Many homeowners neglect gutter maintenance. Since they think that leaves and gutters do not cause many problems. The debris itself may not cause many problems, however, you do have to deal with the buildup causing blockages or standing water. In this way, some animals will believe that your gutters are the ideal place to build their home.
Here we are going to tell you which are the most common animals that people can find in their gutters. To keep these animals away, you must keep your gutters clean.
1. Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes thrive in standing water, usually during the warm spring and summer months. If your gutters have drainage problems, you likely have a culture of mosquitoes.
Some bites are not dangerous, mosquitoes can carry viruses such as Zika and West Nile Virus, making them dangerous pests if they live in gutters.
2. Birds
Bird sounds are very pleasant, but you may not want to be so welcoming to birds that create nests inside your gutters. If your gutters are full of needles, leaves and sticks, birds may find a perfect place to make a home for their babies.
3. Rodents
Like birds, rodents also make their nests in rubble. But you should keep in mind that squirrels, chipmunks and mice are more dangerous because they look for a way to get inside your home, generally in the colder months.
4. Bees And Wasps
Finding biting insects on your property can ruin your day. Bees and wasps may choose gutters to create their nests because the gutters are high off the ground and relatively safe. While stings are a risk in these nests, the weight of the hives is also a risk, as it could knock down the gutters or even compromise the roof.
5. Ants And Termites
Debris provides shelter for ants and once they are inside it is a challenge to get rid of them. Carpenter ants and termites are also likely to enter homes through gutters. These pests like wood and it is difficult to know they are there until you start to notice damage to the wood around the gutters.
6. Snakes
Snakes are one of the most dangerous pests you can find living in your gutters. They may climb the gutter downspout or enter the gutter from a nearby tree.
Like mosquitoes, snakes can find everything they need in a gutter, a humid environment, heat, shade and easy access to food. Smaller pests can also attract snakes.
If you have any of these bugs consider proper maintenance and seek help from pest control and removal experts.
