What to do when a wild animal gets in the house?
If you think that you might have a critter in the attic, the best thing to do is try to identify what the animal might be and how it has entered your home. If you can find the entrance, the best thing to do is wait for the animal to leave and block off the hole. If this is not a possibility, there are companies that are available that will remove the animal for you. Look in the yellow pages under animal removal services or call the local sheriff’s department for information on nuisance wildlife control organizations near you. The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife does not serve as a removal service. There are many kinds of animals that could make your home theirs. Animals enter homes for a few reasons: food, warmth or a place to have their young. Raccoons and squirrels are probably the most common invaders due to their ability to climb. The signs that these animals are in your home are usually pretty obvious. Raccoons are large animals and need a good size
