An Ocala, Florida homeowner contacted Wildlife Works after discovering squirrel and rat activity in the home. An inspection revealed multiple vulnerable areas along the roofline, including damaged plumbing vent stacks, open eave returns, and ridge vents that could allow wildlife to enter.
Wildlife Works developed a comprehensive removal and exclusion plan that combined professional rodent trapping with custom structural repairs to help prevent future wildlife intrusion.
The exclusion work was completed in one day, followed by a five-day rodent trapping program.
Squirrels and rats are skilled climbers capable of accessing homes through surprisingly small openings along the roofline. Once inside, they can damage insulation, chew building materials, and contaminate attic spaces.
At this Ocala property, our technicians identified several areas requiring attention:
Because multiple areas were affected, simply trapping the animals would not provide a lasting solution. The homeowner needed a comprehensive exclusion strategy that addressed the structural openings while maintaining proper ventilation and weather protection.
Wildlife Works technicians developed a customized exclusion plan targeting the vulnerable areas identified during the inspection.
Eave Return Exclusion
Our team carefully sealed the openings along the home’s eave returns and installed custom-bent metal caps. These protective barriers were designed to fit the existing roofline while preventing squirrels and rats from using the openings to access the attic.
Plumbing Vent Stack Protection
The damaged plumbing vent stack flashing was sealed to help prevent water intrusion. Rodent-resistant caps were then installed to protect the vulnerable areas from future chewing and wildlife damage.
Ridge Vent Exclusion
The ridge vents were secured using commercial-grade, PVC-coated galvanized steel. This durable material provides a physical barrier against wildlife entry while accommodating the roof’s ventilation requirements.
Rodent Trapping
In addition to the structural exclusion work, Wildlife Works conducted a five-day rodent trapping program to address the existing rodent activity.
The combination of trapping and exclusion targeted both the animals already present and the openings that had allowed wildlife access.
Wildlife Works completed the structural exclusion work in just one day, securing the home’s eave returns, plumbing vent stacks, and ridge vents with durable, rodent-resistant materials.
The five-day trapping program addressed the existing rodent activity, while the custom exclusion repairs helped reduce the risk of squirrels and rats reentering through the identified openings.
By combining wildlife removal with preventative structural repairs, Wildlife Works provided the homeowner with a more comprehensive solution than trapping alone.
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