Animals In Gutters

All those moist leaves create a nice habitat for something to build a nest in.

Animals in gutters.

Here in the tampa bay area the 2013 python challenge has begun. Gutters are a beacon to pests for more than one reason. Not all of the living things are animals. Even if they fly under the radar gutters need to be a cleaning priority.

As far as we know burmese pythons haven t made it into any gutters but sometimes other animals including other. These gutters actually house wildlife. Also blocked gutters may lead to expensive roof repairs or unexpected water leaks. Animals in gutters often tear up fascia boards and shingles in an attempt to move indoors.

Central florida has an infestation of an invasive species of burmese python so hunters have been given special licenses and the promise of a 1 000 prize to find and humanely dispose of the creatures. Rats mice chipmunks squirrels and other little critters may be using your downspouts to reach your roof. The water is the perfect environment for bacteria and bugs to grow in. Some pests use building drainage areas as a place to store food and build nests.

Dirty gutters can have pest like mosquitoes laying eggs in any. Here are 10 strange things you might see in your gutter if you have been neglecting your gutter cleaning duties. Occasionally they get trapped inside. If the moisture and decaying organic matter in a clogged system isn t the primary draw then it s often the fact that gutters high above.

To stop the animals from going into your drain spouts a simple barrier and some. An animal stuck in the gutter can also cause problems.