When the summer heat recedes and fall weather starts setting in, small animals and pests look for warm places to spend the cool season. Your home provides a lot of tempting opportunities toward this endeavor. To safeguard your house against these unwanted guests, take preventative animal control measures with tips from the team at American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services, based in New Milford, CT, and servicing the entire state since 1971. 

3 Preventative Animal Control Steps to Take 

1. Reinforce Your Attic

Holes and openings around easements and roof overhangs tend to create highly desirable roosting spots for squirrels and rodents that seek warmth in your attic. Head up during the day to inspect for any areas where light may be shining through cracks or openings. Even small areas without coverage should be sealed, so if you notice apertures, fix them before the end of the season.

2. Cap Off Your Chimney

Chimneys tend to provide a quick and easy place to build a nest—which may seem endearing until you have to deal with families of birds living there and even entering your home. Cap your chimney to not only keep animals out but to also prevent excessive moisture from entering your home and causing water damage.  

3. Clean Up Around Your Home

Take time to clean up the area around your home before the cool weather and snow kick in. Dead branches, piles of wood, or other organic debris are hotbeds for small rodents and bugs that will most likely retreat into your home when temperatures drop. Clear away branches or yard clippings from your house to eliminate extra hiding places for unwanted pests.

If you still require animal control after taking preventative measures, the team at American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services will ethically remove any unwanted animals from your home. They also have the skills, knowledge, and resources to help keep them out. Call (860) 355-1231 to schedule an appointment today, and visit their website to view the services offered.