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Common Nuisance Animals that Damage Retail & Office Buildings
Rodents (Rats & Mice)
Rodents can quickly turn a business into a liability.
- Chew through electrical wiring, increasing fire hazards
- Gnaw on office furniture, walls, and flooring, causing costly repairs
- Contaminate food storage and breakrooms with droppings and urine
Squirrels
Squirrels are agile invaders that cause damage behind the scenes.
- Nest in ceilings and walls, causing insulation damage
- Chew on phone and network cables, disrupting business operations
- Scratch and damage interior walls while moving through office spaces
Raccoons
These intelligent foragers can severely damage building infrastructure.
- Tear into office roofs, soffits, or vents to gain entry
- Damage insulation, air ducts, and wiring when nesting in ceilings
- Knock over trash bins and scatter waste outside office buildings
Bats
Bats in commercial properties create serious sanitation and health concerns.
- Roost in office ceilings or attics, leading to guano buildup
- Leave urine stains on walls and ceilings, creating strong odors
- Carry diseases such as rabies, posing health risks to employees
Opossums
Often overlooked, opossums can cause hidden damage indoors.
- Hide in storage rooms or basements, contaminating the area with droppings
- Knock over supplies, damaging stored inventory
- Tear into walls or insulation while searching for nesting spots
Skunks
Skunks make a big impact with their odor and digging habits.
- Burrow under office buildings, leading to foundation damage
- Spray in crawl spaces or near HVAC systems, causing strong odors indoors
- Dig through landscaping, damaging outdoor aesthetics of retail spaces
Snakes
Snakes often follow prey and sneak into tight commercial spaces.
- Enter office buildings through vents or small cracks in search of food
- Hide in storage rooms or near electrical panels, creating safety concerns
- Shed skins in indoor spaces, alarming employees and customers
Carpenter Ants
These quiet destroyers weaken structural elements from the inside out.
- Tunnel through wooden office structures, weakening supports
- Damage desks, shelving, and display cases in retail spaces
- Leave sawdust-like frass, indicating an active infestation
Birds (Pigeons, Starlings, and Seagulls)
Birds cause both visible mess and unseen damage.
- Nest in building ledges, signs, and rooftop areas, causing droppings buildup
- Damage air conditioning units and ventilation systems with nesting materials
- Create unsanitary conditions on sidewalks and entryways with droppings
