ATLANTA, GA, February 22, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The arrival of winter means more wild animals trying to take shelter in Atlanta homes. Beyond the obvious risk of an animal encounter is the less obvious damage to insulation that Atlanta wildlife pests can cause. Atlanta wildlife control company North Fulton Pest Solutions reminds homeowners that wildlife damage to insulation can reduce insulation's efficiency and possibly lead to health problems due to the transmission of various zoonotic (diseases transferred from animals to humans) diseases.
Animals like squirrels, rats, mice, raccoons and bats like the safety that attics offer. They tear up insulation to build nests and produce harmful bodily waste that contaminates insulation and can cause it to mold, rot or even foster parasites.
Torn insulation cannot retain heat properly, which can result in higher energy costs, while insulation contaminated by urine and feces is a serious concern for personal health. Animal contaminated insulation circulates harmful pollutants in addition to reducing the efficiency of the insulation. Wildlife may also bring with them a host of parasites, such as fleas, ticks and bedbugs, which can reproduce in the warm insulation.
"Intruding wildlife can cause considerable damage before the homeowner ever realizes what's happening," explains Blake Edwards, Director of Business Development for Atlanta pest control company North Fulton Pest Solutions. "It is essential to pay attention to the signs of wildlife in your home, such as strange smells or noises, and call a professional as soon as you suspect that there is a problem."
The only course of action with insulation destroyed by Atlanta wildlife pests is to have it professionally removed and replaced after the pests have been removed and excluded. Atlanta wildlife removal company North Fulton Pest Solutions offers pest removal and exclusion, as well as insulation removal and replacement, to metro Atlanta homeowners. In addition to the removal of contaminated insulation and the installation of new insulation, North Fulton Pest Solutions also offers services to disinfect contaminated areas before new insulation is installed.
To learn more about Atlanta rodent control, wildlife control in Atlanta or the damage wildlife can cause to insulation, please visit North Fulton Pest Solutions online at http://www.northfultonexterminating.com.
About North Fulton Pest Solutions:
Founded in 1970, North Fulton Pest Solutions is a family owned and operated pest control company in Atlanta, GA. With an A+ rating and zero complaints with the Better Business Bureau, North Fulton Pest Solutions is Atlanta's most trusted source for pest control, termite treatments, mosquito control, and wildlife removal.
For more information, please visit http://www.northfultonexterminating.com.
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