If you’re considering whether you should install a chimney cap on your smokestack, the animal control experts at American Bio-Tech strongly encourage you to act quickly. Installing a chimney cap will protect your home from pests, which could build nests in your chimney and possibly enter your home. When correctly installed, this device will prevent bats, rodents, and birds from entering through the top of your chimney and creating a safety hazard in your fireplace or exposing your household to possible contaminants. 

If you’re still not convinced, here are a few advantages to installing a chimney cap:

• Animal Control: When animals find their way into your home through the chimney, there’s a high chance that they’ll nest there. While this may seem harmless, this could clog your chimney, potentially leading to ventilation problems and smoke damage inside your house. Also, some animals, like bats, can harbor toxic chemicals in their waste.
• Reduce Moisture: A chimney cap will also minimize the amount of moisture that makes its way into your smokestack, thus protecting the structure from damage. This also helps to discourage mold growth and foul odors.
• Prevent House Fires: If an ember from your fireplace blows up your chimney, a fire could start in your chimney or on your roof. To boost safety precautions around your home, all you have to do is add a chimney cap.

A chimney cap will help keep your home safe from pests, unnecessary damage, and health risks. To learn more about American Bio-Tech and why they recommend installing a chimney cap, call (860) 355-1231 or visit them online for a complete list of animal control and removal services. Led by wildlife biologist Robert Boone, American Bio-Tech has been in business for nearly 50 years, and they serve the entire state of Connecticut. In addition to providing animal control services, they also install chimney caps and offer other preventative measures to keep wildlife from entering your house or commercial property. Follow them on Facebook for more tips!