Common Pests That Inhabit Home Attics

Attics can be dark and insulated, providing perfect homes for various animal intruders.

Many homeowners use attics as storage space and often don’t visit very often. Attics can be dark and insulated, providing perfect homes for various animal intruders. Pests like rodents and arachnids such as spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites find attics safe enough to make their nests and reproduce. Advanced infestations can wreak havoc on the home or spread diseases.

Here’s an overview of the most common pests in home attics.

Termites

Termites are one of the hungriest home pests. If a termite infestation goes untreated, it can cause severe damage to a home. These pests feed on wood, boxes, and anything they can access. The biggest issue with a termite infestation is that it isn’t immediately visible, requiring a professional inspection. Common signs of termite presence include holes in wood, furniture, boxes, or bulges in walls or paint.

Mice

In winter, keeping an eye out for mice nests in the attic is vital. They’re one of the most common pests during winter. Mice love dark, secluded home areas and often nest in attics or basements. These rodents are hazardous in many ways, causing damage to property by chewing through walls and wires. Mice also put households at risk of food contamination and are known to spread salmonella.

Spiders

Spiders inhabit most homes and are usually beneficial to the household. They feed on crickets and flies and help eradicate other pests. In addition, spiders are common inhabitants of attics since their secluded atmosphere provides a secure place to create webs. While harmless to humans, excessive spiderwebs can become a nuisance and give the attic an unkempt look.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are the most common household invaders. Usually inhabiting kitchens and bathrooms, they also find their way to the attic via bags and boxes. Cockroach infestations can cause food contamination and spread bacteria. In addition, small, cluttered spaces, dirt, and food leftovers attract these pests.

Ants

Similar to spiders, ants are usually not a threat. However, if they appear in excess, it can signal an infestation. Ants often move through walls, which can lead to attic infestation. They’re attracted to sites that provide food, moisture, and protection.

Centipedes

Centipedes love dark, damp places, and attics make a perfect hiding spot for their nests. A centipede infestation usually isn’t high in numbers, but seeing a few of them can signal there are more in hiding. They’re more of a nuisance than a threat. Regardless, eliminating a centipede infestation is essential for preventing a larger one from occurring.

Call professional pest control today

Any stubborn infestation requires an efficient pest control intervention. Hire a professional exterminating service for a pest-free attic and ensure a healthy living space.

Kinder Safe Pest Solutions offers 17 years of experience in commercial and residential pest control serving Manatee and Sarasota counties. Call (941)254-2180 today!