Do You Have An Infestation In Your Attic?

 

There's a lot more going on in attics than just your storage. Sometimes, especially during the summertime, attics could get infested with some creepy crawlers. As long as they can find food and water, they'll stay put until you come looking for them. If your attic is home to these critters or has been invaded by any other pests, you'll be able to tell from these crucial signs!

Obvious Markings

Some of the things you should look for if you think your attic may be infested are droppings and signs of their presence, such as webs in corners and holes chewed through wood beams. It is essential to clean up these messes and seal any gaps they could potentially be getting through.

Strange Smells

When it's summertime, and the attic is hot and humid, these pests can multiply quickly if left unchecked. You'll know you have an infestation if you start to smell a musty scent coming from up there. It could take a while to notice, so it won't hurt just to do some routine checks this season, just in case.

 

How To Keep Them Out

Seal off all possible entrances into the house using weather stripping or expanding foam sealant for gaps around doors and windows. If it is difficult to access these areas, try spraying pest-killing chemicals. Of course, it's also always a good idea to contact the professionals at the first sign of an infestation. We here at Greenpro Cleaning and Restoration are more than happy to help!

We can guide you through the many problems associated with attics and crawl spaces on Long Island. Our free inspection will involve a thorough examination of your attic, both inside and out. We will explain the causes of your problems, what can be done to correct them permanently, and provide you with a written estimate. Our goal is to solve your specific issue in the most cost-effective, non-intrusive way possible.

What Do I Do Now?

Don't let these critters make themselves comfortable! If your crawlspace is overrun with bugs and rodents, contact GreenPro Cleaning and Restoration. We can help you get your crawlspace in tip-top shape in no time.

4 Common Problems to Find in Your Attic

For most homeowners, the attic is just a dark, creepy place to keep the stuff that you will probably never use again. It is nothing more than an afterthought... until there is a problem that is. For something that receives so little attention, attics have the potential to open the door to a lot of issues in the home.

Here are four of the most common problems you might run into in your attic:

1. Mold Growth

If you think back to your middle school science class, you will remember that warm air rises. You will also recall that warm air holds more moisture than cold air does. The warm, moist air in your home generated from cooking, showering, and even breathing rises to your attic, where it invites mold to grow. Mold can cause structural damage to your home and even affect the health of your family.

2. Animal Infestation

The question often isn't “are there pests in my attic?”, it's “what kind of pests are in my attic?”. It is not uncommon for a variety of critters to infest your living space and make it their own. Some animals commonly found in residential attics include squirrels, raccoons, mice, rats, bats, birds, and bugs.

3. Poor Insulation

The attic is one of the primary sources of heat loss during the winter months. Warm air rises to the top of your home, and if it isn't properly insulated, all that money you spend on heating is going right out the window – err, roof.

4. Insufficient Ventilation

If you don't have a source of ventilation in your attic, you are doing a disservice to your home and family. A well-ventilated attic can eliminate excess moisture to prevent mold, keep your cooling costs down during the summer by removing hot air, and improve your indoor air quality.

Are you experiencing any of these problems in your Long Island home? Call the attic cleaning experts at GreenPro Cleaning &Restoration! Whether you have mold, pests, extra junk, or anything else you need to get rid of, we can do it in a quick, safe, environmentally-friendly manner. We serve all of Nassau County and Suffolk County, give us a call today at (631) 940-8100.