After the removal of unwanted animals from your crawlspace, we repair damages and implement prevention techniques. Screening foundation vents, installing chimney caps and screens, and closing entry holes reduce the opportunity for future conflicts with other unwanted nuisance animals.
There are many issues with foundation vents in your Southern Maine home that can cause your home to be susceptible to animal issues. Problems may include a poor fit against the siding, poor quality vents, or poor installation. We will install a vent that finds a balance between allowing your foundation vent to circulate air and being strong enough to keep critters away.
What animals get into your foundation in Southern Maine?
You may be wondering why animals love your basement or crawlspace. In the wild, animals like raccoons, mice, and opossums like to be covered by trees, pipes, or anything that feels safe to them. Your Southern Maine basement vents or crawlspace are a great place to get in!
Raccoons In The Crawlspace
When raccoons make their way into your crawlspace, it's usually because they are looking for a cozy spot to have their babies. This is important to know because if you trap baby raccoons inside your crawlspace and lock the mother out, you will create even more damage to your home. Raccoons have a lot of dexterity—couple that with a mother raccoon's will to get her babies back, and you have a recipe for a damaged vent.
Mice In The Crawlspace
Mice in the crawlspace are a common problem in Southern Maine. They can cause more problems than leaving their droppings around. Mice chew–a lot. If you have anything stored in your crawlspace, they will certainly find it.
Worse than your holiday decor, however, is your electrical wiring. Mice are known for chewing wires, which can be a fire hazard. It's important to keep mice out of your crawlspace to avoid this highly dangerous problem.
Opossums In The Crawlspace
If there is an opossum in your crawlspace, it likely won't be there for too long. Opossums are always on the move. However, it is important to keep them from entering your crawlspace in the first place. While their visit may be shorter, they still leave plenty of mess behind. They may also chew your insulation or wiring while they're at it. Keeping them out is the best way to prevent unexpected home damage.
Keeping wildlife out of your Southern Maine crawlspace is part of maintaining a healthy home. Call Critter Control of Southern Maine today for more information on solving all your animal problems. 207.405.2606