As Florida’s population grows, rural and natural areas are converting to urban use, forcing wildlife to wander in search of food, water, and shelter. In residential neighborhoods, animals find things to eat such as pet food, fallen fruit, bird seed, compost, and trash. Once the animals realize they can get an easy meal on your property, they will look for a safe place to nest, birth, and raise their young.
If your home’s structure has weak points, the animals that make their way inside will quickly realize they have everything they need and rarely leave on their own. To decrease health risks and lessen the amount of damage caused by a squirrel, mice, rat, bat, or raccoon infestation, it is vital you contact Critter Control© of Tampa as soon as possible.
Prevent Animal Invasions
Homeowners who have faced animal infestations know first hand how difficult and costly they can be to get rid of, which is why it is important to prevent animals from entering your home in the first place.
Make your home and property less attractive to animals by:
- Cleaning up any accumulated seed around bird feeders or removing the bird feeders
- Bringing pet dishes inside at night
- Storing outside garbage in secure containers
- Cleaning grills and outdoor kitchen regularly
- Covering and securing compost piles
- Placing wire around gardens
- Picking up fallen fruit from the ground
- Stacking firewood two feet off the ground and away from your home and fence
- Removing debris, dead trees, and brush piles
- Cutting grass and trimming bushes
- Installing a fence around the entire property
Eliminate Entry Points
Animals are pros at finding ways to get inside your home. But, the professional wildlife technicians at Critter Control© of Tampa know how to detect and repair entry points to prevent animal infestations.
Potential entry points include:
- Deteriorated siding
- Holes and cracks in your home’s exterior
- Uncovered pipes, cables, and vents leading outside
- Damaged soffits, gutters, and fascia
- Loose roof tiles
- Holes in window and door screens
- Gaps underneath doors and around windows
Professional Service You Can Trust
Protect your home from unwanted animal intruders with Critter Control© of Tampa’s residential services. Whether you currently have an infestation or want to prevent nuisance wildlife from moving in, we can help. For a free estimate, give us a call or fill out a form online.
