Key takeaways
- Cold weather sends animals looking for warmth
- Walk the roofline, vents and foundation
- Seal with steel mesh, not foam
- Trim branches that touch the roof
Fall is the busiest season for animals moving into homes.
Start at the roof
Look at soffits, fascia boards, roof vents and the chimney for gaps, gnawing and loose screens.
Check the walls and base
Look where pipes and cables enter the house and where the foundation meets the siding.
Fix with the right material
Use steel mesh, metal flashing and hard sealants. Foam and thin screen are easy for animals to chew through.
Take away the ladder
Branches near the roof are bridges for squirrels. Trimming them back by a few feet helps a lot.
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