Raccoons are so cute, BUT not in your attic!

5/19/2020 (Permalink)

raccoon in attic

Raccoons are cute and fun to watch.  However, they are very destructive when they are living in your attic.  Here are list of problems that can be caused by wild animals in an attic:

Nesting materials and food debris throughout the attic

Odor problems inside the home

Parasites, roundworm, and other pathogens

Pheromone scent that can attract new wildlife

Lots of feces and urine in the insulation

Growth of mold on contaminated attic areas

It is important to act as soon as possible when you have confirmed that you have guests in your attic.  You would need to call someone to clean, decontaminate, and restore the attic to its original state. This is just another job for SERVPRO of Piatt/DeWitt County.  These Professionals will do the following in complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1.  Vacuumed animal droppings throughout the attic and or insulation.
2. If the insulation has high concentration of droppings /remove the insulation and replace with new after cleaning and sterilizing.  
3. Larger debris must be picked up by hand.  
4. Nesting material such as sticks, leaves, and etc. used for nesting.  Keep in mind that often the nesting materials are often full of parasites. 
5. Clean with an antimicrobial.  

When unexpected guests come your way, remember to call SERVPRO of Piatt/County (217)-935-2992.