Problems Caused by Pigeons in Attics
Attics are similar to pigeons' favorite nesting locations out in the wild, which make them ideal spaces for lodging.
How do they get in?
The pests typically enter through loose roof shingles, tiles, and vents.
Once inside, pigeons cause multiple problems for homeowners:
- Besides being unsightly, pigeon droppings contain uric acid that can damage items stored in attics.
- The pests also carry parasites like mites, and their nests sometimes attract fleas and ticks inside homes.
- Finally, pigeons carry harmful, disease-causing bacteria, including those responsible for the spread of salmonella, tuberculosis, and the fungal disease histoplasmosis.
droppings in attic insulation
Control & Removal
Certain exclusion methods effectively reduce the possibility of attracting pigeons inside attics. Putting screens on windows and capping vents makes it harder for the pests to break into homes.
However, these methods aren't guaranteed to prevent infestation and individuals should never attempt to trap pigeons roosting in attics as it can lead to injury or disease transmission.
To be safe, contact professional wildlife removal specialists. In addition to removing the pests humanely and efficiently, Critter Control technicians also clean affected spaces to prevent the spread of bacteria.
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Squirrels and chipmunks were in our attic. So we called Critter Control to do an inspection. Their representative climbed all over our very steep roof and found several places where squirrels had entered our attic.
Upon inspection of the attic, evidence of bats was also found. The Critter Control team came on time to completely caulk the entire perimeter of the house and create an exit strategy for the squirrels and bats.
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bat droppings can cause histoplasmosis, this also required total removal and replacement of our attic insulation and sanitizing the space. Not a small job in a 1,300 sq. ft. attic! While Critter Control’s cost was high, our homeowners insurance covered most of it. Everyone representing Critter Control was professional, courteous and timely. I would highly recommend them to anyone who thinks they might have unwelcome guests living in their attic
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Madison came out the same day to do an inspection. She was knowledgeable, thorough, and highly professional. She examined the ‘matter’ that had been scattered on my threshold and thought it was foliage. But she then asked to go up to my attic space where the bats could be roosting. She had to walk up 3 flights of stairs with a heavy ladder. She again spent some time searching all the nooks and crannies and found nothing.
She seemed so interested in her craft, it was truly inspiring to see! She reassured me and is writing up a prevention strategy for my appraisal. She charged me NOTHING!! I am so impressed. We need more Madisons in this world!
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We noticed droppings on our brand new deck - we were given their number from our contractor. They came the next day. Brian looked at it and said - yeah, bats!! He then checked every area in our attic and he explained exactly what needed to be done.
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