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Chatbrat
12-22-2015, 06:13 AM
Looks like we got a critter in our attic, The Admiral woke me and we both heard the sound of little feet over our heads.

Looking for recommendations for pest removal.

Thanks

TVMayor
12-22-2015, 07:31 AM
Had that problem at another house. I figured that the visitors would leave the hot Florida attic during the day to eat and drink so after finding the access point under and overhang I waited for the, what turned out to be 2 squirrel to go to lunch and I sealed the access hole.

Jima64
12-22-2015, 07:52 AM
hear it all the time and it might be a rat, only at night could be a squirrel, or is it the other way around. One is more active al the time than the other.

Chatbrat
12-22-2015, 08:20 AM
Just made contact with Tru Tech . Has anyone used them?

Shimpy
12-22-2015, 05:39 PM
I wish you better luck than I had many years ago in South Florida. My little feet turned out to be a Skunk. This type of skunk is sometimes called a Florida Civic cat and is much smaller than a reg. skunk and smells just as bad. I set a trap to catch it and did but he got out before I could remove it the next morning. He was smart enough to not get into the trap again so I needed to build a new trap that he didn't recognize. My new trap worked but when it went off he sprayed the attic and the whole house smelled of skunk. After removing him I went to the local grocery store and bought them out of air fresheners. I have no idea how he got in there or what he ate, but it was a terrible experience.

Chatbrat
12-23-2015, 01:47 PM
Looks like we got Flying squirrels. Entered thru the screening under the vent domes.

Chatbrat
12-25-2015, 06:36 AM
Another though after our critter invasion.

A real heads up for all the snow birds-make sure your house is critter proof. If your house gets invaded by a rat, squirrel , etc. in your attic, while your away, you will have a real problem when you get back.

Also , ask your home watch person to inspect the attic on a periodic basis.

CFrance
12-25-2015, 08:06 AM
In Michigan long, long ago, a chipmunk came in through a walkout-level window and took up residence under our teenage son's bed. Eventually the smell caused him to clean up his room. I do not recommend this method of room-cleaning encouragement.

Just a little off-topic Christmas Story...

TunaFish
12-26-2015, 03:23 PM
Can you post number for Tru Tech if that is who you used? Thanks

Sandtrap328
12-26-2015, 04:03 PM
Looks like we got Flying squirrels. Entered thru the screening under the vent domes.

Well, you posted on another thread that you always pack your heat! Set up a perimeter, walk your post, and blast the critters away! :boom:

CWGUY
12-26-2015, 04:10 PM
Well, you posted on another thread that you always pack your heat! Set up a perimeter, walk your post, and blast the critters away! :boom:


:1rotfl: Who goes there.... friend or foe? :icon_wink:

TunaFish
12-26-2015, 06:51 PM
Chatbrat, I sent you a PM.

Chi-Town
12-26-2015, 10:27 PM
Looks like we got Flying squirrels. Entered thru the screening under the vent domes.


Flying squirrel? What, no moose?