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Attic pest problems

Attics are warm, quiet and easy to reach from the trees. Here’s what moves in, and how to keep it out.

1 cited source

Louvered gable vent seen from inside a wooden attic with stored trunks and boxes

What lives in Atlanta attics

  • Roof rats and mice, which come in from limbs and roof gaps (see attic rodents).
  • Paper wasps in gable vents and soffits.
  • Squirrels and other wildlife (Georgia DNR nuisance wildlife rules apply).
  • Carpenter ants in roof-leak-damaged wood.

Twice-a-year attic check

Look for droppings, gnawed wires, disturbed insulation, daylight around vents, damp sheathing and wasp nests. Use a flashlight from the hatch if you can’t safely walk the attic.

Sources

  1. Georgia DNR Law Enforcement — Special Permits (Nuisance Wildlife)

Sources reviewed November 2026. Regulations change; confirm with the issuing agency.

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Want a professional to take a look?

Call and describe what you’re seeing and where. We’ll talk through the likely pest and whether an inspection makes sense.

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  • Have photos of the pest or damage ready if you can
  • Note where and when you’ve seen activity
  • Mention your neighborhood or ZIP code
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