How To Tell If Something Is In Your Attic

These visual clues constitute evidence that someone is in your house.

How to tell if something is in your attic.

There are many visual clues in your home that might indicate someone is inside. You might also see lights on inside that you didn t leave on when you left. I think there is an animals living up there this is a common call we get here at creature control. This is a tell tale sign that you have a squirrel problem in your attic.

Icicles may look pretty but they could also be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your roof. These are good places to investigate signs of leaks. If you notice one or more of these occurring you probably need to take action. While you re up there you can also keep your eye out for signs of uninvited pests.

But small animals like raccoons can also get int your attic and make it home. If you see any signs of pests in your attic call an exterminator to rid of the problem before beginning any work. There are four especially common signs of problems with attic insulation. Check valleys vent pipes and areas around attic ventilation fans for dampness.

You may be able to hear this when you are in the house on the floor below. See if you can spy wet roof sheathing that s the wood underneath the shingles an indication of problems with roof shingles. They include rafters and ceiling joists that are damp or blackened with mold. You might also see a person or persons moving around when you look through the windows.

It is not difficult to tell you have an animal in the home but it can be difficult to identify what sort of animal it is. I hear something in my attic. Squirrels can scratch the roof when they are entering or leaving an attic. Attics are a favorite nesting spot for wasps and bees.