When dealing with a critter or rodent in a home the objective is to evict and seal/exclude. A key point of that objective involves locating entry points to exclude. Homes offer critters plenty of nooks and crannies to tuck into. Luckily there are signs to look for when identifying entry/exit points.
In most cases when wildlife enters a property they squeeze through tights spaces that are just large enough for them to enter. Common areas include vents, soffit returns, facia cavities, missing/dysfunctional chimney caps and the base around protrusions from the roof. As the critter creates a habit of entering and exiting the cavity they leave behind signs of their presence.
Aside from fur being caught or rubbed on the areas the critters are squeezing through stains are also present. Wildlife ranging from raccoons to bats & rats produce oil and grease that can remain on their coats. As critters habitually travel and squeeze into the cavities around a home a buildup of grease and dirt occurs. The buildup manifests as dark stains. The dark staining indicates high traffic in and out of that cavity.
To effectively exclude wildlife from a property location of entry/exit points is essential. Critters are creatures of habit and will routinely travel a familiar path. On their travels they leave behind signs of their presence. Black stains begin to form as grease, oil and dirt shmear off their coats and paws when entering and exiting. These stain marks are helpful indicators in locating critter entry points. For more information on excluding a property from wildlife contact the professionals at Critter Evictors!