
Even in Florida, when the temperature drops, wildlife such as raccoons, possums, bats, and rats can seek shelter and warmth in homes and businesses. This can potentially lead to property damage, health hazards, and significant inconvenience.
As the leading rodent control company in Tampa, the Wildlife Specialists at Nvirotect Pest Control Services are well-acquainted in keeping animals outside of your home or business this winter.
Issues Caused by Wildlife Shelter in Homes or Businesses
Animals taking shelter in your home or business can result in significant problems, including:
Structural Damage
Animals like rats and raccoons are notorious for chewing through wires, insulation, and even wooden beams. Significant damage from chewing can lead to electrical malfunctions, increased energy costs, or weakened structural integrity.
Health Risks
Wildlife can introduce harmful germs into your home. For example, rats can carry diseases such as leptospirosis and hantavirus, while bats can transmit rabies. Droppings and urine from animals can also lead to contamination of surfaces and air quality, which can cause respiratory issues or other illnesses.
Noise and Disruption
Wildlife activity can be noisy – especially at night. Scratching, scurrying, and squeaking sounds in your walls, ceilings, or attics can disrupt your sleep and productivity.
Secondary Infestations
Wildlife can actually attract other pests like fleas, mites, and ticks, which increases the overall pest problem and can potentially create even more health hazards.
Signs That Wildlife May Have Entered Your Property
Catching the early signs of a wildlife problem is important in preventing damage to your home or business and harm to you, your family, and your clients.
- Noises: Unusual sounds at night, such as scratching, squeaking, or rustling, often indicate the presence of animals.
- Droppings: Animal waste found near walls, attics, or in dark, damp areas is a strong indicator of intrusion.
- Damage: Look for chewed wires, gnawed wood, or torn insulation.
- Odors: Strong, foul smells from droppings, urine, or decaying food brought in by wildlife.
- Visible Entry Points: Holes or gaps around vents, foundations, soffit, and roofs provide easy access for wildlife. Tracks, rubmarks, or claw marks around these areas can easily confirm their presence.
How Nvirotect Pest Control Services Can Help
If you suspect wildlife has taken up residence in your home or business, Nvirotect Pest Control Services, the best wildlife removal service in Tampa, is ready to resolve the issue effectively and humanely.
Your Wildlife Specialist will begin by conducting a detailed inspection of your property to identify current and potential entry points. We then seal these gaps using durable materials to make sure that any pests can no longer access your property through those entry points. Nvirotect Pest Control Services specializes in humane wildlife trapping techniques that prioritize the safety of the animals and your property. Once removed, the animals are then safely relocated to wildlife habitats away from residential or commercial areas. If rodents are in your home, the next step is to provide industry-leading Tampa rodent removal for your property.
Prevention Strategies
The best way to prevent wildlife from entering your home or business is to take proactive steps. This includes:
- Securing trash cans and food storage areas.
- Trimming trees and shrubs away from touching your home or business that provide easy access to your roof.
- Installing barriers around crawl spaces and other vulnerable areas.
- Maintaining your property to ensure ongoing protection.
- Removing clutter, woodpiles, debris from around your yard.
- Thinning out vegetation to reduce the likelihood of harborage.
Protect Your Property This Winter
The winter months should not mean sharing your space with uninvited guests. When prevention is not enough for your property, Nvirotect Pest Control Services is here to help. Our experts specialize in rodent removal, rodent control, entry point repairs, and humane wildlife removal and trapping services.
For more information about the most humane and effective rodent removal in Tampa, call us today at 813.968.7031 or complete our contact request form for a competitive quote.