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As the weather begins to cool down, you’re probably eager to gather around the fireplace with friends and family. Unfortunately, pests are no complement to hot cocoa and storytime. If there are animals taking shelter inside your chimney, you can’t enjoy your heating fixture in peace. Use the following guide to learn more about fireplace pest control problems and what you should do about them.

Common Chimney Pests

While birds and bats like to fly free, flitting from branches to gutters, they also need to find shelter during the coldest months of the year. As a result, they might make nests on the smoke shelf or hang inside the chimney. Like bats, raccoons can carry dangerous diseases like rabies, and they also may set up shop in your heating fixture. Some homeowners have even encountered squirrels inside their chimneys, as their nests block smoke from escaping the flue. Of course, these pests can also attract or harbor others, such as lice and fleas.

Signs of a Chimney Pest Problem

pest controlIf there are animals inside your chimney, you might notice your dog or cat being timid around the fireplace or refusing to come near it at all. You might also hear chittering or chirping noises from these small animals or hear their feet, wings, or claws moving around. You also might notice droppings on the wood or the sides of the fireplace—either by sight or smell. Some pests might even venture out of the chimney and into your home in search of food or water, in which case you might see footprints or the creatures themselves.

What You Can Do

If you encounter any of these warning signs, don’t take matters into your own hands. Instead, call a pest control company. Getting rid of these animals is not as simple as applying bug spray—you’ll need professionals to eliminate the problem without sending the pest into your home. Since many animals carry diseases and parasites, avoid any contact with them. Professional pest control companies have the tools to handle them without getting hurt or infected.

 

If you’re looking for a pest control service to clear out your chimney in or around Lewisburg, OH, turn to AllPest Pest Control & Wildlife Removal. They have nearly 35 years of experience handling a variety of animals and insects—from termites and bedbugs to raccoons and bats—and they release larger pests back into their natural habitats. To learn more about their humane practices, visit the website. Call (937) 884-5646 to schedule a pest control appointment today.

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