Squirrel Droppings In Attic

Sometimes the feces or urine can leak through the drywall and onto your ceiling.

Squirrel droppings in attic.

It is often a good idea to clean it up with a full attic restoration. Of course squirrels always deficate and urinate in 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. 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.

Squirrel feces that have been left in your attic or home should be vacuumed out but you should use a filter vacuum if possible. Pour plain water in a spray bottle and spray down the feces and let it soak for about 20 minutes. 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. I have seen that many times.

It is an overall cylindrical shape featuring round edges. It is important that you replace infected wall insulation as vacuuming will not effectively remove any fecal matter left in the wall.