Squirrel Droppings In Attic

Be sure not to touch or even disturb squirrel feces in an attic.

Squirrel droppings in attic. It is often a good idea to clean it up with a full attic restoration. Sometimes the feces or urine can leak through the drywall and onto your ceiling. I have seen that many times. Of course squirrels always deficate and urinate in the attic.

Since squirrels are among the most common animals to take up residence in your attic you will want to know what their droppings look like. It is important that you replace infected wall insulation as vacuuming will not effectively remove any fecal matter left in the wall. This can cause odor problems a breeding ground for mold is host to potential pathogens and health risks and the odor can contain phermonones that attract other squirrels into the attic. Their waste looks and smells different than that of other animals and is typically 3 8 of an inch in length with a diameter of up to 8 millimeters.

Wear protective gear including rubber gloves plastic bags or booties over your shoes a face mask. Squirrel feces that have been left in your attic or home should be vacuumed out but you should use a filter vacuum if possible.