For more advanced info read opossums in the attic guide.
How to get rid of animals from attic.
Inspect the exterior of your home.
Scampering noises and missing insulation near the eaves are signs of squirrels.
A thorough inspection of the outside of the building and the inside of the attic should give you an indication of where they are entering.
Because they need water daily they tend to nest.
Tips for removing animals commonly found in your attic rats and mice.
Locate the entry points.
Look for any holes in the roofing or between the roof and the siding or brick.
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Yes snakes actually do sometimes live in attics.
Once you are sure all animals have left seal the remaining hole and start cleaning up.
You can also install a one way trap so that once an animal leaves the attic it cannot get back in again.
When possible exclusion tends to be easier since you don t have to directly handle the animal.
Not too hard with possums.
If you want to know how to get rid of animals in the attic this is the correct method trapping removal and sealing of entry points.
Roof rats aka black rats often build nests in attics.
However it s almost impossible for a homeowner to successfully remove a large infestation of rodents or bats.
Live trapping is the most humane and effective way to remove animals.
Fix holes in your roof.
I bought more than a dozen havahart 1079 traps in my first year of business and all but one of them are still in use today.
To use this method seal up all entrances to the attic except the main one and cover it with a one way door.