Animal Shelter staff would like to remind homeowners that this fall while you’re getting your property ready for a change in the season that it’s a good time to make sure it’s wildlife proofed as well, to keep wildlife intrusions and other problems at bay.
Steps to prevent critters from moving in include:
- Install an animal-proof chimney cap after inspecting chimney flue from the roof (or have a chimney sweep do it) to make sure no animals are present, and use a flashlight to check for animal signs indoors on the damper and smoke shelf
- Keep tree branches trimmed six feet away from your house
- Clean up debris, especially leaves piled in gutters and around foundation
- Don’t feed wildlife
If you notice signs on the exterior of your home or inside the attic that animals may have already moved in, read the article below for how to test for signs of “residents” and how to properly seal the entry/exit points.
The Animal Shelter does not recommend using poison as a way to deter squirrels, rats and other small animals because once they ingest it, it becomes a danger to other wildlife, such as owls, that help naturally control this population.
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