Reasons to Call Pest Control Professionals Before Installing Insulation in Your Attic
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 12:00PM 
Installing good insulation in your attic is essential for maintaining indoor comfort and reducing your energy bills. If you suspect that you have rodents living in your attic, however, installing new insulation could be problematic. Here are a few reasons why you should call a pest control professional to inspect your attic before you install insulation:
Identify and Remove Pests
If you have rats or mice living in your attic, they’re sure to ruin your new insulation soon after it’s installed. To prevent this from happening, you must have pest control professionals trap the pests, remove them, and take exclusion measures to keep them from returning.
Remove Existing Insulation
The next step is to remove your attic’s existing insulation. However, professional insulation installers may not be willing to clear pest waste, and pest control professionals may not know how to remove insulation. You can save time and money by finding a company that offers both pest control and insulation removal services.
Sanitize the Attic Area
Hiring a pest control professional who also handles insulation is a great way to make sure your attic is completely clean before you install the new insulation. Without proper sanitation, unpleasant smells or even harmful diseases could linger in your attic for years.
Install New Insulation
Lastly, another big reason to hire a pest control and insulation expert is so you don’t have to worry about installing it yourself. Some kinds of insulation—particularly fiberglass insulation—can be harmful if you don’t know how to handle it properly. For the sake of your own safety and to ensure that the insulation is installed correctly, hire a professional.
Gopher Patrol of LA is one of a few companies to offer pest removal, insulation removal, sanitization, and insulation installation. If you have squirrels, rats, gophers, or other rodents anywhere else on your property, we can take care of them, too. Call us at (855) 460-0564 to speak with a representative or visit our website to learn more about our pest elimination and exclusion services.