These animal contortionists can easily fit through any unprotected ventilation holes in your roof eaves.
Animal proof attic vents.
Ridge guard is a system for guarding against animal entry at the roof ridge.
Raccoons squirrels birds mice and bats all use roof vents as a point of entry into attics.
They are able to detect the flow of air from the attic and recognize that warmth is waiting on the other side.
To help animal proof your home check roof vents for animal entry from time to time and make sure that they are in good shape.
Squirrels are definitely using the vents on either end and have free run of the attic.
Some of the vents frequently used by animals include.
On most houses gable vents are located within arm s reach of the roof edge.
What they didn t take into consideration was squirrels.
Because of this keeping them out can be difficult once they ve determined your vent is a good spot to get in.
Inspect the exterior of your home.
Larger animals will even bite and claw through weak spots in the exterior to create an entrance to the attic.
Raccoon proof vents stop raccoons getting in at vents roof vents are a favorite spot for raccoons to get into attics.
The designers of this home by creating a larger and open vent intended this vent to provide very good ventilation for the attic.
They are no obstacle for animals seeking entry into attics.
An average house has 2 or more gable vents depending on the size of the vents and the house.
Most animals enter attics through small holes or man made openings such as vents and chimney pipes.
Video a better explanation.
Vent covers from wildlife control supplies.
If not screened properly chimneys make suitable living quarters for raccoons and squirrels.
Roof vents are constructed of light weight aluminum or plastic.