraging and storing food for the winter as well as spending more time in attics during these times.
Don't let myths allow you to become a victim of a bigger bill.
The longer the activity is allowed to continue, the more costly the exclusion may become.
Attic insulation today is typically blown in and as the presence of animals increases, the insulation becomes matted causing it to lose its R value which leads to increased heating and cooling costs.
Rodents will naturally chew some materials to sharpen their teeth and as modern construction practices change we are finding more and more soybased materials in construction materials. i.e. certain types of wiring, formaldehyde free spray foam, and even some modern adhesives. The reason this is significant is rodents don't know any better and will chew these materials thinking it's food.
If your pest control company isn't checking your attic regularly what are you paying them for?
Aside from rodents, the attic is the most common entry point for roaches and other pests.
Hire a company that includes the attic as part of your service to ensure these issues are kept in check for YOUR benefit!
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