Spring means it’s time to get the animals out of your chimney.
Spring is coming! It’s that time of year when the world turns green again and animals come out of hiding for the winter. Unfortunately, the best place for them to come out may be your chimney.
Small animal outbreaks usually occur in the spring and summer. Because animals like squirrels, raccoons, opossums, and birds are always looking for new habitats and nests for their young. If not addressed quickly, animal infestations can cause significant damage to your chimney.
Here are some tips on how to tell if you have an animal outbreak. And what should you do about it?
What’s That Noise Coming From Your Chimney?
One of the first signs that you have insects in your chimney is the sound of animals moving around. Although the chimney owner is used to the occasional noise, if the noise gets louder, such as a constant scratching sound on the inside of the chimney, or even an occasional creaking sound, there is a chance that there is something in your chimney that you do not want.
The sound it makes will also let you know if an animal has become trapped or has intentionally made your chimney its home. The scratching and other sounds will be louder if the animals are trapped. And you will need to call animal control immediately to help you remove the animal, whether it is a cat, raccoon, opossum or other animal. It can get on the roof, mistake the chimney for a safe place and fall in.
If the noise is not very loud and only occurs at certain times of the day, you most likely have an animal that has decided that your chimney is the perfect shelter or the best place to give birth to babies. Periodically, they bring food and supplies to build a nest. While animals that enter your home voluntarily may not require immediate attention, it is still important to remove them as soon as possible to avoid damage to your home and chimney.
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