{"id":7782,"date":"2026-05-26T23:29:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T03:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.napshappen.com\/blog\/?page_id=7782"},"modified":"2026-05-26T23:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T03:34:35","slug":"realtor-wildlife-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.napshappen.com\/blog\/?page_id=7782","title":{"rendered":"REALTOR WILDLIFE CHECKLIST"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Pre-Close Wildlife Checklist – Realtor Version<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Wildlife Issues That Delay Closings in Gainesville\/Alachua County
Check these before inspection to avoid renegotiation<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Spanish Tile + Barrel Tile Gaps<\/strong>
    Roof rats slip under lifted tile or through uncapped barrel tile ends. Look for droppings on patio or in pool screen enclosures below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Soffit Returns & Gable Vents<\/strong>
    1940s-70s homes near Duckpond\/Historic District often have rotted soffits. 1\/4″ gap = rat entry. Bats need only 3\/8″.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Chewed Lead Vent Boots<\/strong>
    Roof rats target lead pipe flashings. Shiny fresh gnaw marks = active. Common cause of roof leaks + electrical fires.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Feces in Attic\/Garage<\/strong>
    Rat = rice-size, pointed. Bat = rice-size, crumbles to dust + stains stucco below exits. Both are insurance flags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Noise at Dusk\/Dawn<\/strong>
    Squirrels = daytime scratching. Rats = night. Bats = swarm at dusk from gable vents or ridge caps. Raccoons = heavy thuds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you find ANY of the above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Do not block holes \u2014 trapping animals inside causes ceiling damage + odor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Call a licensed wildlife operator before repairs. Bat maternity blackout: Apr 15 – Aug 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Get a written exclusion plan with warranty. Most Gainesville buyers now require this<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Note: <\/strong>This addendum is informational only. The home inspector does not perform wildlife removal and receives no compensation for this referral. Services are provided by a wildlife contol operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


      FL Wildlife Control License #52529<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Pre-Close Wildlife Checklist – Realtor Version 5 Wildlife Issues That Delay Closings in Gainesville\/Alachua CountyCheck these before inspection to avoid renegotiation If you find ANY of the above: Note: This addendum is informational only. The home inspector does not perform…
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