Signs Attic Insulation May Need Replacement After Rodents

Rat or mouse activity does not automatically mean every inch of attic insulation must be replaced. The right scope depends on what can be seen in accessible areas: the amount and location of contamination, nesting, odors, moisture, physical damage, and whether the insulation can still perform its intended function. An inspection should separate active rodent […]

Does Attic Insulation Keep Rats and Mice Out?

Attic insulation is not a rodent barrier. Rats and mice can nest in, tunnel through, compress, or contaminate many common insulation materials. The part of a rodent-control plan that helps keep them out is rodent exclusion: finding accessible entry points and sealing them with materials suited to the opening. Insulation still matters after rodent activity. […]