Common Critters That Hide in Gutters & How To Keep Them Out

Rodents, birds, and creepy crawlers are notorious for taking up residence where you least expect them, including in your gutters.

With spring just around the corner, you’ll likely start to see more animals and insects around your house and yard. Frequent showers can cause clogged gutters and attract critters seeking shelter from storms.

If you find animals or insects in your gutters, you need to know how to get rid of them and keep them out.

Animals That Can Hide in Gutters

Many animals look for food and warmth in a gutter’s debris, including:

Birds are the most notorious gutter dwellers, as they love to make nests and hatch their offspring there. They also tend to get territorial or aggressive once they lay their eggs.

Tread carefully and kindly when you find animals in your gutters. If they need to be removed, contact animal control for your safety and the animal’s safety.

Insects That Can Infiltrate Gutters

Ants, roaches, mosquitos, and carpenter ants thrive in shady, moist areas, so it’s no surprise they love clogged gutters.

Other invaders common to the Central Florida region include:

You can buy bug control spray and do it yourself or call your trusted pest control to get rid of any pesky insects in your gutters.

How To Keep Pests Out of Your Gutters

Pests can be hazardous to your gutters and home. Many carry diseases, destroy building materials, and make a lot of noise.

To avoid springtime insect problems:

• Schedule professional gutter cleaning: Whether you have a pest issue or not, it’s a good idea to have your gutters professionally cleaned twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. Routine cleaning and inspection ensure your gutters operate as they should and that you can catch any problems before they become major issues.
• Install gutter guards: Good quality gutter guards can dramatically reduce your gutter maintenance needs and prevents many insects and animals from getting into your gutters in the first place.
• Trim your trees: Many animals use trees near your property to jump into the gutters. Keep overhanging branches pruned back from your roof.
• Keep your property clean: Garbage cans and composting bins are food sources for all types of critters. To keep them away, cover cans and bins and remove rotting vegetation if you have a garden.

Schedule Gutter Services With ALL PRO

For over 30 years, ALL PRO Seamless Rain Gutters has provided professional gutter services, including custom gutter installation, routine cleaning, gutter guard installation, and more.

We proudly serve homeowners and business owners in Brevard and Indian River counties. Our customers know they can depend on us for upfront pricing and 100% satisfaction guaranteed services.

Contact ALL PRO online, call our Brevard County office at (321) 768-6575, or call our Indian River office at (772) 581-0068 to request gutter cleaning and gutter guard installation today!