{"id":993,"date":"2022-10-31T08:12:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T08:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalcapturewildlifecontrol.com\/blog\/?p=993"},"modified":"2024-07-05T09:29:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T09:29:32","slug":"in-the-market-for-a-new-home-know-the-signs-of-a-pest-infestation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalcapturewildlifecontrol.com\/blog\/in-the-market-for-a-new-home-know-the-signs-of-a-pest-infestation\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Market for a New Home? Know the Signs of a Pest Infestation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The home-buying process can be very exciting, but with so much to do it can also be such a busy time that important aspects of the process like pest inspections fall by the wayside. Knowing the signs of infestation can ensure pest problems are addressed before they become problematic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Get a Wildlife Home Inspection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may be very familiar with a home inspection in terms of spotting potential structural and other issues with a home, but getting an inspection done by a professional wildlife expert is equally important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many species of wildlife can be dangerous to humans when they invade a property. Snakebites are common, but so are encounters with skunks, raccoons, and other pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeowners can become injured when pests defend their young or the territory they have claimed. As well, many animals can spread disease to humans and pets in a home, whether via animal waste or the carrying of ticks and fleas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A wildlife expert fully understands these dangers and knows which signs are most likely to indicate pest infestation, even the most seemingly insignificant. For example, insulation that has become saturated with animal urine and feces can lead to serious electrical issues and the development of mold if left unchecked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to a visual inspection, a wildlife expert can also listen for any sounds of wildlife that may be in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Obvious Signs of Infestation<\/h2>\n\n\n
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It\u2019s important to visit the home at least two or three times before shortlisting it for purchase. During the day of the official showing, any feces, mold spots, and other indicators of pest infestation will likely have been cleaned or shielded from view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arriving at a home unexpectedly can make the following signs easier to notice and help you decide whether or not the help of a wildlife expert<\/a> is needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n