The seclusion and warmth of attics make them attractive to rodents, birds, insects, and other pests. These pests cause a variety of problems, including chewing through insulation to create pathways throughout your attic and damaging ductwork and electrical wires. Moreover, the infestations they initiate can result in significant, costly repairs. The best way to protect your attic from these pests is to prevent them from getting in in the first place.

Rodents are the most common attic pests, but other pests also infest attics. Some, such as termites and carpenter ants, significantly compromise the structure of your attic and the efficiency of your insulation. Others, such as cockroaches and silverfish, consume the spray foam insulation that’s increasingly found in attics, reducing its effectiveness over time.

Protecting Your Attic from Pests with Insulation

Keeping wildlife out of attics starts with sealing entry points. Birds, raccoons, squirrels, and mice enter homes through attic windows or roof gaps, while larger animals such as opossums can force their way through the attic eaves or shingle seams. Even new construction can leave gaps that critters can exploit, as contractors often leave a gap or two behind.

Inspecting your attic regularly, especially during seasonal changes, can help you spot pests in the early stages of infestation. You should look for droppings, nesting materials, and signs of damage to ductwork or electrical wires in the attic. You should also inspect the attic for entrance holes, which are typically easy to identify, and seal any cracks and crevices with silicone-based caulk or steel wool.

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