Americans value self-sufficiency, don’t we? We like to be independent, to do things on our own. Sometimes this is a good thing. No one wants to rely on someone else all the time. Other times, though, our independent spirits can get in the way. We try to tackle something that would best be left to someone else. That’s why you should call Spencer Pest Services if wildlife have made their way inside your home this winter.
Winter is the prime time for wildlife home invasions. Animals are cold and hungry, and they just want to survive the rest of winter. Where better to do that than within the warm confines of a home replete with food? It is not at all uncommon for raccoons, squirrels, bats, and opossums to get into homes during this time of year.
Problems Wildlife Cause for Homeowners
If any of these creatures get into your home, you may be tempted to try to get rid of them yourself. However, this is an area that is best left to professional pest control experts.
Here’s why:
Wildlife cause serious damage. If pests get into your home, they’ll do a lot of damage before they leave. They’ll destroy your belongings, make holes in your walls, chew through insulation and wiring, and leave waste behind. To avoid this fate, it’s important to remove wildlife as quickly and thoroughly as possible. DIY methods for wildlife removal often only take care of part of the problem and leave some pests behind to continue their destruction.
Wildlife can be dangerous. Probably the most important reason to hire professional pest control experts is that they are specially trained to deal with dangerous creatures. You may not look at a squirrel and think it could hurt you, but these animals can be harmful to your health and well-being.
Raccoons, squirrels, bats, and opossums can spread a number of diseases. If surfaces in your home become contaminated by their waste, you may become sick through unintentional ingestion. Similarly, bats have been known to cause respiratory illnesses when people breathe in spores from a fungus caused by their feces.
If you try a hands-on approach to pest removal, these wildlife animals could become aggressive and scratch or bite you. This may lead to a number of infections and diseases, including serious ones like rabies.
Let the Professionals Help
Wildlife removal is definitely an activity that should be left to the professionals. Spencer Pest Services has developed a five-step plan for wildlife removal that includes a one year warranty.
Our five steps include:
- Inspection
- Exclusion
- Trapping and removal
- Sanitizing
- Exterior bait stations
If you find yourself with a wildlife infestation, make the smart choice and call Spencer Pest Services. You’ll be happy you did.