Once you are sure all animals have left seal the remaining hole and start cleaning up.
Get rid of animal in attic.
Probably the most common animals found in attics are rats and mice.
For more advanced info read opossums in the attic guide.
Most animals enter attics through small holes or man made openings such as vents.
Not too hard with possums.
Practical ways to get rid of small animals in the attic rats mice.
When possible exclusion tends to be easier since you don t have to directly handle the animal.
Look for any holes in the roofing or between the roof and the siding or brick.
Inspect the exterior of your home.
I bought more than a dozen havahart 1079 traps in my first year of business and all but one of them are still in use today.
House mice can live just about anywhere.
To get rid of animals in your attic or walls i look for a live catch cage trap with thick wire gauge a heavy duty door and a small amount of moving parts.
Yes snakes actually do sometimes live in attics.
To use this method seal up all entrances to the attic except the main one and cover it with a one way door.
If you want to know how to get rid of animals in the attic this is the correct method trapping removal and sealing of entry points.
Locate the entry points.
Scampering noises and missing insulation near the eaves are signs of squirrels.
Tips for removing animals commonly found in your attic rats and mice.
Fix holes in your roof.
Because they need water daily they tend to nest.