While nuisance wildlife might just seem like an annoyance, it is important to realize how many problems these critters can cause. Some of these problems happen as soon as an infestation occurs, and other, more serious problems may take longer to develop. There are two main problems caused by nuisance wildlife, and these are health issues and damage issues.

The first, most serious issue is the number of health problems that nuisance wildlife can cause. Birds and bats carry histoplasmosis, salmonella, and dozens of various bacteria and viruses that can seriously harm you or your family. Rats and mice carry the often fatal rat-bite fever and hantavirus, as well as many other potentially harmful diseases they spread. Raccoons, opossums, and skunks are well known for their ability to carry rabies, leptospirosis, raccoon roundworm, and many other dangerous maladies. Even squirrels and other critters can carry many of the aforementioned diseases, as well as many others unique to each species. It is important to realize that the longer the nuisance animal is in your home or on your property, the more likely you, your family, or your pets will contract one of these harmful diseases.

Another important aspect about diseases is to note that you can get these diseases in a wide variety of different ways. While bites certainly spread disease, these critters leave their urine and feces all over places, and these are often loaded with viruses and bacteria. Finally, even saliva and hair that is deposited can be enough to spread illness and diseases to your family. These health risks are very serious and should be taken care of as soon as possible.

As if the health risks associated with nuisance wildlife were not enough, the damage these critters can cause simply compounds the problems. While small in stature, rats, mice, and squirrels cause insane amounts of damage. If there is not an easy entry point, these rodents will chew their own entry hole into a home. Once inside, these critters go crazy. They tear up insulation, chew on wires, and gnaw through structural lumber. The chewing of wires can even cause serious fire risks! Bats and birds love to roost in attics, and they leave their droppings all over insulation, destroying its insulative properties that save you money with energy efficiency. Raccoons and opossums often make attics and other areas their nesting areas for their young, and they often tear up and smash down insulation, ruining its insulative properties as well. Skunks love to burrow alongside homes and buildings, which can contribute to structural weakening, eventually leading to collapse. As can be seen, virtually every nuisance animal found in Wyoming causes serious amounts of damage to homes. Many of these damages can occur right away, and many more can cause cumulative damage that leads to a serious final problem. As you can see, removing wildlife is absolutely critical, and the sooner it is done, the better.