Wildlife Removal Photo Album: Squirrel Damage in Deal, NJ Home
I was sent to a home in Deal, NJ to deal with a common wildlife infestation here in New Jersey — squirrels had managed to gain access inside the homeowner’s attic. Because squirrels are agile climbers, they can easily land on roofs, either by overhanging tree branches or utility lines entering the home.
Once on the roof, the squirrels will look for openings or weaknesses in the home’s structure to gain access inside the attic where they have privacy from predators and are protected from the outdoor elements.
The homeowner reported hearing noises coming from above at night and early morning for quite some time. Whenever you hear wildlife noises, you should immediately call a wildlife professional to remove the infestation. Having wildlife in one’s home can not only lead to significant property damage, but it is also a health hazard for the occupants. Animal droppings and urine can contain pathogens that can become airborne and travel throughout the home. You can get sick from wildlife without actually seeing the animal face-to-face!
Damage on roof from squirrels in Deal, NJ
We inspected the house and found a very large gap chewed into the edge of the roof by squirrels. As often happens, the wood had been very baldy water-damaged. Soft, water-damaged wood is an invitation for wildlife, and squirrels and other animals often exploit these weaknesses in a home's structure to gain access.
Patch on roof Installed in Deal, New Jersey
We patched the the hole, being sure to extend the patch a few feet to either side in order to prevent the issue in the future.
Squirrel Trap set up on roof in Deal, NJ
We also set traps and a one-way device to catch and evict the culprits. One-ways allow the animals to leave, but prevent their return, so that it's a one-way trip for them out of your attic. The trapping strategy worked perfectly and the wildlife issue was completely resolved.