Apr 21, 2025
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Apr 21, 2025
Ever feel like your house is the neighborhood Airbnb… for raccoons?
One minute you’re binge-watching Netflix, the next—scratch-scratch-scratch from the attic. Spoiler: it’s not your kids. It’s wildlife throwing a full-blown house party you never approved.
Today, we’re diving into wildlife exclusion—aka, how to evict freeloaders before they redecorate your vents with acorns.
🛠️ What Is Wildlife Exclusion (and Why Should You Care)?
Wildlife exclusion isn’t pest control.
🐀 Pest control = calling the cops after the raccoon raids your fridge.
🚫 Exclusion = building a raccoon-proof fortress before the snacks go missing.
No poison. No traps. Just smart barriers that say:
“Not today, squirrels.”
But here’s the kicker...
Your house has secret animal doorways.
We’re talking:
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Dryer vents
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Chimneys
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Soffits
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Attic vents
Basically, every opening that isn’t your front door.
And critters? They’re Olympic-level squatters. 🥇
🧰 The Good, the Bad, and the Moldy: Choosing the Right Exclusion Products
Let’s talk gear. Because not all vent covers are created equal.
❌ The Flimsy Stuff
That cheap mesh from the hardware store?
It’s like locking your door with dental floss.
Raccoons laugh at this.
🧱 The Overkill
Industrial steel plates?
Sure—nothing’s getting in…
…but your house can’t breathe either.
Mold city. Population: you.
✅ The Goldilocks Zone
Enter: HY-GUARD EXCLUSION
It’s the perfect balance of toughness and breathability.
✔ Galvanized steel
✔ Precision mesh
✔ Vents that actually vent
Think of it as a bouncer with a PhD in airflow.
🏚️ Where Critters Crash (And How to Stop Them)
Let’s map the top 3 hotspots animals love to crash:
1. Chimneys
To raccoons, this is a penthouse suite.
2. Dryer Vents
Birds? They treat them like luxury nest hotels.
3. Soffits
Squirrels? More like squatters.
The Fix?
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Guards
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Screens
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Chimney caps
But a word of caution:
Never DIY this.
Wildlife laws are wilder than a possum in your pantry.
And climbing roofs? Leave it to the pros with better balance and liability insurance.